Other Recording Options

Whether you're working outside your browser, showcasing desktop/mobile apps, or turning Figma mockups into clickable experiences, Storylane supports multiple recording options

• Mac App

• Windows App

• Figma Plugin

• Mobile Demos

• Manual Upload

1. Mac App

With the Storylane Mac app for desktop, you’re no longer limited to browser-based recording. Capture any screen, any app, any workflow — perfect for multi-app navigation and non-web product demos.

Getting started

1. Download and install – Grab the Storylane Mac App for desktop

2. Start recording – Launch the app and begin recording your screens

3. Create as usual – Edit your demos in Storylane's editor and share

Ready to see it in action? Try this interactive demo below! 👇

2. Windows App

The Storylane Windows app for desktop is built for Windows users who want to capture demos beyond the browser. Record any screen, any desktop app, any workflow - ideal for showing multi-step processes or software that runs natively on Windows.

Getting started

1. Download and install – Install the Storylane Windows app directly on your PC.

2. Start Recording – Capture screens across desktop apps and workflows seamlessly.

3. Edit and share – Back in Storylane, fine-tune your demo with AI, personalize every step, and share with your audience.

3. Figma Plugin

Turn your Figma designs into interactive demos with Storylane’s Figma plugin. This is a great way to validate ideas before writing a single line of code. Instead of waiting weeks for dev cycles, share clickable mockups with voiceovers, guides, and CTAs to gather real feedback and engagement data.

How it works

1. Install the plugin

2. Export frames

   1. All frames [Recommended]

   2. Or only selected frames

3. Select create new demo and you're all set!

Ensure that every image and video added to your demo share identical dimensions for optimal appearance.

4. Mobile Demos

There are a few ways to capture mobile apps and screens for your interactive demos. Here's a rundown:

👉 [Recommended] Screen Share or Wired Connection

• Connect your mobile device to your Mac using screen share (iPhone Mirroring) or a wired connection

• Record mobile screens directly from your desktop/laptop using Storylane’s desktop app

👉 Using iPhone Mirroring (Mac ↔️ iPhone)

^{Best for capturing clean, smooth demos of your mobile app.}

To use iPhone Mirroring, make sure your devices meet all Apple requirements:

• Mac: Apple silicon or Apple T2 chip, running macOS Sequoia 15+

  • Live Activities requires macOS Tahoe 26+

• iPhone: iOS 18+ with a passcode enabled

• Both devices signed into the same Apple ID with two-factor authentication

• Bluetooth + Wi-Fi on for both devices

• iPhone must be locked and near your Mac (charging + StandBy also works)

• Mac cannot be using Internet Sharing, AirPlay, or Sidecar

• iPhone Mirroring must be available in your region

  • Note: Currently unavailable in the EU

Once enabled, open the iPhone Mirroring app on your Mac and begin capturing as usual.

Here's a quick walkthrough:

👉 Mobile-friendly view from a web browser:

If your product is mobile-responsive and can be viewed in a desktop browser, you can capture a mobile-sized view directly from your laptop. ^{(Example: Viewing Airbnb.com in mobile view from Chrome.)}

👉 Manual screenshot + upload

• Take screenshots directly from your mobile device

• Upload screenshots to Storylane to create your demo

5. Manual upload

You can always directly upload screenshots, videos, and GIFs directly into Storylane as shown below. Manual upload is a great option if you're using non-Chromium browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Opera. Note that manual upload is not applicable to HTML demos, only screenshot demos.

This is particularly useful in scenarios where you may not have direct access to live product screens you want to capture.

If you need help or have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].