Can Excalidraw record video? Excalicast adds recording to Excalidraw
Excalidraw is an open-source infinite whiteboard for drawing, but it does not record video on its own. Excalicast is built on an Excalidraw canvas and adds the recording layer: it captures your operation stream plus microphone audio and exports a narrated MP4 in 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, or 4:5 — so "recording an Excalidraw drawing to video" is exactly what it does.
Feature comparison
| Excalicast | Excalidraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing canvas | Yes (Excalidraw-based) | Yes |
| Record to video | Yes, voice + actions → MP4 | No built-in recording |
| Multi aspect-ratio export | 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:5 | PNG / SVG image export only |
| Subtitles & AI handouts | Yes (Pro / Max) | No |
Which to choose
If you only need to draw or export a static image, Excalidraw is enough. If you need to record that drawing as a narrated video — and reuse one take across aspect ratios — Excalicast adds exactly that on top of the same canvas.
FAQ
How do I record an Excalidraw drawing to video?
Use Excalicast: open the browser app, draw on the Excalidraw canvas while recording your voice and actions, then export an MP4. It captures the operation stream, so the video stays clean and re-exports to any aspect ratio.