Why We Built Arcade Desktop
When we first built Arcade, we started with what we thought would be the fastest way to get creators recording: a Chrome extension. That extension powered hundreds of thousands of Arcade demos and tens of millions of views.
But eventually, it became a blocker. Our most ambitious users hit its limits. They wanted to record native desktop tools, terminal apps, and mobile experiences. They wanted to toggle between apps, capture multiple windows, and show how products really worked — not just how they looked in a browser.
We wanted that too. That’s why we built Arcade Desktop 2.0.
Meet Arcade Desktop 2.0
Arcade Desktop 2.0 lets you capture native desktop and terminal apps, mobile workflows, and browser flows — all in one take. With smarter polish, camera and mic support, and Avery AI built-in, it’s designed for storytellers who want to move fast and make it beautiful.
Who It’s For
If your product lives anywhere beyond a browser tab — Arcade Desktop 2.0 is for you.
- Product Marketing / PMs – Build trust with on-camera walkthroughs, no editing software required.
- DevTools / Engineering – Capture CLI tools, terminals, and multi-window setups a browser extension can’t touch.
- Mobile-First Teams – Record native iOS flows directly — no mockups, no screen mirroring.
- Sales / CS – Drop in personal touches, use Avery AI to explain context, and send handcrafted demos in minutes.
If your product:
- Isn’t entirely browser-based
- Lives partially on mobile
- Uses a terminal or native desktop app
- Needs a human face or voice to come alive
…you’re going to love Arcade Desktop 2.0.
See It in Action
What’s Inside
Arcade Desktop 2.0 includes:
📱 Mobile app recording (iOS support)
🎤 Camera + mic overlays
🤖 Avery AI support (powered by GPT-4o vision)
🎯 Area selection + capture modes
🚀 Higher resolution, faster uploads
🪄 Smarter polish, no editing required
And yes — it's free for every user.
Behind the Scenes
This release is the result of months of work across design and engineering.
Shoutout to Aleks and David for pushing design polish to the finish line, and to Syd, Val, and Liisa for driving the technical foundation. Huge thanks to the entire Arcade team for making this happen.
What’s Next
Arcade Desktop 2.0 is just the beginning. Coming soon:
- Even smoother typing + cursor animations
- Richer video backgrounds for face recordings
- System audio capture — let your viewers hear exactly what you hear
- More polish-focused features that make your demos effortlessly cinematic
Ready to Create?
- Download Arcade for macOS
- Watch a 30-second demo made with Desktop 2.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I record outside the browser?
Yes. Arcade Desktop 2.0 captures native apps, terminals, and mobile workflows.
Can I record mobile iOS app demos with Arcade?
Yes. Arcade Desktop 2.0 lets you record native iOS app workflows directly from your mobile device. No mockups, no screen mirroring — just real product demos in seconds.
Can I use my camera and mic?
Yes — overlay your face and voice into any walkthrough.
Is Arcade Desktop free?
Yes, it's 100% free for all users.
Is the desktop app available for Windows?
Not yet. We’re currently focused on macOS. In the meantime, Windows users can continue using the Arcade Chrome extension to record and share demos.
How to Record a Product Demo with Arcade Desktop
- Download and open Arcade Desktop 2.0
- Select your capture mode and recording area
- Choose which app(s) or windows to include
- Enable your camera and mic if desired
- Click record and walk through your product
- Upload to Arcade, polish it, and optionally enhance with Avery AI
- Share your link or embed it anywhere
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