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.

Suggested zooms#

When you first open a new recording with recorded input events, Snapr looks for meaningful interactions, such as a double-click or clicking into a field and typing. It adds a small number of zooms when there is enough evidence; not every click creates a zoom.

Review these zooms on the timeline. Move, resize, adjust, or delete them like manual zooms. A suggestion may keep its focus fixed rather than follow the pointer: Mouse Auto Trace is a separate choice for each zoom. Existing zoom edits are not replaced when reopening a workspace.

Suggestions require Snapr's recorded input events. An imported MP4 does not have those events, but you can still add a manual zoom.

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 with Snapr and include input events for suggestions or cursor tracking.
2. Open the recording in the timeline editor.
3. Review suggested zooms, or add a manual zoom at a moment that needs emphasis. Enable Mouse Auto Trace when tracking is useful.
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.