- Current version
- 10.5.2
- Software maker
- Telestream
- Language support
- English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese
- License
- K'ed by TNT team
- macOS versions
- macOS 10.15 or later
- Processor type
- Apple Silicon, Intel 64-bit
| System | macOS 10.15 or later |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple Silicon, Intel 64-bit |
| Download | 95 MB |
| Earlier versions | 7 on record |
Start with the ability to capture camera video, microphone input, multichannel audio, and computer audio all at once. That kind of simultaneous recording is what makes ScreenFlow useful for tutorial makers and remote demo work. Here is what the current version 10.5.2 does, feature by feature.
What kind of recordings can I make with ScreenFlow?
You can record the screen, a connected iPad or iPhone, your camera, microphone, multichannel audio input, and system audio all in one session. This means you can build a finished video without stitching separate clips together later.
Does it handle Chroma Key exports reliably now?
Version 10.5.2 fixed exports with Chroma Key for certain screen recordings, so green-screen work exports correctly on macOS 15 and macOS 26.
Save time with these first-run preference changes
When you first open ScreenFlow, a few settings save time later. I go through these before I record anything, and I recommend the same approach.
Open the preferences panel and look at the recording options. You can set a keyboard shortcut to start and stop recording. Pick something you won't accidentally hit, but that's quick to reach. The default works for most people, but I change mine to something that sits under my left hand while I'm narrating.
Next, check the audio inputs. ScreenFlow can capture microphone input, multichannel audio input, and computer audio at the same time. If you're recording a tutorial, you want your voice on one track and system sounds on another. Set those sources before you record, not after. You can also enable camera video capture here if you plan to show your face in the corner of the screen.
The video recording area defaults to the full monitor. If you only need part of the screen, change that setting now. Recording a smaller area saves disk space and makes editing faster because there's less to trim. I usually set mine to a fixed rectangle that matches the window I'm demonstrating.
One more thing: check the destination folder for recordings. ScreenFlow saves to your Movies folder by default. If you have a fast external drive, point it there. That keeps your system drive from filling up during long recording sessions.
A typical tutorial recording from setup to export
Let me walk through how I use ScreenFlow for a typical tutorial recording. This is the kind of session the app was built for.
I start by setting up the recording area. I have a window open that I want to demonstrate — say, a spreadsheet in Numbers. I drag the recording rectangle to cover just that window, leaving the rest of my screen free for notes. I also turn on my camera and microphone in the recording panel. The app lets me see a preview of the camera feed before I start, which helps me check lighting and framing.
I press my recording shortcut. A three-second countdown appears, then recording begins. I talk through the steps, clicking through menus and entering data. While I record, I can see a small overlay showing recording duration and file size. I don't stop if I make a mistake — I just pause, take a breath, and repeat the sentence. I fix those sections in editing later.
When I finish, I press the same shortcut to stop. ScreenFlow automatically opens the recording in its editor. The timeline shows separate tracks: one for screen video, one for camera video, one for my microphone audio, and one for system audio. I can see exactly where I paused or stumbled by looking at the audio waveform.
I trim the dead space at the beginning and end first. Then I scan through the timeline and cut out the mistakes. I use the split tool to remove sections where I repeated myself, then drag the remaining clips together. The editor snaps clips to each other, so gaps don't appear.
Next, I add callouts. I highlight a cell in the spreadsheet by adding a rectangle annotation that fades in and out. I use a zoom effect on a section where I enter a formula — the editor lets me set the zoom speed and position. I add subtitles for one part where the audio is a little quiet, typing the text directly into a subtitle track.
I export the finished project as an MP4 file. The export dialog lets me choose resolution and quality. I pick 1080p at a medium bitrate for web uploads. The export takes a few minutes, then I have a file ready to share.
Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 10.15+
ScreenFlow runs on macOS 10.15 or later, and it supports both Intel 64-bit and Apple Silicon Macs. That means it works on everything from a 2019 MacBook Pro to the latest M4 models. I've used it on both architectures and it behaves the same way on each.
Recordings can get large depending on resolution and duration. A 10-minute 1080p recording with camera and audio tracks runs about 1 GB. Plan your storage accordingly.
The interface is available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese. You can switch languages in the system preferences without reinstalling the app.
ScreenFlow uses the built-in macOS screen recording APIs, so it respects your privacy settings. You'll see a permission prompt the first time you record. Grant it and you're set.
Version 10.5.2 fixes the crash on macOS 26.2 and later
This update came out on February 12, 2026, and it addresses three things that affect daily work.
First, it fixed a crash that happened on macOS 26.2 or later. If you've updated your Mac to that version, you need 10.5.2 to avoid the app closing unexpectedly during recording or editing. This was the main reason for the update.
Second, it fixed exports with Chroma Key for certain screen recordings. If you use green-screen effects in your videos — for example, replacing a solid background with another image — exports now work correctly on both macOS 15 and macOS 26. Earlier versions could produce garbled output in some cases.
Third, it fixed the manage button under licenses. In the previous version, clicking that button took you to a broken URL. Now it goes to the correct page. This only matters if you manage licenses, but it's good to have working buttons.
If you're looking for ScreenFlow for Mac, version 10.5.2 is the one to get. The fixes are minor but important for stability and export quality. A ScreenFlow Mac torrent or ScreenFlow Mac crack might offer older versions, but those won't have these fixes. The ScreenFlow torrent you find elsewhere might be version 10.5.1 or earlier, which lacks the macOS 26.2 crash fix and the Chroma Key export correction.
You can export finished projects as ProRes or MP4 files, which covers most delivery needs from archival quality to web uploads.
- Fixed a crash with macOS 26.2 or higher.
- Fixed exports with Chroma Key for certain screen recordings.
- Fixed the manage button under licenses going to a non-existent URL.
- macOS 10.15 or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel 64-bit
- Interface languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese
Installation steps
- Mount the disk image and run the Open Gatekeeper friendly command.
- Press Enter in Terminal to bypass Gatekeeper.
- Drag the app to the Applications folder.
- Open the app to start using it.
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