macOS menu bar app

Capture screenshots, videos, and GIFs in seconds.

Tiny Clips is a lightweight capture tool for macOS that lets you select any region and save PNG screenshots, MP4 recordings, or animated GIFs with optional trimming and countdowns.

  • macOS 15+
  • Swift 5.9
  • Auto-updates with Sparkle

⚡ Lightweight app size: < 2.5 MB

Everything you need to capture and share

Screenshot Capture

Select any region and save crisp PNG screenshots in one flow.

Video Recording

Record to MP4 (H.264) with 24/30/60 fps options and optional audio inputs.

GIF Recording

Create animated GIFs with adjustable frame rate and max width for lightweight sharing.

Trim Before Save

Built-in trimmers for video and GIF let you cut the start/end before exporting.

Menu Bar Native

Lives in your menu bar with no Dock icon, ready when you need it.

Automatic Updates

Stay current with built-in Sparkle update support.

Configurable for your workflow

Tiny Clips includes practical settings for creators and developers: choose save location, copy captures to clipboard, reveal files in Finder, tweak formats, quality, frame rates, countdowns, and trimmer behavior.

  • Save destination: Choose any folder (Desktop by default).
  • Clipboard flow: Copy captures automatically after save.
  • Finder handoff: Reveal files immediately when export finishes.
  • Screenshot controls: Format, quality, and scaling options.
  • Video controls: 24/30/60 fps plus system and microphone audio toggles.
  • GIF controls: Tune frame rate and max width for lightweight sharing.
  • Editing flow: Open screenshot editor or trimmer after capture.
  • Countdowns: Optional timer before video and GIF recording starts.

See Tiny Clips in Action

Watch how easy it is to capture, trim, and share your screen content.