Record from any source

Benefits

• Screen recording

  Record your screen as a timelapse — great for coding sessions, design work, 3D renders, or anything happening on your display.

• Multi-source recording (screen + camera)

  Capture your screen and camera at the same time. Show your work on-display alongside your face — great for tutorials, devlogs, or process videos.

• Any camera source

  Use your built-in webcam, a USB camera, or on macOS, your iPhone as a high-quality camera input through Continuity Camera.

• Lightweight on resources

  Tau is built to run quietly in the background. Recording a timelapse won't slow down the work you're actually trying to capture.

How to use

1. 1

   Open Tau and start a new recording

   Launch Tau and click "New Recording" from the main screen.

2. 2

   Select your source

   Pick from any available source in the dropdown — your screen, webcam, iPhone, USB cam, or enable both screen and camera for multi-source recording.

3. 3

   Set your frame rate

   Choose how many frames per second to capture. Lower rates = faster final timelapse. Higher rates = smoother playback.

4. 4

   Hit Record

   Tau starts capturing in the background. Come back when you're done — your timelapse will be waiting.

FAQ

Can I record my screen and camera at the same time?

Yes. Tau supports multi-source recording — you can capture your screen and camera simultaneously and they'll both appear in your timelapse.

Does Tau work on Windows?

Yes. Tau supports Windows and macOS. The iPhone Continuity Camera feature is macOS-only.

What cameras are supported?

Any camera that your operating system recognises will appear in Tau's source list. This includes built-in webcams, most USB cameras, and on macOS, iPhones.

Can I record my screen as a timelapse?

Yes. Select your screen as the recording source and Tau will capture it as a timelapse, just like a camera feed.

From the blog

• The Best Timelapse Settings for a Coding Session What frame interval, FPS, and resolution to use when recording a coding timelapse — based on how long your session is and where you're sharing it.
• Tau vs Loom: Which is Right for Sharing Your Work? Loom is great for quick async screen shares. Tau is built for timelapse. Here's an honest comparison for developers and creators trying to figure out which one they need.
• Tau vs ScreenFlow for Timelapse Recording ScreenFlow is a great screen recorder for tutorials. For timelapse, it's the wrong tool. Here's how Tau and ScreenFlow compare for Mac users who want to capture their work.