Cursor Effects
Add visual highlights to cursor movements and clicks for clear, engaging tutorials.
Why Use Cursor Effects?
In screen recordings, the cursor can be hard to follow. Cursor effects make it easy for viewers to track mouse movements and see exactly where you click.
Without Effects
Small cursor, hard to see
With Highlight
Easy to follow
Effect Types
Cursor Highlight
A constant visual indicator that follows your cursor movement.
Circle
Spotlight
Trail
Click Effects
Animated effects that appear when you click, drawing attention to important actions.
Ripple
Expanding circle with fade
Ring
Static ring that fades out
Pulse
Pulsating circle effect
Spotlight
Radial gradient highlight
Effect Themes
Choose from a variety of visual themes for your cursor effects.
Basic (Free)
Premium
Art Collection
Cursor Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show Cursor | Toggle cursor visibility | On |
| Cursor Scale | Size of the cursor icon | 1.0x |
| Smoothing | Movement smoothing level (1-10) | 5 |
| Highlight Size | Size of the highlight circle | 60px |
| Highlight Color | Color of highlight effect | Yellow |
| Click Size | Size of click effect | 40px |
| Click Duration | How long click effect shows | 300ms |
Enabling Cursor Effects
Open Cursor Settings
Click the Cursor icon (🖱️) in the left sidebar.
Enable Highlight
Toggle on cursor highlight and choose a style (Circle, Spotlight, or Trail).
Configure Click Effects
Select a click effect style (Ripple, Ring, Pulse, etc.) and customize the color.
Adjust Size & Color
Fine-tune the effect size, opacity, and color to match your video style.
Design Tips
Use Contrasting Colors
Choose highlight colors that stand out against your screen content. Yellow works well for most UIs.
Keep It Subtle
Large, flashy effects can distract from your content. Start with smaller sizes and lower opacity.
Match Your Brand
Use your brand colors for highlight and click effects to maintain visual consistency.
Smoothing for Demos
Higher smoothing values create more elegant, professional cursor movement in polished demos.