Turn your coding sessions into shareable timelapses

Sound familiar?

• ✗ Full-length screen recordings are huge files nobody wants to watch
• ✗ Editing a 3-hour coding session down to something postable takes longer than the code did
• ✗ Generic screen recorders weren't built for long background sessions

How Tau helps

• Record in the background while you work

  Start Tau, minimize it, and code. It captures frames at intervals so your CPU stays free for your actual editor and terminal.

• Show elapsed time with overlays

  Add a stopwatch or clock overlay so viewers can see how long a feature actually took to build — a small detail that makes devlogs more credible.

• Trim and export in minutes

  Cut the session down to the part worth sharing, then export straight to MP4 for YouTube or GIF for a quick X post.

FAQ

Will recording slow down my IDE or builds?

No. Tau captures frames at intervals rather than full-rate video, so it runs quietly in the background with minimal CPU usage — even during compiles or builds.

Can I show my webcam alongside my code?

Yes. Tau supports recording your screen and camera at the same time, so you can show your face alongside your editor for a more personal devlog.

What format should I export for X or YouTube?

MP4 works everywhere and is the best default. Use GIF for short, autoplaying clips embedded directly in a post.

Relevant features

• Record from any source Record your screen, your camera, or both at once. Capture coding sessions, design work, creative processes — from any source your system supports.
• Smart timer overlays Add clock, stopwatch, custom font and many other overlays to give your timelapses personality.
• Export to multiple formats One click to MP4, GIF, WEBM ready for Twitter, YouTube, or wherever you share.

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