Many screen recorders upload every recording to their servers so they can give you a share link. That's convenient, but it means your screen, your voice and whatever was visible now live on someone else's computer. Here's what to consider, and how local recording works.
Where most recordings go
With a cloud recorder, the video is sent to the company's servers while you record or right after. Editing, transcription and AI features often run there too. You get a link; they keep a copy, usually until you delete it, under their privacy policy and data retention rules.
Why it matters
- Accidental exposure. Recordings capture customer data, internal tools and notifications you didn't mean to show.
- Company rules. Many teams aren't allowed to put customer data or internal systems on unapproved services.
- Your voice and face. Audio and webcam footage are personal data too.
- Accounts and tracking. Cloud tools usually need an account and often include analytics.
What to look for in a private recorder
- Recording, editing and export that run on your device.
- Captions transcribed locally rather than on a server.
- No account required.
- No analytics or tracking in the app.
- A privacy policy that says plainly what is collected and where it goes.
- Works offline: a good test that nothing depends on a server.
How Wekiflo keeps recordings on your computer
Wekiflo has no servers to send your work to. Recording, editing, captions and export all run on your machine, it works offline, and the app has no analytics. Your license key is checked on your computer too. The details are in the Wekiflo privacy policy.
Sharing without a cloud
A local recorder gives you a file (MP4, WebM or GIF). Share it the way your team already shares files: attach it to a ticket, put it in your company drive, upload it to your video platform, or send it in chat. You decide where it goes and who can see it.
Common questions
Does Wekiflo need an account?
No. Install it and start recording. Paid plans use a license key that is checked on your computer.
Does Wekiflo work offline?
Yes. Recording, editing, captions and export all run on your computer.
How do I check that a recorder doesn’t upload?
Read its privacy policy and the permissions it asks for, and look for a clear statement that recordings stay on your device. You can also watch the network activity in your browser’s developer tools while you record.