Reframer

A transparent video overlay for macOS. Keep reference visible while you work — perfect for animation, motion design, and learning from tutorials.

Features:

Your reference, always in sight. Reframer floats above all windows so you can work with video reference without switching apps.

• Always On Top: Video stays visible above all windows. Work in any app while keeping your reference in view.
• Frame-Accurate: Step through video frame by frame with keyboard shortcuts. Jump 10 frames with shift.
• Click-Through Mode: Lock the window and clicks pass through to apps below. Draw directly under the video overlay.

Use cases:

Built for creative professionals

• Animation & Rotoscoping: Trace over video frames in your drawing app. Set opacity low, step through frames, and draw.
• UI/UX Design: Compare your designs with video prototypes. Overlay recordings to match transitions and timing.
• Learning & Tutorials: Follow along with video tutorials while working in the actual app. No more tab switching.

Capabilities:

Powerful tools for precise control

• 11 Video Filters: Brightness, contrast, edges, line art, noir, and more. Chain filters together for custom effects.
• Zoom 10%-1000%: Inspect details at any scale. Fine control with 0.1% precision using modifier keys.
• Adjustable Opacity: From 2% nearly invisible to 100% fully opaque. Find the perfect blend for any workflow.
• Keyboard-First: Full control without touching the mouse. Global shortcuts work from any app.
• Pan & Navigate: Click and drag to pan. Arrow keys for pixel-precise movement. Reset instantly.
• All Major Formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, M4V. H.264, H.265/HEVC, ProRes codecs supported.

Ready to reframe your workflow? Download the beta for free. macOS 14+ required.