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Camtasia

Screen recorder and easy video editor from TechSmith for tutorials, training videos and demos – paid, with a free trial.

by TechSmith
PRICEPaid licence or subscription; free trial
FREE TRIALFree trial
RUNS ONWindows, macOS
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About Camtasia

Camtasia is a screen recorder and video editor from TechSmith, designed for creating tutorials, training videos, product demos and presentations. It combines recording and editing in one easy-to-learn program.

Main features:

  • Record the screen, webcam, microphone and system audio
  • Easy drag-and-drop video editor with a multi-track timeline
  • Annotations, callouts, arrows and cursor effects
  • Zoom-and-pan animations to highlight details
  • Captions, quizzes and interactive elements for training
  • Transitions, themes, templates and a royalty-free asset library
  • Export to MP4 or share directly to YouTube and other platforms

Camtasia is paid software with a free trial. It runs on Windows and macOS.

Key features

Screen recordingScreen, webcam, microphone and system audio
Easy editorDrag-and-drop multi-track timeline
AnnotationsCallouts, arrows and cursor effects
Zoom and panHighlight important details
InteractiveCaptions and quizzes for training
Asset libraryThemes, templates and royalty-free media
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License and price

License type
Paid (with free trial)
Free trial
Free trial
Price
Paid licence or subscription; free trial

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Recording and editing in one program
  • Very easy to learn
  • Great for tutorials and training

Keep in mind

  • Relatively expensive
  • Trial exports include a watermark

Frequently asked questions

Is Camtasia free?
No. Camtasia is paid software. A free trial is available, but exported videos include a watermark until you buy a licence.
What is Camtasia used for?
It is used to record the screen and create tutorials, training videos, product demos and presentations with an easy built-in editor.
Are there free alternatives to Camtasia?
Yes. OBS Studio and ShareX are free tools for screen recording; for editing you can use free editors such as DaVinci Resolve or Shotcut.
What operating systems does Camtasia support?
Camtasia runs on Windows and macOS.
Where can I download Camtasia safely?
Download it from the official TechSmith website using the link on this page.

Free alternatives to Camtasia

OBS StudioScreen recording and live streaming · Windows, macOS, LinuxFreeShareXQuick recordings, GIFs and annotated screenshots · WindowsFreeDaVinci ResolveEditing your recorded tutorials · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree; paid Studio version available
GUIDEBest Free Alternatives to CamtasiaThe best free alternatives to Camtasia for screen recording and tutorial videos: OBS Studio, ShareX and DaVinci Resolve. No watermarks. Download from official sites.