Claquette

Claquette, developed by Peakstep, is a video utility designed specifically for Mac users. According to the vendor, this software offers a range of features including screen recording, cropping, trimming, converting, and video creation. It is positioned as a solution suitable for individuals, small businesses, and professionals who work extensively with videos on their Mac. The vendor claims that Claquette can be beneficial for various professions and industries such as video editors, content creators, social media managers, marketers, and educators.

Key Features

Record: According to the vendor, Claquette allows users to capture screen activities in lossless quality and record system audio for comprehensive video recordings.

Crop: Claquette provides a crop tool that enables users to easily cut out specific portions of their videos or GIFs by setting a crop rectangle, eliminating the need for complex video editing applications.

Trim: The vendor states that Claquette includes a "Trim" tool that enables users to remove unwanted footage at the beginning or end of their videos, allowing them to extract highlights or specific scenes without relying on external video editing software.

Visualize: Claquette can visualize mouse interactions like clicks and drags, which according to the vendor, can enhance the clarity and understanding of instructional videos or presentations.

System Audio Recording: According to the vendor, Claquette allows users to record system audio in addition to sound from their microphone, enabling them to capture any audio playing on their Mac for synchronized recordings.

Camera Overlay: Claquette supports using a webcam to record a video overlay, allowing users to connect their iPhone or iPad to their Mac and capture the screens of those devices. The vendor suggests that this feature is especially useful for creating tutorial videos, product demos, or vlogs.

Apple Silicon: According to the vendor, Claquette is fully optimized for both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs, providing a seamless experience on the latest Mac hardware.

Native: Claquette is exclusively built for the Mac and utilizes the latest macOS technologies. The vendor claims that the app provides a native Mac experience, incorporating features like Dark Mode, Force Touch, and the Touch Bar.

Tweakable Recorder: According to the vendor, Claquette offers different presets for recording based on specific needs, allowing users to optimize their recording settings for different types of content.

Optimize: Claquette provides tools to optimize animated GIFs and PNGs during export, according to the vendor. Users can achieve high visual quality while keeping the file sizes of GIFs and PNGs small, making it useful for creating engaging content for newsletters, social media posts, or websites.