Desktop Utilities
KeyOverlay
A lightweight Windows keystroke visualizer for showing keyboard shortcuts, modifier keys, and typed input during demos, recordings, and live teaching.
KeyOverlay is a small Windows utility for displaying keyboard input on screen so shortcuts, modifier keys, and command sequences are easier to follow during tutorials, classroom demonstrations, livestreams, and screen recordings.
What it helps with
Clear shortcut demos
Show key presses visually so students and viewers can see the exact shortcuts used while you work.
Recording-friendly overlay
Use an on-screen overlay to make software tutorials, process videos, and live demonstrations easier to follow.
Lightweight Windows utility
Download the Windows x64 release and run it as a focused desktop helper alongside the software you are presenting.
Who it's for
- Instructors and tutorial creators who want keyboard commands to be visible without repeatedly pausing to explain every shortcut.
- Artists, editors, and technical demos where shortcut-heavy workflows are easier to understand when the keys are shown on screen.
- Livestreamers and screen-recording workflows that benefit from a simple keystroke overlay during real-time presentation.
Version v0.2.0
The v0.2.0 release provides a Windows x64 installer for getting KeyOverlay onto a presentation or recording machine quickly.