Recording Settings
Configure recording behavior, countdown, keystroke overlay, and storage.
Accessing Settings
Open settings from the menu bar icon or via mouseviz://settings.
Countdown Timer
Configure the delay before recording starts:
- 3 seconds — Quick start (default)
- 5 seconds — Time to switch windows
- 10 seconds — Longer preparation time
Keystroke Overlay
Choose how keyboard activity is displayed:
- Modifier-only — Shows only modifier keys (⌘, ⇧, ⌃, ⌥). Best for privacy.
- All keystrokes — Shows all key presses. Useful for tutorials and demos.
Frame Rate and Resolution
Adjust the recording frame rate and resolution for your needs. Higher settings produce smoother playback and more detailed heatmaps but create larger session files.
Clean Desktop Mode
When enabled, MouseViz automatically hides desktop icons during recording. Useful for screen demos and presentations.
Default Save Location
Sessions are saved to ~/Library/Application Support/MouseViz/Sessions/ by default. You can change the save location in settings.
Default Visualization Settings
Configure default visibility for each visualization layer (heatmap, trail, clicks, spotlight) so they're ready when you start recording.
Searchable Settings
All settings are searchable — use the search field at the top of the Settings window to quickly find any option.