What is Xvidcap?
Xvidcap is an open source screen recorder and video editor for Linux operating systems. Developed as a more lightweight alternative to commercial screen recording software, xvidcap aims to provide an easy-to-use screen capture utility for Linux users.
Some key features of xvidcap include:
- Capturing video of onscreen activity, allowing users to create software tutorials, product demos, and more
- Support for recording the entire screen, specific windows, or custom rectangular regions
- Basic video editing functionality to trim recordings
- Options to export recordings as AVI, MPEG, Ogg Theora, or animated GIF files
- A straightforward user interface with record, pause, and stop controls
- Free and open source software licensed under the GNU GPLv2
Although it lacks some advanced features like audio recording, annotation tools, and transitions compared to paid software like Camtasia, xvidcap provides a handy screen capture utility for Linux users at no cost. Its simple interface and exporting options make it easy for anyone to quickly record videos showcasing onscreen activity.
Camtasia, PicPick, QuickTime Player, OBS Studio, Kazam, FastStone Capture, ScreenRec, VokoscreenNG, SimpleScreenRecorder, CamStudio, ActivePresenter are some alternatives to Xvidcap.