When I record the screen on a Mac, how can I show keyboard typing in the same image (as shown below)?
Is there particular screen recording software or settings that will do this?
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Sign up to join this communityWhen I record the screen on a Mac, how can I show keyboard typing in the same image (as shown below)?
Is there particular screen recording software or settings that will do this?
I also use Screenflow, but there are also a few standalone apps for that like Keycastr and Mouseposé.
You could try showing the on-screen keyboard:
This is obviously a very different aesthetic than shown the OP's screenshot, but if it meets your needs, here's how you do it:
I’m recording lots of tutorial videos / screencasts for my YouTube channel and was very unhappy with existing solutions for displaying keystrokes on macOS. So I’ve made my own keystroke app:
Download: https://ixeau.com/keystroke-pro/
Video: https://youtu.be/3koqaw99uKA (30 seconds)
Features:
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and ANSI
keyboard layoutsI believe this is a part of Screenflow, which costs $99, but does have a trial available.
OS X does have a limited ability to do this, but it only shows modifier keys, like Shift, Ctrl, Command, etc. If you're interested in that, it's in System Preferences > Universal Access, under the Keyboard tab. Turn sticky keys on, and then push "Display pressed keys on screen". I don't think that's what you want, but you can check that out as well.