Capture your art process as a timelapse, automatically

Sound familiar?

• ✗ Speeding up full recordings in a video editor afterward is slow and fiddly
• ✗ A multi-hour art session produces a video file too large to deal with
• ✗ Most screen recorders aren't built to capture in true timelapse intervals

How Tau helps

• True frame-interval timelapse, not sped-up video

  Tau captures at set frame intervals from the start, so you get a real timelapse — not a full-rate recording you have to speed up later.

• Stays light while you paint

  Runs quietly in the background so your tablet drivers and art software keep all the resources they need.

• One-click export for social

  Export your finished timelapse to MP4, GIF, or WEBM — ready for X, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts without extra conversion steps.

FAQ

Is this a real timelapse or just sped-up video?

A real timelapse. Tau captures frames at the interval you set, rather than recording full-rate video and speeding it up afterward.

Will it work with my drawing tablet software?

Yes. Tau records whatever is on your screen, so it works with any tablet or art software — Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and others.

Can I add music to my art timelapse?

Yes. Tau's editor lets you attach an audio file to your timelapse and automatically matches the duration before export.

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.
• Minimal editor Trim and export without the bloat of a full video editor.
• Export to multiple formats One click to MP4, GIF, WEBM ready for Twitter, YouTube, or wherever you share.

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