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Smarter screen capture and recording starts here

Our AI-powered tools help you communicate more
effectively, whether sharing a quick how-to or 
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Our AI features help you create better content without giving up control. 
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CAMTASIA

Rev Media Now Editable on Timeline (Beta)

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CAMTASIA

Single Window or Application Recording

SNAGIT

Instantly Turn Clicks Into Step-by-Step Guides

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SNAGIT

Instantly Redact Sensitive Information from Screenshots

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CAMTASIA

Eliminate Distractions with AI Background Noise Removal

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CAMTASIA

Make Cursor Movements Look Cinematic with New Effects

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CAMTASIA

Sync Generate Avatar Updates from Audiate

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SNAGIT

Easily Stitch Multiple Videos Together

Turn knowledge into action

Turn knowledge into action

TechSmith helps you turn what you know into content people actually understand.

Technical documentation

Make technical content easier to understand and quicker to create. Snagit helps you build clear, visual documentation that people can actually follow.

Corporate training

Make onboarding, process updates, and systems training easier to understand and faster to create. Camtasia helps you turn complex topics into clear, engaging content your team will actually watch.

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Team communication

Replace long emails and repeat meetings with clear, visual updates. Snagit helps you capture and explain your message quickly so your team stays aligned.

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Trusted by millions, these two tools have earned their spot at the top.

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Quick screen recording for clear communication.

  • Capture full screen or selected areas
  • Record microphone audio
  • Record system audio

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Record, edit, and share professional-quality screen videos.

  • Record screen, webcam, mic, and system audio
  • Edit with drag-and-drop, AI-assisted tools
  • Add annotations, transitions, and effects

AI-powered screen recording and video editing

Camtasia helps you turn your knowledge into engaging videos with AI-powered tools.
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Your all-in-one solution for screen-first video

Camtasia has everything you need to create polished, professional videos from screen recordings. Record, edit, and share all in one platform.

Edit your video by editing text

Stop hunting for mistakes on the timeline. Camtasia, powered by Audiate, automatically transcribes your audio into text. To cut a mistake, just delete a word.
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Simplify your workflow with drag-and-drop editing

Even complex edits like zooms or callouts are only a few clicks away.
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Stay on brand with custom themes and templates

Make your videos feel professional and consistent with customizable themes and templates.
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Accessibility features built right in

Instantly create captions and translations so your videos connect with more people, in more places.
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Cursor effects and annotations that clarify every step

Make your tutorials easier to follow with easy-to-add on-screen annotations and customizable cursor effects.
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Camtasia consistently ranks as a top choice for ease of use, support, and video creation power.
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No downloads, no setup—just launch and start recording from your browser.
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  • Step 1: Select what you want to record

    Choose your computer screen, webcam, and audio settings.

  • Step 2: Customize your layout

    Apply a custom look to arrange your screen and webcam with a professional design.

  • Step 3: Collaborate and share

    Instantly share your video with a link or invite your team to collaborate.

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“The fact that I can take a simple screen grab or record a quick video and edit them on the fly in minutes is awesome! Then sharing it is quick and simple.”
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Camtasia Online Only

Access to Camtasia online for short screen recordings in your browser and sharing with your team.

   
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Access to Camtasia online and Camtasia Snagit for creating longer videos and advanced screen capture and editing.

   
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From multi-track editing to AI tools that simplify your workflow, Camtasia puts everything you need to create professional screen content in one intuitive platform
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How to record your screen with Snagit

Creating a video with Snagit is as easy as 1, 2, 3. No need for technical expertise—just follow these simple steps:
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Step 1: Select the area to record
Choose the part of your screen you want to capture, whether it’s a single window, the entire screen, or a custom selection.
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Step 2: Hit record
Click the record button and start walking through your process, explaining steps, or documenting a bug.
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Step 3: Edit and share
Once you’re done recording, you can trim out any mistakes with Snagit’s simple video editor. Then, generate a link to your video in a single click.

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Camtasia Vs All

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Camtasia Vs All
  Camtasia iconCamtasia LOOM VEED SYNTHESIA
 . Easy video creation Camtasia, Easy video creation. Included LOOM, Easy video creation. Included VEED, Easy video creation. Included SYNTHESIA, Easy video creation. Included
 . Instant share link Camtasia, Instant share link. Included LOOM, Instant share link. Included VEED, Instant share link. Included SYNTHESIA, Instant share link. Included
 . Browser-based recording Camtasia, Browser-based recording. Included LOOM, Browser-based recording. Included VEED, Browser-based recording. Included SYNTHESIA, Browser-based recording. Included
 . Free Tier Camtasia, Free Tier. — Not applicable LOOM, Free Tier. Included VEED, Free Tier. Included SYNTHESIA, Free Tier. Included
 . Flexible layouts Camtasia, Flexible layouts. Included LOOM, Flexible layouts. Not included VEED, Flexible layouts. Not included SYNTHESIA, Flexible layouts. Not included
 . Multi-scene support Camtasia, Multi-scene support. Included LOOM, Multi-scene support. Not included VEED, Multi-scene support. Not included SYNTHESIA, Multi-scene support. Not included
 . Multi-user collaboration workflows Camtasia, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Included LOOM, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included VEED, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included SYNTHESIA, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included
 . Advanced image capture and editing Camtasia, Advanced image capture and editing. Included LOOM, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included VEED, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included SYNTHESIA, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included
 . Create videos from images Camtasia, Create videos from images. Included LOOM, Create videos from images. Not included VEED, Create videos from images. Not included SYNTHESIA, Create videos from images. Not included
 . Paid plans starting at Camtasia, Paid plans starting at. $39 LOOM, Paid plans starting at. $180 VEED, Paid plans starting at. $XX SYNTHESIA, Paid plans starting at. $XX
 . Camtasia, . Try it Out! LOOM, . VEED, . SYNTHESIA, .

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  • Easy video creation. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Instant share link. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Browser-based recording. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Free Tier. Camtasia: —. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Flexible layouts. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Multi-scene support. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Multi-user collaboration workflows. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Advanced image capture and editing. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Create videos from images. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Paid plans starting at. Camtasia: $39. LOOM: $180. VEED: $XX. SYNTHESIA: $XX
  • . Camtasia: Try it Out!. LOOM: . VEED: . SYNTHESIA:
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FEATURE Camtasia iconCamtasia LOOM VEED SYNTHESIA
FEATURE. Easy video creation Camtasia, Easy video creation. Included LOOM, Easy video creation. Included VEED, Easy video creation. Included SYNTHESIA, Easy video creation. Included
FEATURE. Instant share link Camtasia, Instant share link. Included LOOM, Instant share link. Included VEED, Instant share link. Included SYNTHESIA, Instant share link. Included
FEATURE. Browser-based recording Camtasia, Browser-based recording. Included LOOM, Browser-based recording. Included VEED, Browser-based recording. Included SYNTHESIA, Browser-based recording. Included
FEATURE. Free Tier Camtasia, Free Tier. Included LOOM, Free Tier. Included VEED, Free Tier. Included SYNTHESIA, Free Tier. Included
FEATURE. Flexible layouts Camtasia, Flexible layouts. Included LOOM, Flexible layouts. Not included VEED, Flexible layouts. Not included SYNTHESIA, Flexible layouts. Not included
FEATURE. Multi-scene support Camtasia, Multi-scene support. Included LOOM, Multi-scene support. Not included VEED, Multi-scene support. Not included SYNTHESIA, Multi-scene support. Not included
FEATURE. Multi-user collaboration workflows Camtasia, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Included LOOM, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included VEED, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included SYNTHESIA, Multi-user collaboration workflows. Not included
FEATURE. Advanced image capture and editing Camtasia, Advanced image capture and editing. Included LOOM, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included VEED, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included SYNTHESIA, Advanced image capture and editing. Not included
FEATURE. Create videos from images Camtasia, Create videos from images. Included LOOM, Create videos from images. Not included VEED, Create videos from images. Not included SYNTHESIA, Create videos from images. Not included
FEATURE. Paid plans starting at Camtasia, Paid plans starting at. $39 LOOM, Paid plans starting at. $180 VEED, Paid plans starting at. $XX SYNTHESIA, Paid plans starting at. $XX
FEATURE. Camtasia, . Try it Out! LOOM, . VEED, . SYNTHESIA, .

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  • Easy video creation. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Instant share link. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Browser-based recording. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Free Tier. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Included. VEED: Included. SYNTHESIA: Included
  • Flexible layouts. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Multi-scene support. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Multi-user collaboration workflows. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Advanced image capture and editing. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Create videos from images. Camtasia: Included. LOOM: Not included. VEED: Not included. SYNTHESIA: Not included
  • Paid plans starting at. Camtasia: $39. LOOM: $180. VEED: $XX. SYNTHESIA: $XX
  • . Camtasia: Try it Out!. LOOM: . VEED: . SYNTHESIA:
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