Clipy for Windows — Coming Soon
We're building native Windows support. Until it ships, use the Chrome extension on Windows — it works the same.
Native Clipy for Windows is in development. Until it ships, install the Clipy Chrome extension on Windows 10 or 11 — same features (full screen, tab, window, and webcam recording with instant share links, no watermark, no signup) running inside any Chromium browser. Join the waitlist below for the native release.
Can I use Clipy on Windows today?
You don't actually need to wait. Clipy's Chrome extension runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and covers almost every screen-recording need: full screen, a single Chrome tab, any application window, system audio, microphone, webcam bubble overlay — all of it.
When you click stop, your share link is in your clipboard. Same workflow we plan to ship in the native Windows app, just running through Chrome instead of as a separate desktop process.
Get the Chrome extensionWhy isn't Windows ready yet?
We're going to be straight with you. Clipy started as a Mac-first product because the founder builds on a Mac, ships from a Mac, and uses the app on a Mac every day. That feedback loop is the reason the Mac version is good.
Windows is not a one-week port. The capture stack is different (Windows.Graphics.Capture on Windows 10/11 instead of macOS' ScreenCaptureKit), the audio routing is different, the packaging story is different (signed installers, SmartScreen reputation, auto-update channels), and the tray UX is different from a menu-bar UX. Tauri makes the cross-platform shell tractable, but the OS-level recording code has to be written and tested separately on Windows hardware.
The honest truth: we'd rather ship a Windows app that actually works in 6 months than a half-broken one in 6 weeks. When it lands, it will feel like a real Windows app, not a Mac port with the buttons rearranged.
What will Clipy for Windows look like?
These are the planned features for the first Windows release — parity with the Mac app. Treat this list as an intent, not a promise.
Native Windows app
A signed Windows installer (.msi / .exe) that runs as a real desktop app, not a browser tab.
Free, no watermark
Same pricing as Mac and Chrome — free forever, no trial, no watermark on your videos.
System-tray recording
Lives in your Windows system tray. Hit the hotkey, record, stop — done.
Custom global hotkey
Bind your own start/stop shortcut so you never have to alt-tab to record.
Streaming upload
Upload happens while you record, so the share link is ready the moment you click stop.
Same account as Mac and Chrome
Your Clipy library is identical across desktop, browser, and the Chrome extension.
What are the best Windows screen recorder alternatives today?
Honest snapshot of what's available on Windows right now. We'll update this when the native Clipy for Windows ships.
| Tool | Price | Watermark | Install | Share link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clipy Chrome extension (Windows) | Free | No | Chrome extension | Yes — instant | What we recommend on Windows today. |
| Loom Desktop (Windows) | Free tier limited | On free tier (5 min cap, 25 video limit) | Native installer | Yes | Polished, but the free tier is tight. |
| OBS Studio | Free | No | Native installer | No — local file only | Powerful but you own the upload + sharing yourself. |
| Snagit | $62.99 one-time | No | Native installer | Cloud add-on | Strong on screenshots, paid software. |
| Xbox Game Bar (built-in) | Free | No | Built into Windows | No — local .mp4 only | Game-focused; cannot capture File Explorer or the desktop. |
Frequently asked questions
When will Clipy for Windows launch?
We do not have a date yet. Mac is the active product surface and the founder builds on Mac. Windows requires a separate native rewrite using Windows-specific capture APIs, so it is not a one-week port. We will email everyone on the waitlist the moment a working build is ready, and we would rather ship it well than ship it early.
Will Clipy for Windows cost money?
No. The Windows app will be free, with no watermark and no trial period — exactly like Clipy for Mac and the Chrome extension today. If we ever add paid tiers, the core record-and-share workflow will stay free.
Will my Mac account work on Windows?
Yes. Clipy accounts live on the web, not on your device. Whatever email you sign in with on Mac, in Chrome, or on the web is the same account you will use on Windows. Your video library is shared across every platform.
Do you support Windows on ARM?
Windows on ARM is on our radar but we have not committed to it. The first Windows build will target x64 (Intel and AMD) since that is what the vast majority of Windows users run. ARM64 support will follow if there is demand.
Can I help test the Windows beta?
Yes — that is exactly who the waitlist is for. When we have something installable, we will ping waitlist members first. If you have a specific use case (e.g. you record on a Surface, or you need ARM, or you record at 4K), drop a note in the waitlist signup so we know to test for it.
What can I use on Windows right now?
Clipy's Chrome extension works perfectly on Windows today — full screen, single tab, app window, system audio, mic, and webcam are all supported, and you get the same instant share link. Most Windows users do not actually need the native app for day-to-day recording.
Why is Mac first if Windows has more users?
Honest answer: the founder builds on a Mac, ships fast on a Mac, and can dogfood the product end-to-end on a Mac every day. Building Windows in parallel without that feedback loop would have produced a worse product on both platforms. We are doing one platform at a time, and we are doing them well.
We'll email you the day it's ready
One email, when Clipy for Windows is installable. In the meantime, the Chrome extension on Windows already does the job.