Auto Zoom & Focus

Auto Zoom helps viewers follow the important part of a recording without manually scanning the whole screen. Snapr can follow your cursor, create smooth zoom-ins, and move the focus between moments in a recording.

Mouse Auto Trace#

Enable Mouse Auto Trace when you want Snapr to follow the cursor as you demonstrate an interface. Snapr uses the recorded pointer movement to keep the active area in view and create natural camera motion around it.

Auto Trace works especially well for tutorials, product walkthroughs, bug reports, and onboarding videos where the viewer needs to see exactly which control is being used. Adjust Trace Sensitivity and Motion Easing when the movement feels too reactive or too abrupt.

Manual zooms#

For moments that need more control, add a manual zoom and set the focus area yourself. Define the region to emphasize, then adjust the zoom level and timing on the timeline.

• Choose the focus area for each zoom
• Adjust the zoom level for readable interface details
• Move, resize, or remove zooms directly on the timeline
• Combine manual zooms with automatic cursor tracking

Smooth transitions#

Each zoom can be tuned with easing and duration controls. Use a shorter duration for quick UI actions and a longer transition when moving between larger areas of the screen. Smooth easing keeps the movement intentional instead of making it feel like a jump cut.

A practical workflow#

1. Record the screen with the cursor visible.
2. Open the recording in the timeline editor.
3. Start with Mouse Auto Trace, or add a manual zoom at the moment that needs emphasis.
4. Adjust the focus area, zoom level, easing, and duration.
5. Preview the transition and refine any zoom that moves too early or too late.

Use zoom sparingly. A few well-timed focus changes make a recording easier to follow; constant movement can make it harder to read.