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ShadowPlay alternatives on Mac(instant replay for macOS)

ShadowPlay is tied to NVIDIA GPUs and Windows. On macOS, the equivalent is a Mac-first clipper that runs in the background and saves the last moments with a hotkey.

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Why ShadowPlay isn’t on Mac

  • ShadowPlay is part of NVIDIA’s Windows tooling
  • Modern Macs don’t use NVIDIA GPUs
  • macOS needs a native-first capture path

What to use instead

  • Instant replay buffer with one hotkey
  • High-quality capture with minimal overhead
  • Reliable audio capture on macOS

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