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Keyviz

Keyviz

A free, open-source keypress and mouse visualizer

Website keyviz.org
Overview

What it is

Keyviz is a free and open-source software to visualize your ⌨️ keystrokes in real time! Let your audience know what handy shortcuts/keys you're pressing during your screencasts, presentations, collaborations, or whenever you need it.

Intent

I need it when

Create engaging coding tutorials and software demonstrations

Keyviz automates keystroke visualization with preset animations and customizable keycap styling, eliminating tedious manual animation work in video editors and allowing creators to focus on content quality

Customize keystroke display to match personal or brand aesthetics

Keyviz offers extensive customization options for keycap style, size, color, border, and icons, plus entry/exit animations, allowing creators to tailor the visual appearance to their specific needs

Display keyboard shortcuts and keystrokes during screen recordings or live presentations

Keyviz visualizes keystrokes and mouse actions in real-time with customizable animations and styles, making keyboard shortcuts visible to viewers during tutorials, demos, and presentations without manual post-production editing

Use keystroke visualization without privacy concerns

Keyviz processes all keystrokes locally and never transmits data over the internet, ensuring privacy-first operation suitable for sensitive environments and eliminating data transmission risks

Track and display mouse clicks and scroll actions alongside keyboard input

Keyviz includes mouse tracking features that display clicks and scroll wheel movements in real-time, providing viewers complete visibility into both keyboard and mouse interactions during screen-shares

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs cross-platform support beyond Windows and macOS
  • User requires cloud-based or web-based keystroke visualization without local installation
  • User needs real-time keystroke logging for security or compliance auditing purposes
  • User wants advanced analytics or historical keystroke data storage and reporting
  • User requires integration with video editing software or streaming platforms via plugins
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Pricing

Freemium: Free version with core features; Pro version at $9 one-time purchase View pricing