Free 4k Screen Recorder with Smart Crop. No Watermark. No Limits.
Record professional videos in seconds. TimeBolt's free screen recorder automatically crops to perfect dimensions for YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. No manual editing needed.
Free 4k Screen Recorder with Smart Crop. No Watermark. No Limits.
Record professional videos in seconds. TimeBolt's free screen recorder automatically crops to perfect dimensions for YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. No manual editing needed.
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.Â
 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
WHY DID WE MAKE A WORLD-CLASS SCREEN RECORDER, FREE?Â
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. Powered By Waveform+™ Cut Technology.Â
QUESTIONS
Is TimeBolt Screen Recorder really free?
Yes. 100% free. No watermark, no time limit, and no surprise upgrade walls. We make money from advanced editing features. But recording will always be free.
What’s the difference between TimeBolt and OBS?
TimeBolt is made for speed and simplicity.
Smart Crop handles aspect ratio for you
Little setup required
OBS is powerful, but takes time to configure
If you want to get recording fast, TimeBolt wins.
Can I record my iPhone or external camera?
Yes. TimeBolt captures any camera connected to your computer in full resolution. That includes:
iPhone via Continuity Camera
DSLRs / mirrorless cams through HDMI capture cards
Any USB webcam
Do I need an account to use it?
No login or credit card required. Just download TimeBolt, open the app, and start recording.