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timeLAPSE 2.66 for Mac

timeLAPSE 2.66 for Mac

Mac Utilities
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 3, 2026

timeLAPSE is a small Mac utility with a clever idea. Instead of recording heavy video all day, it takes a silent screenshot of your desktop at an interval you choose, from as often as every second to once a day, and saves each frame into a folder you pick. Later, those frames can be linked and compiled into a continuously played time lapse video with a single click. Artists use it to show a drawing coming to life, and developers use it to review a day of work.

Key Features

  • Automatic capture: silent screenshots run in the background at your chosen interval
  • Flexible timing: set the gap between frames from one second up to 24 hours
  • Your choice of folder: frames are saved anywhere the Finder can reach
  • One click movies: compile the saved frames into a full motion time lapse video
  • Full screen frames: captures the whole desktop in high resolution
  • Light and quiet: the app stays out of the way while it works

How to Download

timeLAPSE is distributed through the Mac App Store, the official place to get it and the safest route for updates: Download from the official site. Install it, choose your capture interval and a destination folder, and the app begins recording frames in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does timeLAPSE record normal video?

No. It captures still screenshots at set intervals and then joins them into a time lapse movie, which keeps file sizes small.

Can I choose where the screenshots go?

Yes. You pick any folder as the destination, and the frames are saved there for you to review or compile.

Who is this app useful for?

It suits artists, researchers and anyone who wants a visual record of screen work over time, from long projects to simple activity reviews.

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