How does click-through mode work?

When click-through is enabled, Scrim makes the overlay window completely transparent to mouse events. You can select code, type, click links, and interact with application UI directly under the mask while keeping the private content hidden from viewers.

What macOS version is required?

Scrim requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later. It is built natively in Swift and SwiftUI for optimal performance and full system integration.

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Q: What is Scrim?

Scrim is a macOS screen privacy utility that creates persistent, floating overlay masks to hide sensitive on-screen content during screen sharing, presentations, livestreams, and demos. It runs entirely offline with zero telemetry and is a one-time purchase starting at $6.

Q: Does Scrim capture or record my screen?

Never. Scrim operates completely locally and sandboxed. It does not contain telemetry or internet-facing components. Screen Recording permissions are required by macOS solely so Scrim can position floating mask layers securely over other applications.

Q: How many Macs are allowed per license?

It depends on your plan. Solo covers 1 Mac, Duo covers up to 3 Macs, and Ultra covers unlimited Macs. Whatever your plan, you can deactivate a device anytime from within the app and move your license to a new Mac.

Q: How much does Scrim cost?

Scrim is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or recurring fees. There are three plans: Solo at $6 for 1 Mac, Duo at $12 for up to 3 Macs, and Ultra at $29 for unlimited Macs. Every plan includes all future updates for free.

Q: Does Scrim work on multiple monitors?

Yes. Scrim supports multi-monitor setups. You can create and position masks independently on each connected display. Masks persist across monitor arrangements and workspace changes.

Q: Can I customize mask appearance?

Absolutely. Scrim offers multiple mask styles including frosted glass blur, solid blackout, and soft tint modes. You can adjust opacity, color, corner radius, and save custom presets for different workflows.

Keep Stripe balances, databases, API keys, and distracting apps covered. No messy app reconfigurations or window rearranging during demos, livestreams, or DJ workflows.

Supports macOS Sequoia (15.0) and later

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What is Scrim?

Scrim is a macOS screen privacy utility that places persistent, floating overlay masks above every window to hide sensitive on-screen content during screen sharing, presentations, livestreams, and demos. Built natively in Swift, it runs entirely offline with zero telemetry.

Monthly subscription

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Who Uses Scrim?

Developers & Engineers

Hide API keys, environment variables, and database credentials during pair programming and code reviews on Zoom or Teams.

Sales Engineers & Support

Cover customer data, internal pricing, and admin panels while giving live product demos to prospects.

Streamers & Content Creators

Mask donation alerts, personal messages, or desktop notifications during Twitch and YouTube livestreams.

DJs & Music Producers

Hide track metadata, setlist plans, and software license keys during live DJ sets and production streams.

How it works

A seamless flow for presenters.

Protect details with a lightning fast utility that behaves naturally on macOS. Setup is done in less than thirty seconds.

Trigger Swiftly

Press your customizable hotkey ⌘⌥M or click the status menu bar icon to spawn a Scrim overlay block.

Drag & Cover

Position the overlay directly above sensitive metrics or database keys. Scale it to cover the exact pixel boundary.

Share Confidently

Present on Teams, Zoom, or Twitch. Swap tabs and applications effortlessly knowing your secrets are locked behind masks.

Built for zero friction

Everything built for zero friction.

We understand presentation fatigue. Scrim keeps out of the way, operating reliably as a background macOS utility with robust controls.

Instant Drag-to-Mask

Need to block out a variable section of your UI? Draw dynamic squares around code blocks, profile photos, or emails instantly. Resize freely to align precisely over UI containers.

Snap-to-Grid precisionSub-pixel math

Click-Through Support

Enable interactive click-through, rendering the mask visually opaque but computationally transparent. Click buttons or highlight text directly underneath your mask without moving it.

Event Pass-ThroughZero lag clicks

Profiles & Auto-Apply

Save groups of masks as profiles (e.g., "Stripe CRM", "AWS Console"). Have them apply automatically when specific target windows or domain URLs become active on screen.

Domain Match EngineAuto-restoration

High-Performance Engine

Written natively in Swift to run on macOS Sequoia. Draws zero CPU cycles when passive, runs entirely sandbox-offline, and never gathers tracker metrics or calls home.

Swift & Metal rendering0.0% Idle CPU

Why Scrim

How Scrim Compares

A few native Mac apps hide on-screen content. Here is how Scrim stacks up against the closest alternatives on the features that matter during live sharing.

Feature	Scrim	Cloaky	Perde	Hide My Screen
Free-position region masks (cover any area)
Resize & move masks freely
Click-through mode
Frosted glass & tint styles
Mask groups with batch toggle
Named presets, auto-apply per app
Custom rebindable global hotkeys
Multi-monitor support
One-time purchase (no subscription)
Runs 100% offline, no account

Comparison based on each product's publicly documented features. Scrim is purpose-built for positioning, grouping, and auto-applying privacy masks across every app you share.

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One simple, lifetime purchase.

No subscription fatigue. Start free, upgrade once, use forever.

Free

Try the core of Scrim and hide what matters — completely free, forever.

Up to 2 masks
Frosted glass & tint styles
Click-through mode
Multi-monitor support
Mask groups & batch toggle
Named presets & auto-apply
Custom global hotkeys
Free lifetime updates

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Scrim Ultra

$29one-time

Unlimited Macs. For power users and teams.

Unlimited masks
Frosted glass & tint styles
Click-through mode
Multi-monitor support
Mask groups & batch toggle
Named presets & auto-apply
Custom global hotkeys
Free lifetime updates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about permissions, licenses, or privacy? Here are clear answers.

Scrim is a macOS screen privacy utility that places persistent, floating overlay masks on any part of your screen. It lets you instantly conceal sensitive information like API keys, Stripe balances, database credentials, and personal data during screen sharing, demos, presentations, and livestreams.

When click-through is enabled, Scrim makes the overlay window completely transparent to mouse events. This allows you to select code, type, click links, and interact with application UI directly under the mask while keeping the private content hidden from viewers.

Never. Scrim operates completely locally and sandboxed. It does not contain telemetry or internet-facing components. Screen Recording permissions are required by macOS solely so Scrim can position floating mask layers securely over other applications.

It depends on your plan. Solo covers 1 Mac, Duo covers up to 3 Macs, and Ultra covers unlimited Macs. Whatever your plan, you can deactivate a device anytime from within the app and move your license to a new Mac.

To draw a custom overlay window above other applications and coordinate desktop coordinates, macOS requires Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions. Scrim acts as a pure visual filter — it never writes pixels to disk or network.

Yes! Scrim supports multi-monitor setups. You can create and position masks independently on each connected display. Masks persist across monitor arrangements and workspace changes.

Absolutely. Scrim offers multiple mask styles including frosted glass blur, solid blackout, and soft tint modes. You can adjust opacity, color, corner radius, and save custom presets for different workflows.

Scrim is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or recurring fees. There are three plans: Solo at $6 for 1 Mac, Duo at $12 for up to 3 Macs, and Ultra at $29 for unlimited Macs. Every plan includes all future updates for free.