HIPAA-Compliant Screen Recording for Healthcare Teams
Cap enables HIPAA-compliant screen recording workflows for healthcare organizations. Self-host recordings on your own S3-compatible storage, keep PHI off third-party servers, and maintain full audit control. Open-source and auditable.
Built for HIPAA-Compliant Screen Recording Workflows
Cap gives healthcare teams the recording capabilities they need with the data controls HIPAA requires
Self-Hosted Storage — PHI Never Leaves Your Infrastructure
Connect Cap to your own AWS S3 bucket, Cloudflare R2, or any S3-compatible storage. Recorded video files are uploaded directly to your infrastructure — no PHI ever touches Cap's servers. You maintain complete custody of all recorded data.
Open-Source and Auditable
Cap is MIT-licensed and fully open source on GitHub. Your security and compliance teams can audit every line of code. No black-box behavior, no undisclosed data collection — full transparency for your compliance reviews and vendor assessments.
Access-Controlled Sharing
Recordings shared via Cap links can be password-protected, restricting access to authorized personnel only. Combined with self-hosted storage, you control who can view recordings containing sensitive clinical content.
No Third-Party Data Exposure
With self-hosted storage, your recorded video and audio data travels from the desktop app directly to your S3 bucket. No recording content is processed or stored by third-party services outside your configured infrastructure.
AWS S3 HIPAA-Eligible Storage
Cap supports AWS S3, which is HIPAA-eligible under a BAA with Amazon. Configure Cap to use your existing HIPAA-covered AWS S3 bucket and your recordings stay within your established compliance boundary.
Separate Screen and Webcam Tracks
Studio Mode saves your screen recording and webcam as separate video tracks. This gives you precise control over what is stored, shared, or redacted — useful for recordings where on-screen PHI needs to be reviewed separately.
AI Transcription Under Your Control
Cap's AI captioning is optional. If your HIPAA policies restrict audio transcription through external APIs, simply leave auto-captions disabled. The recording and sharing workflow functions fully without any AI processing.
Self-Hostable Platform
The entire Cap platform — including the web dashboard and sharing layer — can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Run Cap completely within your network perimeter so no component of the system is outside your compliance controls.
See Cap in Action
Watch how Cap makes screen recording simple, powerful, and accessible.
How Cap Enables HIPAA-Compliant Recording
Most screen recorders store recordings on third-party servers by default — Cap gives healthcare teams the controls to change that
Cap vs Loom for Healthcare
Loom stores all recordings on Loom's servers with no option to self-host. For healthcare organizations handling PHI, this creates significant HIPAA risk. Cap with self-hosted storage keeps all recording data on infrastructure you control. See the full Cap vs Loom comparison.
Cap vs Zoom for Recording
Zoom offers HIPAA BAAs for video conferencing but stores cloud recordings on Zoom's infrastructure. Cap records asynchronously to your own S3 bucket — no third-party cloud storage required. Better suited for recorded training content, EHR walkthroughs, and async clinical communications.
Cap for Medical Education Content
Medical schools and hospitals use Cap to create EHR training walkthroughs, clinical procedure documentation, and compliance training. Studio Mode is free with no time limits, and self-hosted storage ensures training content with any clinical visuals stays on your infrastructure.
Cap for Telehealth and Patient Education
Record patient education videos and clinical walkthroughs with Cap. With self-hosted storage, video files never leave your AWS S3 or private cloud environment. Password-protected sharing links ensure only authorized patients and staff can access the content.
Two Recording Modes for Healthcare Workflows
Cap offers two modes to match different use cases — from quick clinical updates to structured medical training content
Instant Mode
Record a clinical walkthrough or patient education video and get a shareable link immediately. Combined with self-hosted storage, the link points to your own S3 bucket — keeping the data within your HIPAA-covered environment. Free plan supports recordings up to 5 minutes.
Studio Mode
Completely free for personal use with no time limits. Records screen and webcam as separate tracks for post-production review and redaction. Ideal for medical education, EHR training content, and compliance documentation where editing control is required.
Cap vs Other Tools for HIPAA Screen Recording
| Feature | Cap (Self-Hosted) | Loom | Zoom | Camtasia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted storage | Yes — any S3 | No | No | No |
| Open-source code | Yes — MIT | No | No | No |
| AWS S3 HIPAA support | Yes — via your BAA | N/A | BAA available | N/A |
| PHI off third-party servers | Yes — with self-hosting | No | No | Local only |
| AI captions optional | Yes — can disable | Always on (paid) | Always on | Optional |
| Password-protected links | Yes | Paid only | Yes | No |
| Fully self-hostable platform | Yes | No | No | No |
| Free for personal use | Yes — Studio Mode | Limited | Limited | $299.99 one-time |
HIPAA Screen Recording Use Cases
Healthcare organizations use Cap for a range of workflows where data residency and access control matter
EHR and Clinical Software Training
Record walkthroughs of EHR systems, clinical workflows, and software tools for staff training. With self-hosted storage on AWS S3, all recorded content stays within your HIPAA-covered infrastructure. AI captions can be disabled if the training content includes any patient-visible information.
Telehealth Workflow Documentation
Document telehealth platform workflows, intake procedures, and patient communication protocols with screen recordings. Cap's async sharing model lets clinical staff review workflow documentation on their own schedule without requiring a live meeting.
Compliance and Audit Documentation
Record compliance training sessions, policy walkthroughs, and audit preparation content. Open-source code means your compliance team can verify exactly how data is handled. Self-hosted storage keeps all documentation within your established data governance controls.
IT and Security Team Walkthroughs
Healthcare IT teams use Cap to create internal security documentation, system configuration walkthroughs, and incident response training. Recordings are stored directly to your S3 bucket — no recording content traverses external networks.
Patient Education Videos
Create recorded patient education content — post-procedure care instructions, medication guides, and condition management walkthroughs. Password-protected Cap links restrict access to the intended patient, and self-hosted storage keeps video data in your environment.
Medical Device and Software Demonstrations
Medical device companies and health IT vendors use Cap to record product demonstrations and training content for healthcare clients. Open-source code simplifies vendor security reviews, and self-hosted storage satisfies healthcare customer data requirements.
How to Set Up HIPAA-Compliant Screen Recording with Cap
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Create a HIPAA-eligible AWS S3 bucket in your AWS account — ensure your AWS account is covered by an AWS BAA
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Configure Cap's storage settings to point to your AWS S3 bucket using your AWS access key and secret
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Download Cap for Mac or Windows — installation takes under 2 minutes
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Disable AI auto-captions in Cap settings if your HIPAA policy restricts external audio transcription
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Test a recording — stop recording and verify the file appears in your S3 bucket, not Cap's storage
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Configure password protection on shared links for any recordings containing clinical content
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For full platform control, deploy the Cap self-hosted web application within your own infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions About HIPAA-Compliant Screen Recording
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