SimpleScreenRecorder is great for basic recordings, but lacks zoom effects, cursor overlay, and webcam support, Screenix gives you professional results with automatic zooms, no post-processing needed
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Professional screen recording, simplified for Linux
Follow cursor, static region, or center lock with smooth transitions.
Snap your camera anywhere on the canvas, resize, and style it live.
Custom themes, adjustable size, hide on idle, and smooth sway.
Picture-in-picture with scale, corner radius, shadow, and background.
Change playback speed for the whole video or specific segments.
Slice segments on the timeline and tighten your recording instantly.
Local AI transcription with Whisper. Free, private, multi-language.
Up to 4K, 60fps. MP4, WebM, or GIF with quality control.
See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.
Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix
SimpleScreenRecorder records your screen as-is, no zooms, no highlights, no cursor effects, Screenix automatically tracks your cursor and creates smooth, professional zoom effects during recording so your audience always sees what matters
SimpleScreenRecorder has no webcam support, Screenix includes a camera overlay out of the box, perfect for tutorials, demos, and presentations where you want to show your face alongside the screen content
SimpleScreenRecorder is limited to X11, with only partial Wayland support via workarounds, Screenix is built for modern Linux desktops and works seamlessly on both X11 and Wayland without any extra configuration
Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.
Native Linux App
8GB RAM recommended
Works fully offline
Everything you need to know about Screenix and SimpleScreenRecorder