TimeLapze

TimeLapze is a macOS menu‑bar utility that captures screen and webcam footage as timelapse videos while keeping output files small. It leverages Apple’s ScreenCaptureKit and AVFoundation to record selected windows or applications with hardware‑accelerated encoding, allowing users to set frame rates, quality, and playback speed. The app emphasizes color accuracy, preserving the original display color space to avoid washed‑out results.

The minimalist interface lives in the menu bar, giving quick access to start, pause, and stop recordings without leaving the current workflow. Users can choose between screen capture and camera capture, and the software limits file size growth compared with conventional high‑quality recordings, which can exceed several gigabytes per hour.

Developed in SwiftUI, TimeLapze is open source under the MIT License and can be installed via the Mac App Store, Homebrew, or direct download. It targets macOS users who need efficient, color‑faithful timelapse creation for work, tutorials, or personal projects.