FocusCursor

FocusCursor is a tool designed specifically for macOS that improves cursor visibility during presentations, classes, or tutorial creation. Its main purpose is to make the position and actions of the mouse more obvious to audiences.

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• Persistent cursor highlight. Displays a circle or ring that permanently follows the cursor, keeping its position visible at all times, even on large screens or during fast movement.
• Click animation. Generates dynamic visual effects when you click, clearly highlighting selection and interaction actions for the audience.
• Drawing tools. Lets you draw lines and shapes directly on the screen during presentations, which is useful for pointing out specific elements or diagramming concepts.
• Focus mask. Selectively darkens the areas of the screen outside the zone near the cursor, directing the audience's attention to the point of interest.
• Effect customization. Adjust the color, size, and style of the cursor highlight to suit different visual environments and aesthetic preferences.
• Presentation mode. A preconfigured profile that optimizes all effects for demonstrations in front of an audience.
• Quick activation. Customizable key combinations to enable or disable features during presentations without interrupting your flow.
• Recording compatibility. Effects are visible in screen capture software, making the app well suited to producing instructional material and tutorials.
• Retina optimization. High-quality vector graphics that display sharply on high-resolution screens.
• Sensitivity adjustment. Control over the response speed and movement smoothness of the effects that follow the cursor.
• State memory. Remembers the last settings used when the app is restarted, keeping things consistent between sessions.
• Activity indicator. Visually shows when the program is processing actions, to avoid confusion during intensive use.

FocusCursor was developed specifically for the macOS ecosystem, taking advantage of native technologies such as Core Graphics and Quartz for optimal performance. The first version was released in 2020 with support from macOS Catalina (10.15) up to the latest versions of the system. Development prioritizes seamless integration with Apple's operating system features and maintains compatibility with both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures.

Alternatives to FocusCursor:

For FocusCursor there is 1 alternative program. Free: 1, paid: 0.

Simple Mouse Locator

Simple Mouse Locator is a macOS utility that solves the problem of locating the mouse cursor on high-resolution displays and multi-monitor setups.

Price: Free   Size: 2.4 MB   Version: 1.13   OS: MacOS