Device-framed portrait exports
Upload a portrait recording from a device or emulator and export a device-framed 9:16 launch video, with output up to 2K on paid exports.
TapCraft
TapCraft is a browser-based tool for turning Android or iOS device or emulator screen recordings into device-framed 9:16 launch videos with touch ripples and tap-following camera motion. It helps mobile developers create app demos, tutorials, store clips, and social videos on Windows, Linux, or Mac.
Overview
TapCraft is a browser-based video tool for mobile developers. It turns a portrait Android or iOS screen recording from a device or emulator into a device-framed 9:16 video for app demos, tutorials, product launches, store listings, and social posts.
The workflow combines a handset frame with manually placed or ADB-captured touch ripples and an automatic camera push-in that follows tap activity. Users can trim the clip, adjust the background and audio, cover recording status details, and export the finished video; the site supports Windows, Linux, and Mac through the browser.
Features
Real tap ripples
Add a ripple to each interaction by placing taps manually or capturing exact coordinates over ADB during recording.
Tap-following camera
Taps occurring within a second share one eased push-in centered on the tap group, creating an automatic camera move.
Device and frame library
Choose from 15 devices across seven listed brands, including Pixel, iPhone, Galaxy, OnePlus, Nothing, Xiaomi, and a generic frame, with real finishes.
Backgrounds and audio
Use gradients, flat colours, or a custom colour for the background, and add music, voiceover, and tap-click audio. Music ducks under speech automatically.
Finishing controls
Trim the source clip, cover the recording indicator and status details with a colour-matched status bar, and export a concise clip for launch or social use.
Use cases
App launch and store promotion
Create a polished portrait clip for a landing page, Product Hunt launch, or app store listing without assembling a handset frame and interaction effects manually.
Feature tutorials
Turn a feature walkthrough into a sequence that visibly marks each interaction and moves the camera toward the relevant control, making short demonstrations easier to follow.
Social product videos
Prepare 9:16 clips for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or X, using trimming and portrait framing to keep the product interaction suited to social feeds.
Developer and QA demonstrations
Capture exact tap coordinates over ADB while recording so a development team can produce a repeatable demo from emulator or device footage.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Supports recordings from both Android and iOS devices or emulators.
- Automates device framing, tap ripples, and tap-following camera movement without requiring users to animate each zoom manually.
- Provides practical finishing controls for short launch videos, including trimming, backgrounds, audio, and status-bar cleanup.
- Runs in the browser on Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Cons
- The documented input workflow is centered on portrait screen recordings; 9:16 and 60 fps are recommended for best results.
- Free exports include a watermark, while watermark-free output requires paid exports or credits.
- The product is presented as a browser-based workflow, so the available editing and export controls are those provided by the studio rather than a general-purpose video editor.
FAQ
How do I create a video with TapCraft?
Upload a portrait screen recording from a device or emulator. The studio accepts MP4, MOV, and WebM files; 9:16 recordings at 60 fps are recommended. You can use a sample clip if you do not have a recording ready.
What platforms and input recordings does TapCraft support?
TapCraft runs in a browser and the site states that Windows, Linux, and Mac work the same. It is intended for Android or iOS screen recordings, including recordings from a device or emulator.
What kind of video does TapCraft export?
Exports are portrait 9:16 videos, with output up to 2K on paid exports. Free exports are unlimited but include a watermark; paid options provide watermark-free exports.
How are touch effects added?
You can place tap ripples by clicking, or capture exact tap coordinates over ADB while recording. TapCraft uses those coordinates for the ripple and camera movement rather than guessing from the footage.
Are there free and paid export options?
The free tier provides unlimited watermarked exports. Pro is available monthly or yearly, and a one-time package provides 10 watermark-free exports up to 2K; credits do not expire. Payments are handled by Paddle.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Video Editing; Developer Tool
- Platform
- Browser-based; works on Windows, Linux, and Mac
- Input
- Portrait Android or iOS screen recordings from a device or emulator
- Output
- Device-framed 9:16 video; up to 2K on paid exports
- Free tier
- Unlimited exports with a watermark
- Payment provider
- Paddle
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