CyanFocus, a screen recorder for Windows, is aiming to make software demonstrations easier to follow without requiring hours in a video editor. According to the company's product page, dated 12 October 2026, the app captures a user's screen along with cursor position and clicks, then turns each click into a smooth zoom that keeps viewers oriented. It also says it automatically blurs sensitive information such as email addresses and API keys. The software is currently offered as a free beta for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
How automatic zooms work
Most screen recordings of software suffer from the same problem: the important button or menu is small, and viewers lose track of where the presenter is pointing. Creators typically fix this by adding zooms and pans by hand in an editor, often one keyframe at a time. CyanFocus takes a different approach by recording a second stream of data alongside the video. That stream logs where the cursor was, what shape it had and when the mouse was clicked.
According to CyanFocus, the workflow is designed to be simple:
- Record normally. Users do not need to mark moments or memorise hotkeys.
- Focus events appear. Each click becomes a block on a Focus track, centred on the point that was clicked.
- The frame glides. The view eases toward the click and then back out, so viewers can follow the action.
- Exceptions are fixed. Any block can be moved, resized or deleted. The company says most recordings need only a couple of changes.
This sits between two familiar categories of tools. Basic recorders capture flat video, while full editors can do almost anything but require more skill and time. CyanFocus is positioning itself in the middle, covering the adjustments that most screen recordings need.
Hiding private information
Recording a live screen carries an obvious risk, since emails, passwords, payment details and personal numbers can appear without the presenter noticing. CyanFocus says its software reads the text in a recording and flags anything that looks private. Emails, API keys, card numbers and phone numbers are flagged automatically, and users can also select any text in the preview or draw their own box to hide.
The company offers three visual styles for the redaction: blur, pixelate or a solid block, the last of which it recommends for passwords and keys. According to the product page, the blur follows the text frame by frame, including through scrolling, sticky headers and page changes. That matters because a static blur that stays in one place can reveal information once the content moves.
CyanFocus also states that text recognition happens on the user's own PC and that nothing is uploaded. For teams that record internal systems or customer data, that claim will be one of the first points to check in more detail as the product matures.
Cursor styles, editing and pricing
CyanFocus records the cursor separately from the screen, which allows users to switch between their regular Windows cursor and a CyanFocus cursor style, even after recording. The company says each style includes matching arrow, hand and text cursors that change automatically and remain sharp at any size. Users can also change the background and add captions, with changes applied across the whole video.
The free version includes the full recorder and editor, along with auto-blur. Its listed features include:
- Automatic focus, text box focus and manual focus
- Live preview, system audio, microphone and camera capture
- A simple cursor style or the original Windows cursor
- Auto-blur for emails, keys and any selected text
The free version adds a watermark reading Made with CyanFocus to exported videos. The paid Pro tier removes that watermark and adds 4K and 60 fps export, four extra cursor styles named Cyan, Metallic, Cartoon and Golden, and control over cursor size and colour. Prices are listed in US dollars, taxes may apply, and payments are handled by the payment provider Creem. Users download the free version first and then enter a licence key under the Go Pro menu.
Who it is for and what to know before installing
The company highlights several groups that could benefit from the software, including people creating product demos, software tutorials, customer onboarding material, course content, support replies and internal documentation. For support teams, the pitch is a short clip showing exactly where to click, rather than a long written explanation repeated on every call.
There are some limitations to consider. CyanFocus requires Windows 10 version 2004 or later, or Windows 11, in each case 64-bit. Because the app is new, Windows may display a message saying that it protected the PC. The company advises users to click More info and then Run anyway. Imported videos can be edited and given manual focus events, but they do not contain the click and cursor data that enables automatic zooms and cursor replacement, which apply only to recordings made inside CyanFocus.
CyanFocus is still early in its life as a public product, and its claims about accuracy in text detection and privacy will be tested as more people use it on real work. For creators who regularly explain software on screen, however, the appeal is clear: a recorder that handles the most repetitive editing steps automatically, while leaving the final decisions to the person making the video.
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