If you’re here because Dropbox Capture is ending today, you’re not alone. Countless professionals relied on the tool to record quick how-tos, share demos, and walk teammates through complex workflows. Now that it’s gone, you need a solid replacement right now. That’s where Visla steps in.
We’ll cut to the chase: Visla does everything Dropbox Capture did and more. It can easily handle screen recordings, audio, video, and step-by-step walkthroughs. Not only that, but it works across teams, looks polished out of the box, and saves you time with built-in AI. If you used Dropbox Capture for work, Visla will feel like an upgrade.
What Dropbox Capture users are losing today
As of March 24, Dropbox Capture is no longer available. That means:
- No more screen, audio, or webcam recordings from the Capture tool.
- No new GIFs or screenshots via the app.
- No access to Capture’s web interface.
- All previous links to anonymous captures are broken.
You can still access your old files in Dropbox, but many of Capture’s most useful features are gone. If you used it to collaborate, explain, or teach, you’re probably feeling the gap already.
Why Visla is the best Dropbox Capture alternative
Let’s talk about what you actually need right now:
- A reliable way to record your screen.
- Tools to turn those recordings into clear, engaging content.
- Easy sharing.
- Fast workflows that save you time.
Visla checks all of those boxes and then some.
Simple, powerful screen recording
Like Capture, Visla lets you record your screen, audio, and camera at the same time. But it goes further. You can choose to record your entire screen or a specific window, annotate in real-time, zoom and pan to highlight what matters, and add speaker notes only you can see while recording.
You also get high-quality audio from both your mic and system sounds. If you’ve ever had to redo a demo because your screen recorder didn’t capture audio right, you know how valuable that is.
Step-by-step recording
This is where Visla really shines. The Screen Step Recorder automatically breaks your recording into clean, annotated steps. It records your clicks and actions, then uses AI to create text overlays, shapes, and arrows for clarity.
It even adds synced voice narration and music if you want. And yes, you can customize everything, from the scene order to the text, narration, and your brand colors.
If you were using Dropbox Capture to show someone how to do something, this tool will feel like a major upgrade. It’s perfect for training new hires, walking customers through setup, or creating internal SOPs.
Powerful editing with AI help
Once you finish your recording, Visla gives you built-in AI tools to clean it up. You can remove filler words, cut awkward pauses, and highlight the best moments. You can even edit your video by editing the transcript.
Need to polish it up for a client or your team? Add text overlays and graphics, apply your brand look, and more, all without opening another app. That’s time saved.
Easy sharing and collaboration
Dropbox Capture made it simple to share links. Visla does too. One click, and your video is ready to share.
If you’re working with a team, Visla gives you a Workspace to gather footage, give feedback, and finalize editing together, all in one place. What’s better than that?
How to use the Screen Recording and Screen Step Recorder features
Screen Recorder: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Download Visla and open the app
Click here to install the Visla app on your desktop. Launch the app once you’re set.
2. Click on “Screen Recording”
On the main dashboard, select “Screen Recording” to get started.
3. Set up your recording before you begin
Choose your microphone and camera. Decide whether to include a webcam overlay. Click “More” to access advanced settings:
- Enable speaker notes (only visible to you)
- Optimize for video meeting recordings like Zoom
- Capture or mute internal computer sound
- Enable a countdown before recording starts
- Customize the zoom and pan feature (including keyboard shortcuts)
- Set annotation color, thickness, and mouse click highlights
- Adjust font size for on-screen text annotations
4. Click the red “Start” button
Begin recording your screen, webcam, or both. Use annotations and zoom features to highlight key areas as you go.
5. Stop recording and manage your clip
When you’re done, your recording is automatically saved in Visla. From there, you can:
- Share it instantly with a link
- Add it to a video project for editing
- Use AI tools to clean it up
Screen Step Recorder: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Download Visla and open the app
Get the desktop app from visla.us/download and open it.
2. Access the Screen Step Recorder
Next to the “Screen Recording” button, click the downward arrow. Select “Screen Step Recorder” from the dropdown.
3. Record your process
Perform the task you want to demonstrate. The tool captures each action—clicks, keystrokes, and screen changes—as distinct steps.
4. Click the Stop button when finished
End your session by clicking the square Stop button.
5. Add a short description for AI assistance
A prompt will appear asking you to describe what your recording is about. This helps Visla’s AI generate more relevant annotations and structure.
6. Click “Preview” to see your video
Review the automatically generated step-by-step walkthrough. Each step will include visual aids like arrows, overlays, and optional voice narration.
7. Edit and refine
Make final adjustments as needed in the main Visla editing interface:
- Reorder steps
- Change the text overlays
- Add or edit narration
- Apply your brand style
Who is Visla for?
If you used Dropbox Capture to:
- Record short walkthroughs for coworkers
- Build training materials for your team
- Answer customer questions visually
- Create async updates for clients
Then Visla will fit right into your workflow. We built it for business users who don’t want to spend hours editing but still care about creating clear, effective content.
Teams in sales, customer success, marketing, product, and internal ops are already using Visla to:
- Onboard customers
- Explain complex tools
- Share status updates
- Train employees across locations
Try Visla for free and forget all about Dropbox Capture
You don’t need a thing to start using Visla. Just sign up, hit record, and go. If Dropbox Capture was part of your daily workflow, you’ll feel right at home in Visla. You might even start to wonder how you worked without it!