| Attribute | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | Software Name | ZDSoft Screen Recorder | | Version | 11.3.0 (Estimated/Legacy) | | Release Type | Portable (Standalone Executable) | | Developer | ZDSoft (zdsoft.com) | | Category | Video Capture / Screen Recording | | License Model | Shareware (Free trial with limitations; License required for full features) | | File Size | Approx. 8 MB - 15 MB (varies by package) |

This is where ZD Soft Screen Recorder shines. While OBS Studio is a resource hog (relying heavily on the GPU) and older recorders like FRAPS produced massive uncompressed files, ZD Soft strikes a brilliant middle ground.

Since ZD Soft Screen Recorder is obsolete, consider these modern, safe, and frequently updated alternatives:

| Software | Portable Available? | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | OBS Studio | Yes (via --portable mode) | Open-source, powerful, supports streaming and recording. Steeper learning curve. | | ShareX | Yes (official portable ZIP) | Free, open-source, great for screenshots + simple screen recording. | | FlashBack Express | No | Free for personal use, very easy to use. | | Loom | No (desktop app) | Simple cloud-based recording, free tier available. |