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Critical bugs in screen recording and video processing (v1.1.6 regressions)
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Reliable, cross-platform screen recording for professional use
SaaS Insight & Market Implications
This issue reveals severe quality control failures in Recordly's recent releases. Version 1.1.6 introduced critical regressions, including native window capture failures, dual cursor display, and inability to load recorded video files, forcing users to downgrade. A separate macOS bug causes frozen video previews. These are not minor glitches; they are core functionality breakdowns that render the product unusable for its stated purpose of professional video creation. The immediate impact is user frustration and potential abandonment, especially for users with urgent needs like project submissions. This indicates a significant lapse in testing and release management, directly undermining Recordly's reliability and professional positioning.
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Raw Developer Origin & Technical Request
GitHub Issue
Mar 26, 2026
Repo: webadderall/Recordly
I will fix any bug you request here with high-priority
If there's an **extremely frustrating bug/issue** that you would like assigned a **high-priority fix**, comment it here. I might already be aware of your issue, but tell me here anyways so I know it is a **frustrating bug** that I should prioritise.
Developer Debate & Comments
This is so I can assign priority to the really annoying bugs that you guys may be facing 😅
Hi webadderall. First of all, I absolutely love this project. I downloaded and tried out the latest release (v1.1.6) and it says "Native window capture failed, falling back to browser based capture" when I try to record. When I preview the recording, I can see my original cursor in the recording along with Recordly's cursor. To fix this, I tried downgrading to v1.1.5 and v1.1.4. The original issue was fixed in these versions and I didn't get the windows capture failed error. However, after recording, it says "Failed to load video file" and never lets me preview the video, Generally, I'd wait for an update but I have my final year uni project submission due tomorrow and I'm supposed to record a video demonstration for that and I feel like this would be super cool to record with. So I'd really appreciate it if you guide me on how to fix this issue. Thanks! Also, I'm on the latest version of windows with optimization for windowed games turned on.
The latest update seems to have introduced a number of regressions, try v1.1.5 for now 😅 A clean update should ship tomorrow or today
> Hi webadderall. First of all, I absolutely love this project. I downloaded and tried out the latest release (v1.1.6) and it says "Native window capture failed, falling back to browser based capture" when I try to record. When I preview the recording, I can see my original cursor in the recording along with Recordly's cursor. To fix this, I tried downgrading to v1.1.5 and v1.1.4. The original issue was fixed in these versions and I didn't get the windows capture failed error. However, after recording, it says "Failed to load video file" and never lets me preview the video, > > Generally, I'd wait for an update but I have my final year uni project submission due tomorrow and I'm supposed to record a video demonstration for that and I feel like this would be super cool to record with. So I'd really appreciate it if you guide me on how to fix this issue. Thanks! > > Also, I'm on the latest version of windows with optimization for windowed games turned on. you need to install cmake, do...
On macOS, after I save or export a project, the video preview inside the app stays frozen on the last frame I previewed — the audio plays well though. Thanks for working on this project and making it available to everyone!
Adjacent Repository Pain Points
Other highly discussed features and pain points extracted from webadderall/Recordly.
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Recordly's cursor following feature on Linux.
Delivering reliable, professional-grade screen recording functionality across supported operating systems, specifically Linux, for 'professional product videos, demos, and tutorials'.
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Same here, i am using Fedora.
same issue, they said "Linux currently use Electron's capture path, which means the OS cursor cannot always be hidden during recording." so i think is the reason why but idk lmk if this can be fixed
[fix(linux): restore cursor follow with linux bounds + hook mouse cache](https://github.com/webadderall/Recordly/commit/a648c3fecaab290be8b96d412053b9a23f1937e5) Let me know if this changes anything
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Audio input/output loss and webcam display issues after updating Recordly on Windows 11.
Maintaining core recording and editing functionality across updates and operating systems, ensuring a stable and reliable user experience for professional video creation.
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Still present in v1.1.7? Also, is auto-updating working for you?
version v1.1.8 auto update is working but still the audio and webcam are not working. I redownloaded v1.1.5 the audio and webcam are working fine.
@matomitw @webadderall I have described the Recordly errors on [Windows in more detail here for v1.1.9](https://github.com/webadderall/Recordly/issues/140)
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Enhanced webcam overlay and shortcut display during screen recording
Professional video creation tool with advanced customization
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Translation: [Feature]: I hope that while screen recording is being done with the webcam, the webcam image can be displayed on the desktop, and its position and shape can be freely adjusted. It wou...
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I hope that in the process of recording the screen and turning on the camera recording at the same time, the camera picture can be displayed on the desktop, and the position and shape of the camera...
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Failure to generate cursor telemetry (`.cursor.json`) after DMG installation on macOS, impacting editor features.
Ensuring full feature functionality across all installation methods and target platforms, particularly for core features like cursor-based suggestions in a professional screen recorder.
Extracted Positioning
Feature request for basic audio track editing controls within Recordly's video editor.
Enhancing Recordly's capabilities as a "professional product videos, demos, and tutorials" tool by integrating essential audio editing functionalities, reducing reliance on external software and streamlining the production workflow.
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