Adjust the Canvas Dimensions

The canvas displays a preview of the video at the location of the playhead on the timeline. For best results, adjust the canvas size to the dimensions you plan to export your final video to before editing.

Set the canvas zoom scale to 100% for a preview for how the final video will appear produced at the current canvas dimensions.
Canvas scale dropdown

  1. Select Edit > Adjust Canvas.
  2. The Canvas controls appear under the canvas. Camtasia dims the entire applicaiton except for the canvas area. Enter the dimensions you plan to export your video (in pixels) into the Width and Height fields or select a common export dimensions from the Preset menu.Canvas controls
  3. Click Apply.
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