Record the iOS simulator, a live device, your full screen, or any app window. Add backgrounds, device frames, edit and export—all in one app.
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Record directly from the iOS simulator with cursor capture.
Connect your iPhone or iPad to record real hardware.
Record your full screen or any macOS window with full alpha support.
Trim clips, adjust speed, add zoom animations, and visualize taps.
Realistic bezels, shadows, and custom backgrounds.
Up to 3 tracks of customizable text overlays.
For recordings without cursor tracks add taps where the action occurs.
Export 1080p or 4K in HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, with alpha channel support.
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The free version includes all features—editing, backgrounds, 4K export, everything. The only limitation is a small watermark on exports. Remove it instantly by upgrading.
Matte requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. It's a native Swift app built specifically for Apple Silicon, so it runs fast and uses minimal resources.
Yes! Connect your iPhone or iPad via USB and Matte can record directly from it. Perfect for capturing Face ID animations, Dynamic Island, and other hardware-specific features.
Matte supports HEVC with alpha channel, so you can export videos with fully transparent backgrounds for compositing in other tools.
Yes. Lifetime purchases are covered by a 15-day refund policy. Monthly subscriptions are not refundable. If Matte isn't right for you, email within 15 days of your lifetime purchase and we'll help.
Email us at support@matte.app and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible. We're a small team and we actually read every message.
Yes! Export individual frames as PNG images, or copy them directly to your clipboard for quick pasting into presentations, docs, or design tools.
Yes! Every license can be activated on up to 3 Macs. Perfect if you work on a desktop and laptop, or have a home and office setup. You can deactivate a device anytime from the app settings.
Yes! We offer volume licensing for teams of 5 or more with discounts, centralized billing, and priority support. Check out the Teams option in our pricing section or email support@matte.app for a custom quote.
Yes! Lifetime means lifetime. You get every future update at no extra cost—new features, new device frames, performance improvements, everything. No renewal fees, no upgrade pricing, ever.
Yes! Matte can record any macOS window—not just the iOS simulator. Use it for Mac app demos, website recordings, or any desktop software. The same backgrounds, device frames, and editing features work for all window recordings.
Yes! Matte includes a full text layer system with up to 3 text tracks, custom animations, and in-canvas alignment guides. Perfect for adding titles, feature callouts, or step-by-step instructions to your demos.
Absolutely. Your license covers commercial use—freelance projects, agency work, client deliverables, whatever you need. The videos you create are yours to use however you want.
Most users create their first polished video in under 15 minutes. If you've ever edited video before, you'll feel at home immediately. If you haven't, Matte is designed to be approachable—no After Effects learning curve required.
Download free and see how fast you can go from recording to polished video.
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