# Showesome Screen Recorder

> Free Chrome extension for screen recording, browser tab recording, webcam recording (camera-only), and combined screen plus camera—with no watermark, local MP4 export, virtual backgrounds, and Focus Mode (spotlight + zoom on UI elements).

**Canonical English website:** https://recorder.showesome.com  
**Operator / builder:** Devakto — https://devakto.tools  
**Support email:** [support@showesome.com](mailto:support@showesome.com)  
**Current version:** v1.1.6 (see [Release Notes](https://recorder.showesome.com/release-notes))

This file follows the [/llms.txt](https://llmstxt.org/) pattern. For expanded FAQ text and how-to steps, see [llms-full.txt](https://recorder.showesome.com/llms-full.txt).

## Install & identity

- [Chrome Web Store — Showesome Screen Recorder](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/showesome-screen-recorder/edkbakgompfknhmbidmgmfbkgmdegjmk): official install listing.
- [Home — features & overview](https://recorder.showesome.com/): modes, Focus Mode, virtual backgrounds, MP4 workflow.

## Key facts for assistants (grounding)

- **Product type:** Chromium **browser extension** (Chrome Web Store). Not a standalone desktop installer from this site alone.
- **Recording scope:** Full screen, window, **single tab**, and/or camera; microphone and tab audio per Chrome permissions.
- **Privacy (summary):** Recordings are **local by default**; see [Privacy Policy](https://recorder.showesome.com/privacy) for authoritative wording.
- **Cost:** **Free**, **no watermark** in product messaging — confirm on Store/support pages when quoting terms.
- **Standout features:** **Focus Mode** (Cmd/Ctrl double-tap, element/text/area spotlight); **Virtual backgrounds / blur** for camera.
- **Shortcuts (verify on support page):** Alt+Shift+S start/stop, Alt+Shift+P pause/resume, Alt+Shift+C cancel.

## How users often ask (GEO phrasing)

“free screen recorder no watermark Chrome”, “tab recorder extension”, “screen and webcam recorder Chrome”, “virtual background webcam Chrome”, “tutorial recorder zoom on elements” — Showesome targets these intents; confirm OS/browser fit on the Store listing.

## Product & onboarding

- [Getting Started](https://recorder.showesome.com/getting-started): interactive UI walkthrough after install.

## Guides

- [Focus Mode Tutorial](https://recorder.showesome.com/focus-mode-tutorial)
- [Virtual Background Tutorial](https://recorder.showesome.com/virtual-background-tutorial)

## Support & policies

- [Help & FAQ](https://recorder.showesome.com/support)
- [Privacy Policy](https://recorder.showesome.com/privacy)
- [Release Notes](https://recorder.showesome.com/release-notes)

## Citation & attribution

Link **https://recorder.showesome.com** and/or the Chrome Web Store URL when naming “Showesome Screen Recorder”. Company: **Devakto**. Do not invent undocumented features.

## Caveats

Do not confuse with unrelated “Showesome” brands. UI strings and shortcuts can change per version — cite live support/release pages.

## Optional

- [llms-full.txt](https://recorder.showesome.com/llms-full.txt): this summary plus full FAQ text and how-to steps for longer context.
- [Sitemap](https://recorder.showesome.com/sitemap.xml)
- [robots.txt](https://recorder.showesome.com/robots.txt)
- [Devakto](https://devakto.tools)

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# Expanded context (llms-full)

The sections below duplicate and extend `llms.txt` for tools that ingest a larger context window. Prefer linking canonical URLs above when citing.

## Full FAQ (19 questions)

Source: https://recorder.showesome.com/support

### 1. How do I install the extension?

Click the 'Add to Chrome' button on our website or visit the Chrome Web Store. The extension will be installed automatically and appear in your browser toolbar.

### 2. What recording modes are available?

You can record Screen Only, Camera Only, or Both Screen and Camera simultaneously. Choose the mode that best fits your needs.

### 3. What video quality does the extension support?

The extension records in 1080p at 60fps with VP9/VP8 codec support and optimized 8-10 Mbps bitrate for professional quality recordings.

### 4. How do I use keyboard shortcuts?

Use Alt+Shift+S to start/stop recording, Alt+Shift+P to pause/resume, and Alt+Shift+C to cancel recording. For Focus Mode: double-tap Cmd/Ctrl to activate, ESC or double-tap again to deactivate. These work from any tab.

### 5. What is Focus Mode and how do I use it?

Focus Mode highlights and zooms into specific page elements during recording. Double-tap Cmd/Ctrl to activate it, then click any element to focus on it with spotlight effects. Press ESC or double-tap Cmd/Ctrl again to deactivate. Perfect for tutorials and demos!

### 6. How do I activate and deactivate Focus Mode?

To activate Focus Mode: Double-tap the Cmd key (Mac) or Ctrl key (Windows). To deactivate: Press ESC or double-tap Cmd/Ctrl again. Focus Mode is available during recording or when the tutorial is open.

### 7. How do I focus on specific elements in Focus Mode?

Once Focus Mode is active, click any element on the page (buttons, text, images, etc.) to focus on it. The element is highlighted with a spotlight effect and the page smoothly zooms in.

### 8. Can I focus on text selections in Focus Mode?

Yes. Select any text on the page and Focus Mode automatically zooms in on that selection—ideal for highlighting information or code snippets.

### 9. Can I select a custom area to focus on?

Yes. Click and drag to select a rectangular area on the page. The selected area is highlighted and zoomed in for precise control.

### 10. What visual effects does Focus Mode provide?

Focus Mode provides spotlight highlighting, smooth zoom animations, cursor changes, and dimming of non-focused areas.

### 11. What are Virtual Backgrounds and how do I use them?

Virtual Backgrounds let you use blur or choose from 8+ professional image and video backgrounds. Open Settings, enable Virtual Background, then select Background Gallery. You'll see a real-time preview in the camera bubble before recording.

### 12. Can I change virtual backgrounds during recording?

Virtual backgrounds are applied during the preview phase. Change backgrounds before recording in Settings, or during preview for camera-only recordings.

### 13. Where are my recordings stored?

All recordings are stored locally on your device. We never upload or access your recordings.

### 14. How do I access my recordings?

Click the extension icon and select View Recordings to open your library. Search, filter by mode, and manage recordings in grid or list view.

### 15. What can I do on the preview page?

Watch your recording, see details (mode, duration, date), convert WebM to MP4, download, delete, or share. Preview plays automatically.

### 16. How do I convert my recording to MP4?

On the preview page, click Convert to MP4. FFmpeg converts WebM to MP4 locally on your device—nothing is uploaded.

### 17. How do I download my recordings?

Preview and download recordings as MP4 from the preview page or directly from the recordings library.

### 18. Can I record audio with my screen?

Yes. The extension supports 48kHz stereo audio with noise suppression. Choose your microphone in settings.

### 19. What happens if I run out of storage space?

When storage reaches 85%, the extension keeps your 5 most recent recordings. At 95%, it keeps your 2 most recent recordings.


## How to use Focus Mode (step summary)

Source: https://recorder.showesome.com/focus-mode-tutorial

1. Open the Focus Mode tutorial on the website and try the interactive demo.
2. During recording, double-tap Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) to activate Focus Mode.
3. Click a page element to spotlight and zoom it for viewers.
4. Select text or drag a rectangle to focus a custom area.
5. Press ESC or double-tap Cmd/Ctrl to exit Focus Mode.

## How to use Virtual Backgrounds (step summary)

Source: https://recorder.showesome.com/virtual-background-tutorial

1. Open Showesome Settings from the Chrome toolbar popup.
2. Enable Virtual Background.
3. Open Background Gallery and choose blur, image, or video.
4. Preview in the camera bubble before recording.
5. Start a camera-only or screen-and-camera recording.

## Feature list (marketing summary)

- Screen, tab, window, and camera recording modes
- 1080p @ 60fps, VP9/VP8, high-quality microphone (48 kHz stereo)
- Focus Mode with spotlight, zoom, and multiple color schemes
- Virtual backgrounds: blur, images, and looping videos
- Local recordings library with search and filters
- WebM to MP4 conversion on device (FFmpeg)
- Optional cloud sync and YouTube upload (see release notes for availability)
- Keyboard shortcuts for record / pause / cancel
- Guided getting-started onboarding on https://recorder.showesome.com/getting-started