Smart Crop is TimeBolt's automatic aspect ratio detection and cropping technology. It detects your screen resolution and automatically crops recordings to 16:9 widescreen (ideal for Keynote or PowerPoint without black bars), 1:1 square (perfect for Instagram and LinkedIn), or 9:16 vertical (for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts). All crops are centered and ready for upload with no manual resizing needed.

What resolution can TimeBolt record?

TimeBolt's Camera-Only Source feature captures video at native resolution up to 4K if your camera supports it. This works with built-in webcams, USB webcams, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras connected through capture cards like Elgato Cam Link. iPhones only support 1080p HDMI out.

Does TimeBolt Screen Recorder work offline?

Yes. Your recordings stay on your device and remain private. No internet is required, no cloud compression, and no time limits.

How is TimeBolt different from Loom?

TimeBolt records at native 4K resolution while Loom is limited to 720p. TimeBolt works completely offline with no watermark and unlimited duration, while Loom requires internet and has limitations on free accounts. TimeBolt also includes Smart Crop for automatic aspect ratio adjustment.

Can I record Keynote or PowerPoint without black bars?

Yes. Smart Crop automatically detects your screen resolution and crops to 16:9 widescreen, eliminating black bars and letterboxing when recording presentations on Mac.

What if my audio and video are out of sync?

TimeBolt includes a Sync Delay feature. If you're using a DSLR or USB mic with delay, you can add a custom sync offset to match your audio and video before you hit record.

Why is the screen recorder free?

Because the magic happens after you record: jump cuts, silence removal, filler word deletion, Turbo Mode, and export zero-fat video faster than you record. TimeBolt makes money from these advanced editing features powered by Waveform+ Cut Technology. Recording will always be free.

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1. Smart Crop™ For Perfect Framing

No more black bars or letterboxing. TimeBolt detects your screen resolution and automatically crops your recording to:

16:9 widescreen (ideal for recording Keynote or PowerPoint presentations without black bars on Mac)
1:1 square (perfect for Instagram and LinkedIn feeds)
9:16 vertical (for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

All crops are centered and ready for upload, no manual resizing needed.

2. Native 4K Camera Source

TimeBolt’s Camera-Only Source feature captures video at native resolution.

Built-in or USB webcams
DSLRs or mirrorless cameras connected through a capture card (like Elgato Cam Link)
Android to Windows using apps like DroidCam

Up to 4K if your camera supports it. (Unfortunately iPhones only support 1080 HDMI out)

3. Live Camera Switching

Switch the actual camera source while recording your screen and webcam live. You can choose overhead shots to demonstrate something, or multiple angle cameras to keep visuals interesting.

4. Toggle Between Full Screen & Thumbnail

Switch between full-screen and thumbnail cam while recording. Show your face when it matters. Shrink it when it doesn’t. You never stop the flow.

1. Smart Crop™ For Perfect Framing

No more black bars or letterboxing. TimeBolt detects your screen resolution and automatically crops your recording to:

16:9 widescreen (ideal for recording Keynote or PowerPoint presentations without black bars on Mac)
1:1 square (perfect for Instagram and LinkedIn feeds)
9:16 vertical (for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

All crops are centered and ready for upload, no manual resizing needed.

2. Native 4K Camera Source

TimeBolt’s Camera-Only Source feature captures video at native resolution.

Built-in or USB webcams
DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, or iPhone connected through a capture card (like Elgato Cam Link)
Android to Windows using apps like DroidCam

3. Live Camera Switching

Switch the actual camera source while recording your screen and webcam live.

4. Toggle Between Full Screen & Thumbnail

Switch between full-screen and thumbnail cam while recording. Show your face when it matters. Shrink it when it doesn’t. You never stop the flow.

5. HD OR QUICK (MAC)

Choose between HD quality or quick, smaller file sizes. Perfect for sending quick Banger video messages or high-res tutorials.

6. SYNC DELAY

Using a DSLR or USB mic with delay? Add a custom sync offset to match your audio and video before you hit record.

7. OFFLINE

Your recordings stay on your device, private. No internet required. No cloud compression or time limits.

5. HD OR QUICK (MAC)

Choose between HD quality or quick, smaller file sizes. Perfect for sending quick Banger video messages or high-res tutorials.

6. SYNC DELAY

Using a DSLR or USB mic with delay? Add a custom sync offset to match your audio and video before you hit record.

7. OFFLINE

Your recordings stay on your device, private. No internet required. No cloud compression or time limits.

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