Tutorial
How to highlight important elements in screen recordings
Stop hoping viewers notice the right button. Spotlight it, dim the rest, and keep the demo moving.
Step 1 — Highlight
Click the Highlight tool on the left toolbar.
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Why raw cursor movement is not enough
A moving cursor helps, but dense dashboards still scatter attention. A highlight region tells the viewer: this control is the point of this second of video.
How to add a highlight in VidLaya
- Upload your MP4, WebM, or MOV screen recording.
- Choose the Highlight tool and drag a box over the UI.
- Set when the highlight appears and how long it holds.
- Optionally add zoom on the same beat — see auto zoom.
Pair highlights with privacy blur
Highlighting a panel that contains an API key makes the leak worse. Cover secrets first with the blur workflow, then spotlight the safe controls. Overview of all three effects: zoom, highlight, and blur.