peek
simple animated GIF screen recorder for Linux
TLDR
Start recording
$ peek
Record specific window$ peek --window
Record to specific format$ peek --format [gif|mp4|webm]
Record to file$ peek -o [output.gif]
SYNOPSIS
peek [options]
DESCRIPTION
peek is a simple animated GIF screen recorder for Linux. It provides an easy-to-use interface for creating screen recordings, particularly useful for documentation and bug reports.
PARAMETERS
-o, --output file
Output file path.--format format
Output format (gif, mp4, webm, apng).--window
Select window to record.--fullscreen
Record full screen.--delay seconds
Delay before recording.
Start peek GUI
peek
Record as MP4
peek --format mp4
Record with delay
peek --delay 3 -o demo.gif
$
# KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Ctrl+R - Start/stop recording# KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Ctrl+P - Pause/resume
Escape - Cancel
$
# CONFIGURATION
Settings available through GUI:
- Frame rate
- Downscale factor
- Output format
- Recording area
# CAVEATS
GIF files can be large. Wayland support varies. Requires FFmpeg for some formats.
# HISTORY
peek was created by **Philipp Wolfer** as a simple screen-to-GIF recorder for Linux desktops.
# SEE ALSO
ffmpeg(1), byzanz-record(1), recordmydesktop(1)
# CONFIGURATION
Settings available through GUI:
- Frame rate
- Downscale factor
- Output format
- Recording area
# CAVEATS
GIF files can be large. Wayland support varies. Requires FFmpeg for some formats.
# HISTORY
peek was created by **Philipp Wolfer** as a simple screen-to-GIF recorder for Linux desktops.
# SEE ALSO
ffmpeg(1), byzanz-record(1), recordmydesktop(1)