Limelight is a native macOS app designed for creating clear coding tutorials and software demos. It combines a screen recorder with a live presentation overlay. Key features include:
- Auto-zoom into every click – the recorder automatically zooms in on clicks.
- Smooth cursor tracking – buttery smooth cursor movement.
- Keystroke display – shows keyboard shortcuts on screen.
- Cursor spotlight – a glowing highlight follows the mouse.
- Draw on screen – annotate live with freehand drawing.
- Region spotlight – dim everything except a selected area.
- On-screen text – type labels directly on screen.
- Built-in editor – trim, speed up, export to mp4 or 9:16.
- Fully offline – no uploads, no account required.
- One-time payment – $34 lifetime license, no subscription.
Use cases: online teaching, tutorial recording, product demos, remote meetings, live coding, design walkthroughs.
