Macro Recorder can record your mouse and keyboard actions you are performing on your Windows or Mac computer.
You can then playback the recorded procedure as often as you want or save the recording into a file for later use.
It works as easy as a tape recorder: Record, Stop, Playback.
Publisher’s description
What is MacroRecorder?
MacroRecorder is a proprietary screen recorder program for Windows from Bartels Media GmbH.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 40.7 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .mrf. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: MacroRecorder is a screen recorder tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MacroRecorder safe to download?
- The file is served by macrorecorder.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
176C438974260B384392C81EA958B338087BD1301C40B77E7BB904C5763264BB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.40Latest | September 25, 2026 | 40.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BartelsMedia.MacroRecorder -eMacroRecorderSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask macrorecorderInformation
- Publisher
- Bartels Media GmbH
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.0.40
- Released
- September 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- macrorecorder.com
- winget ID
- BartelsMedia.MacroRecorder
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MacroRecorder free?
MacroRecorder is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MacroRecorder safe to download?
The download comes from macrorecorder.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MacroRecorder with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MacroRecorder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MacroRecorder run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use MacroRecorder without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MacroRecorder?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Camtasia and Captura. The alternatives page compares them.
