Guardian Log | Audio & Video
Personal audio & video Record
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
Guardian Log is a professional recording tool for macOS that helps you capture and document important audio and video content on your Mac.
Guardian Log is a professional recording tool for macOS that helps you capture and document important audio and video content on your Mac.
KEY FEATURES
• Quick Recording Access
Start recordings instantly with customizable keyboard shortcuts (Control+Shift+1/2/3)
• Multiple Recording Modes
- Audio & Video: Capture both camera and microphone
- Video Only: Record video without audio
- Audio Only: Record audio conversations or notes
• Background Recording
Set maximum recording duration (5-60 minutes) to automatically stop recordings
• Organised Storage
All recordings are saved locally in an easy-to-access vault on your Mac
• Built-in Playback & Management
Review, organise, and manage your recordings with the integrated dashboard
• Privacy-Focused
- No cloud storage or uploads
- All data stays on your device
- Complete control over your recordings
IDEAL FOR
• Recording meetings and conferences for accurate note-taking
• Documenting interviews with proper consent
• Creating personal audio/video journals and logs
• Capturing important conversations (with all parties' knowledge)
• Recording lectures and educational content
• Creating voice memos and reminders
• Documenting customer service calls (with disclosure)
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Guardian Log is designed for legal, consensual recording purposes. Users are responsible for:
• Obtaining consent from all parties before recording
• Complying with local, state, and federal recording laws
• Understanding one-party vs two-party consent requirements
• Using recordings ethically and legally
Many jurisdictions require all parties to consent before recording. Always inform participants they are being recorded and obtain permission.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
• Requires macOS 14.0 or later
• Camera and microphone permissions required
• Recordings saved as .mov files
• Configurable storage location
• Native macOS design with menu bar access
STORAGE & ORGANIZATION
• Automatic file naming with timestamps
• Search and filter recordings
• Sort by date, name, or file size
• Quick access to recording location in Finder
• Easy export and sharing options
Your recordings are stored locally at:
~/Library/Application Support/GuardianLog/Vault
SYSTEM INDICATORS
macOS displays system-level indicators when recording:
• Green camera LED (for video recording)
• Menu bar recording indicator
These indicators cannot be disabled by any app - this is a macOS security feature.
Use Audio Only mode if you want to avoid camera indicators.
PRIVACY COMMITMENT
• No data collection or analytics
• No internet connection required
• No account registration needed
• All recordings remain on your device
• You control when to delete or share
Guardian Log respects your privacy by keeping everything local. We never access, transmit, or store your recordings.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
The developer, Adeel Khan, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Adeel Khan
- Size
- 620.2 KB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © AHK