QuikGIF - GIF Screen Recorder

Screen to GIF - No Watermark

Only for Mac

$1.99

Mac

Now with a built-in GIF viewer and MCP server for AI tools. Record any screen region as a GIF in seconds. Free forever — no watermarks, no time limits. Record any part of your screen as a GIF in seconds -- free, with no watermarks, no time limits, and no subscription. QuikGIF lives in your menubar, ready to capture with a single hotkey. Used by developers for bug reports, by writers for documentation, and by teams for async communication in Slack and GitHub. No dock icon. No complex setup. Just fast, lightweight GIF recording that stays out of your way until you need it. WHY QUIKGIF? - Instant access from the menubar -- always one click away - Global hotkeys for mouse-free recording control - Three capture modes: select a region, record full screen, or capture any window - Select any screen region, then resize or move before recording - Adjustable frame rate: 12, 24, 30, or 60 FPS - Show or hide the cursor in recordings - Loop count control: infinite, once, or three times - Pause and resume recordings mid-capture - Set a default save folder for one-click saves - Share GIFs instantly via the system share sheet - Native macOS notifications when your GIF is ready - Launch at Login so QuikGIF is always available - Powered by ScreenCaptureKit for crystal-clear output - Native Apple Silicon support for maximum performance - Zero recording time limits -- capture as long as you need - Built-in GIF viewer with frame scrubbing, speed control, and keyboard navigation - Lightweight and fast -- built with Swift 6 GIF VIEWER: - Open any GIF file directly in QuikGIF - Scrub through frames with the hover-activated timeline - Adjust playback speed on the fly - Step through frames with arrow keys - Available as an "Open With" option in Finder PERFECT FOR: - Creating quick tutorials and how-tos - Recording bug reports for development teams - Making product demos and walkthroughs - Sharing workflow tips with teammates - Capturing moments for social media and messaging - Documenting UI interactions and designs COMMAND LINE: - Install via Homebrew: brew install ringo380/tap/quikgif - Automate GIF recording from your terminal - Scriptable workflows with the .qgif scripting language AI INTEGRATION: - MCP server for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other AI editors - Automate screen recording from AI assistants - Install with one command: quikgif mcp-install ACCESSIBLE: - Full VoiceOver support - Reduce Motion and High Contrast compatible - Localized in 32 languages HOW IT WORKS: 1. Click the menubar icon or press your hotkey 2. Select the screen area you want to record 3. Resize or reposition the selection if needed 4. Record, pause, and stop when ready 5. Your GIF is copied to clipboard, saved to your folder, or shared instantly QuikGIF is built for speed. No bloated feature lists. No subscriptions. Just the fastest way to turn your screen into a shareable GIF. Learn more at quikgif.com

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What's new in 1.7.0: - Built-in GIF viewer: open and play GIF files with frame scrubbing, speed control, and keyboard shortcuts - MCP server for AI tool integration: automate GIF recording from Claude, Cursor, and other AI editors - Improved CLI tool installer with reliable Homebrew detection - One-click CLI updates when new versions are available Visit quikgif.com for more info.

Version 1.7.0

The developer, RYAN THOMAS ROBSON, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More

    • Supported Features

      • VoiceOver

      • Voice Control

      • Dark Interface

      • Differentiate Without Color Alone

      • Sufficient Contrast

      • Reduced Motion

    For more information, visit the developer’s accessibility website .

    Information

    • Seller
      • RYAN THOMAS ROBSON
    • Size
      • 1.7 MB
    • Category
      • Utilities
    • Compatibility
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Languages
      English and 31 more
      • English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © 2026 Ryan Thomas Robson
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.