Excalidraw-style whiteboard recorder

The Excalidraw screen recorder for clean whiteboard explainers

ExcaliRec is a browser recorder made for Excalidraw-style teaching, product explainers, and hand-drawn ideas. Draw, auto-zoom to the important strokes, add a webcam bubble, then download a private video from your browser.

Runs in your browser · No sign-up · Your video stays private

What the result feels like

Not just a screen capture. A focused whiteboard video.

The recorded view follows the action instead of leaving the whole canvas small and hard to read. Your output can include a clean background, rounded whiteboard frame, cursor focus, webcam bubble, and the aspect ratio you chose before recording.

ExportWebM video, ready to convert to MP4 if needed
WatermarkNo watermark in the current free version
PrivacyRecording happens locally in your browser
Best deviceDesktop Chrome or another modern desktop browser
Why ExcaliRec

Everything you need to record a clean explainer

A whiteboard, a recorder, and FocuSee-style motion — all in one browser tab.

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Automatic zoom

The camera follows your clicks and zooms in where the action is — that smooth, cinematic explainer feel.

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Webcam bubble

Add a round or square camera bubble so your audience sees you while you teach.

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Clean backgrounds

Drop your whiteboard onto a soft gradient with padding and rounded corners — instantly polished.

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Laser & annotation

Point with a laser or leave ink marks to guide attention while you talk.

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Slides & teleprompter

Organize your canvas into slides and read your script from a built-in teleprompter.

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100% private

Recording happens locally in your browser. Your video never uploads to a server.

Excalidraw recorder

Record an Excalidraw-style whiteboard — without screen capture

ExcaliRec has an Excalidraw-style canvas built right in, so you draw and record in one place. No need to screen-capture a separate Excalidraw tab, line up the window, or crop afterwards — the whiteboard is the recording.

Draw and record in a single tab
Auto-zoom on the strokes that matter
Export straight to MP4-ready WebM
No window framing or post-crop
ExcaliRec — whiteboard-native, in the browser, free
Best when your content is the drawing
FocuSee — records any screen, desktop app, paid
Best for app demos & full-screen capture
FocuSee alternative

A free FocuSee alternative for whiteboard videos

Love the auto-zoom motion of FocuSee but mostly explain things by drawing? ExcaliRec gives you a similar auto-zoom feel for whiteboard explainers, in your browser — for free. No download, no subscription to get started.

How it works

Record a whiteboard explainer in 4 steps

1

Pick a format

16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok, 3:4 for RedNote, and more.

2

Set the scene

Choose a background and turn on your webcam and mic — optional.

3

Hit record

Click to auto-zoom, draw, and talk through your idea.

4

Download

Stop recording and your video saves instantly to your device.

Made for

Anyone who explains by drawing

Educators & teachers Course creators Math & code tutorials Product explainers Startup founders Social clips Coaches & consultants
Recent updates

Built around whiteboard explainers, not generic screen recording

ExcaliRec keeps the recording workflow close to the drawing canvas: choose a ratio, record the whiteboard, and download without installing a desktop app.

Jun 2026Cleaner recording frame

The editor now shows a clear crop guide for your selected output ratio.

Jun 2026Camera bubble preview

You can position the camera bubble before recording so the final video is easier to frame.

Jun 2026Slides and teleprompter

Use multiple whiteboard slides and keep your talking points nearby while recording.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is ExcaliRec free?

Yes — record and download in your browser for free. No account required to get started.

How is ExcaliRec different from FocuSee?

FocuSee records any screen as a desktop app. ExcaliRec is whiteboard-native, runs in the browser — ideal when the drawing itself is your content, and it's free.

Can I record an Excalidraw whiteboard?

ExcaliRec uses an Excalidraw-style canvas built in, so you draw and record in one place without screen-capturing a separate tab.

Do I need to install anything?

No. ExcaliRec runs entirely in your browser and works on Chrome and other modern browsers.

Is my recording private?

Yes. Recording happens locally in your browser; your video never uploads to a server.

What aspect ratios and resolutions are supported?

16:9 (YouTube), 4:3, 3:4 (RedNote), 9:16 (TikTok) and 1:1 — up to 1080×1920.

Can I add my webcam and microphone?

Yes — turn on the camera bubble and pick a mic in settings, then record.

Guides

Learn more about recording whiteboards

Pricing

Free to start. Pro is a one-time upgrade.

Use the free recorder today. ExcaliRec Pro is for creators who want a cleaner paid workflow and direct support.

Free
$0
Everything you need to record today
  • ✓ Whiteboard recorder with auto-zoom
  • ✓ No watermark · no sign-up
  • ✓ Records locally · exports WebM
Open ExcaliRec
One-time
ExcaliRec Pro Lifetime
$9 one-time
For creators who record whiteboard videos often
  • ✓ Pro export and workflow features
  • ✓ Longer recordings and polished output controls
  • ✓ Save multiple boards
  • ✓ Priority product support
Contact support to upgrade

Payments will be processed through Creem after live account approval. Need help? Email support@excalirec.com.

Start your first whiteboard recording

Free, private, and runs in your browser. No sign-up needed.

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