Is there a screen recorder with auto zoom for Linux?

Yes. ScreenCursor is a Chrome extension that zooms in on every click, drag and keystroke while you record, and it runs wherever Google Chrome runs on Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Fedora, openSUSE and Arch. Every zoom stays editable, nothing is uploaded, and you pay once.

Is there a Screen Studio for Linux?

No. Screen Studio is made for macOS only. On Linux, ScreenCursor gives you the same kind of result: a zoom on every click, smooth cursor motion, backgrounds and a browser frame, without editing by hand. It works inside Chrome rather than as a desktop app.

Does ScreenCursor work on Wayland?

Yes. Recording a Chrome tab works the same on Wayland and X11, because Chrome captures the tab itself. When you share a window or the whole screen on Wayland, Chrome uses your desktop’s own screen-sharing window to ask which one, and the recording works the same after that.

Why does my Linux export say "Sound saved as Opus"?

Chrome on Linux cannot create AAC, the usual sound format in MP4 files, so ScreenCursor saves the sound as Opus instead. VLC, Chrome, Firefox and YouTube play it. If a program needs AAC, convert just the sound with ffmpeg: ffmpeg -i recording.mp4 -c:v copy -c:a aac recording-aac.mp4. The picture is copied untouched.

Can I record my computer’s sound on Linux?

When you share a Chrome tab, its sound is recorded. When you share a window or the whole screen, Chrome on Linux does not record the computer’s sound, only your microphone if it is on. So for a demo with sound from the page, share the tab.

Does it work in Chromium, Brave or Firefox?

We build and test ScreenCursor for Google Chrome, version 116 or newer. Chromium and Brave can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store, but we do not test them, so use Chrome if anything misbehaves. Firefox is not supported.

Can it zoom in on the terminal or VS Code?

It can record them if you share the window or the screen, but it can only see clicks inside Chrome tabs, so zooms do not place themselves in desktop apps. Add those zooms yourself in the editor: press Z where you want one, then right-click it, choose Zoom focus point and drag the box over the part that matters.

How much is ScreenCursor on Linux?

The same as everywhere: $49 once, no subscription. One license covers three computers, and they can be any mix of Linux, Windows and Mac.

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A screen recorder with auto zoom for Linux

Updated 24 October 2026

Short answer. Yes. ScreenCursor is a screen recorder with auto zoom that runs as a Chrome extension, so it works wherever Google Chrome runs on Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Fedora, openSUSE and Arch, on Wayland and X11. It zooms in on every click, drag and keystroke while you record, every zoom stays editable, and the MP4 never leaves your computer. On Linux the sound is saved as Opus, which VLC, Chrome, Firefox and YouTube play. It is a lifetime deal: you pay once, with no subscription.

Most of the well-known auto-zoom recorders are made for Mac or Windows and skip Linux. ScreenCursor doesn’t need a Linux build, because it runs inside Chrome. It is for anyone who shows software on a Linux machine: developers recording a demo of their app, open-source teams making tutorials, and consultants who set up web software for clients.

Same recording, with and without auto zoom

Before is a plain screen capture. After is what ScreenCursor made from it, with a zoom on each click, untouched by hand.

Before Plain capture

After ScreenCursor

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Will it work on my Linux?

	On Linux
Distributions	Any that runs Google Chrome: Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Fedora, openSUSE, Arch and others
Wayland and X11	Both. Sharing a tab works the same on each
Automatic zooms	On every click, drag and keystroke in a Chrome tab
Microphone	Yes
Sound from the page	Yes, when you share a tab. Not when you share the whole screen
Export	MP4 up to 1080p, no watermark, sound saved as Opus
Browser	Google Chrome 116 or newer

It is already used on Linux. A software agency’s team records narrated demos of its products on Ubuntu 22.04. Their first exports came out silent, because Chrome on Linux can’t create the usual AAC sound. That was fixed within days, in version 1.2.1, by saving the sound as Opus, and the team confirmed it works.

1. Install Google Chrome

ScreenCursor is built and tested for Google Chrome. If you don’t have it, get it from google.com/chrome:

Ubuntu, Debian and Mint: download the .deb package and open it, or install it with sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb.
Fedora and openSUSE: download the .rpm package.
Arch: install google-chrome from the AUR.

2. Add ScreenCursor to Chrome

After you buy, the email with your license key has the link to ScreenCursor on the Chrome Web Store. Open it in Chrome and click Add to Chrome.
Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar and pin ScreenCursor, so its icon is always there.
Enter your license key when ScreenCursor asks for it.

3. Record a Chrome tab

Open the page or web app you want to show, in its own tab.
Click the ScreenCursor icon. Turn on Microphone if you will talk through it.
Click Choose screen…, pick the tab, and click Share.
Do what you want to show. Click, then keep the mouse still for a moment.
To stop, click the ScreenCursor icon again.

Sharing a tab is the best choice on Linux. It works the same on Wayland and X11, it records the page’s sound, and nothing else on your desktop can appear in the video.

4. Check the zooms

The editor opens with a zoom already on every click, drag and keystroke. Play it through once. Select a zoom and press Delete to remove it, or press Z to add one at the playhead. To aim a zoom at exactly the right spot, right-click it, choose Zoom focus point and drag the box. Press S to split the clip and cut out mistakes; the zooms move with the cut.

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5. Export the MP4

Click Export 1080p and choose where to save it. The file has no watermark.

On Linux the editor says Sound saved as Opus. Chrome on Linux can’t create AAC, the usual MP4 sound format, so ScreenCursor uses Opus. VLC, Chrome, Firefox and YouTube all play it. If a program you use needs AAC, convert only the sound with ffmpeg; the picture is copied as it is:

ffmpeg -i recording.mp4 -c:v copy -c:a aac recording-aac.mp4

Recording the terminal, VS Code and other desktop apps

ScreenCursor can record a window or your whole screen, so a terminal or an editor can be in the video. But it can only see clicks inside Chrome tabs, so in desktop apps the zooms don’t place themselves. Add them in the editor: press Z where you want a zoom, then use Zoom focus point to aim it at the command or the line of code that matters.

On Wayland, sharing a window or the screen opens your desktop’s own screen-sharing window first, where you pick what to share. Chrome on Linux doesn’t record the computer’s sound this way, only your microphone.

What you give up

ScreenCursor runs in Chrome, not as a desktop app, so automatic zooms are for web pages and web apps. It has no share links: you get a file. And the editor keeps only your latest recording, so export each one before you record the next. For other Linux options, including free and open-source ones, see the Linux section of our best auto-zoom screen recorders roundup.

Common questions

Is there a screen recorder with auto zoom for Linux?: Yes. ScreenCursor is a Chrome extension that zooms in on every click, drag and keystroke while you record, and it runs wherever Google Chrome runs on Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Fedora, openSUSE and Arch. Every zoom stays editable, nothing is uploaded, and you pay once.
Is there a Screen Studio for Linux?: No. Screen Studio is made for macOS only. On Linux, ScreenCursor gives you the same kind of result: a zoom on every click, smooth cursor motion, backgrounds and a browser frame, without editing by hand. It works inside Chrome rather than as a desktop app.
Does ScreenCursor work on Wayland?: Yes. Recording a Chrome tab works the same on Wayland and X11, because Chrome captures the tab itself. When you share a window or the whole screen on Wayland, Chrome uses your desktop’s own screen-sharing window to ask which one, and the recording works the same after that.
Why does my Linux export say "Sound saved as Opus"?: Chrome on Linux cannot create AAC, the usual sound format in MP4 files, so ScreenCursor saves the sound as Opus instead. VLC, Chrome, Firefox and YouTube play it. If a program needs AAC, convert just the sound with ffmpeg: ffmpeg -i recording.mp4 -c:v copy -c:a aac recording-aac.mp4. The picture is copied untouched.
Can I record my computer’s sound on Linux?: When you share a Chrome tab, its sound is recorded. When you share a window or the whole screen, Chrome on Linux does not record the computer’s sound, only your microphone if it is on. So for a demo with sound from the page, share the tab.
Does it work in Chromium, Brave or Firefox?: We build and test ScreenCursor for Google Chrome, version 116 or newer. Chromium and Brave can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store, but we do not test them, so use Chrome if anything misbehaves. Firefox is not supported.
Can it zoom in on the terminal or VS Code?: It can record them if you share the window or the screen, but it can only see clicks inside Chrome tabs, so zooms do not place themselves in desktop apps. Add those zooms yourself in the editor: press Z where you want one, then right-click it, choose Zoom focus point and drag the box over the part that matters.
How much is ScreenCursor on Linux?: The same as everywhere: $49 once, no subscription. One license covers three computers, and they can be any mix of Linux, Windows and Mac.

ScreenCursor is $49 once, going to $79. Every click becomes a zoom, every zoom stays editable, and nothing ever leaves your computer. Linux, Windows and macOS, three computers, no account, no watermark, no subscription.

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