Camtasia is a successful combination of recorder and editor. Videos and audio files can be imported into the video editing software in a variety of ways. Moreover, users can record and import their own desktops, audio tracks, and PowerPoint presentations. Camtasia supports all major video formats, including AVI, MOV, WMA, MPG, MTS, MPEG, CAMREC, M2TS, and SWF. It can also be used to run and edit high-quality HD and 4K videos. In addition, users can also import all major image formats into the software. Camtasia Studio can be used to edit all imported data and make individual changes. A PowerPoint add-on makes it possible to directly record video using the software. Recorded or edited videos are saved as CAMREC files, Camtasia’s proprietary format. This is actually a container format that holds an AVI file along with additional information. The proprietary file format includes the original raw footage, and can later be modified using the video editing software.

Camtasia features an impressively large array of different effects, animations, transitions, and blends. Users also have access to various colors and sounds. The options available allow users to individually modify recorded or imported clips and make significant enhancements. The easy-to-use video editor gives users access to animated backgrounds, background music, numerous icons, and motion graphics. All elements can be used freely and even uploaded on YouTube. Of course, buyers can also use their own images. An excellent tool for making training videos is Camtasia’s cursor effects. These allow the user to specifically highlight the mouse pointer with a spotlight effect of a colored circle so it’s easier to follow in the finished video. The Pan & Zoom feature can be used to enlarge specific areas in an image or video, and Call-outs allow objects to be embedded into videos that are already recorded. Camtasia’s video editor also allows users to add text to their clips. There are even larger fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice quizzes to choose from.

Camtasia Studio allows users to record video from their desktop, making it easy to create video tutorials and training videos. The screen recorder makes it possible to capture the user’s desktop down to the last pixel and record audio in addition to the video clip itself. A wide variety of effects and elements allow users to individually modify clips and use them for all kinds of purposes. The Production Wizard helps users publish their projects by uploading clips directly onto YouTube if they want. Camtasia Studio runs on both Mac and Windows operating systems, including older versions.

This professional video editing software has a tidy-looking and easy-to-use interface consisting of a variety of self-explanatory features. After a brief learning period, even beginners will be able to create sophisticated videos. If users have any questions or problems, they can find the help they need by turning to the program’s friendly community or by contacting the support team via email or live chat, with personnel who offer assistance in a variety of languages. There is a useful hotline as well, but it’s located in the US, so it costs a lot of money for users outside the States and team members only speak English.