KeyPress OSD – a unique OSD for screencasts; my first ever developed app

by marius_sucan • 2 years ago

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KeyPress OSD is the first application I developed. I learned the basics of coding with this one, in AHK. I developed it, because I needed something to help me see easier what I type in small text fields and help me use the computer easier. I found no application out there, in the summer of 2017, that can display an entire text line, as one types. All of the screencast apps show just one character at a time.

KPO is an application designed for screencasting and tutorials that displays keyboard keys and mouse clicks on-screen. With KPO you can easily show your viewers what keys and mouse clicks you are using, making it perfect for tutorials and demonstrations. Unlike other similar applications, it offers unique features no other application has. KeyPress OSD does not require any installation, making it easy to use on any computer. Simply download the application, run it, and start screencasting.

Two editions are available: Commercial edition: https://keypressosd.com/

Freeware, open source: https://github.com/marius-sucan/KeyPress-OSD

And yes, before anyone comes at me for the shameless plug, I posted this here because I want to make my own application a bit more known, because it really has some unique features, and because it is my «hello world» app, which turned into something more, and I have put into it a lot of efforts.

Critique and feedback, welcomed.

Best regards, Marius.

jan6• 2 years ago

perhaps worth pointing out the "some unique features" instead of being so vague about it ;)

marius_sucan3• 2 years ago

1. KeyPress OSD can be a great typing visual aid, it displays text lines as you type. 2. And it does... text auto-replace, you can use it to expand abbrevations. 3. Mouse keys that work a lot better the mouse keys from Windows 10 or 11... with better behaviour customization options. 4. Multi-clipboard manager. 5. Recall previous typed lines and insert into current app 6. Identify and display which keys are dead keys, when pressed. 7. Key names in different languages. 8. Rename key names. 9. Granular control over the audio-cues when pressing keys.

gebar• 2 years ago

I am a content creater and tutorial maker and I love how this app works! I use it for working with students through screen sharing as well. I think this app gives great accessibility functions as well as very good customizability for all kinds of tutorials. The 7 day trial period drew me in, as well ;)

marius_sucan3• 2 years ago

Thank you ! Glad to hear this. <3

KeyPress OSD – a unique OSD for screencasts; my first ever developed app

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