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Screen Recording
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Looking for a screen recorder? Awesome! We've got simple tools for whatever you need to capture. TechSmith has been helping folks record their screen for over 30 years!
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“The Best Screen Capture Software in the World”
"Best screen recording and image software by far!
sulMeva • October 2
"Very good desktop recording & video editing"
Bensflare • September 2020
"Snagit is THE BEST screen recording software"
Jon992 • November 2020
I tried free software, but it was buggy and pixelated. I tried other paid software, but they were too expensive, complicated, or had files that were way too large.
"My go to recorder"
Homie • September 2020
Been using Camtasia for years. So stable, versatile and easy to use. And the compression technique is amazing.
"Best desktop recorder"
"Love the video and screen recording."
Krisk • December 2020
"No review necessary! As it is the all time best"
Anon • September 2020
"Records Screen Video and Display Audio"
Nick P • May 2020
"Best desktop recorder"
Anonymous • August 2020
SCREEN RECORDING
Record anything on your screen
Snagit and Camtasia let you record anything on your screen, but you’re not stuck always recording the entire thing. Select a particular window or a specific region. Whatever you need, you can capture it.
RECORD AUDIO
Narration and system audio
Get a screen recorder with audio recording built right in. Whether you want to record a microphone or system audio (audio from YouTube, video calls, webinars, etc.) Snagit and Camtasia have you covered.
SHARE & EXPORT
Save or share videos in a snap
Save videos as a file on your computer or get a sharable link by sending them straight to places like YouTube, Vimeo, Slack, Google Drive, and more.
| FEATURES | SNAGIT | CAMTASIA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Screen Recording | ||
| Window Recording | ||
| Custom Selection Recording | ||
| Capture Screenshots | ||
| Record Microphone Audio | ||
| Record System Audio | ||
| Record Webcam | ||
| Video Trimming | ||
| Picture-in-Picture Video | ||
| Multi-track Video Editing | ||
| Audio Editing | ||
| Transitions | ||
| Animations | ||
| Zoom-and-Pan | ||
| Add Annotations, Callouts, and Text | ||
| Mouse Click Highlighting | ||
| Add Music and Sound Effects | ||
| Video Templates | ||
| Customizable Intros, Outros, and Other Assets | ||
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TechSmith is the industry leader
Snagit and Camtasia are rated the best screen and video capture software by G2's community of reviewers. For a complete picture of TechSmith's industry leadership, see G2's Grid® Report for Screen and Video Capture for Fall 2020.
We've got the info you need
Weekly tutorials, how-to guides, helpful blog posts, and a vast library of screen recording and video creation lessons.
TechSmith Academy
The Basics of Screen Recording course walks you through the entire screencasting creation process. Watch ›
Screen Recorder FAQs
How do you record your screen?
Nobody knows screen recording better than TechSmith, and we make it incredibly easy to do. First, download and install one of our world-class screen recorders. Whether you choose Snagit or Camtasia, the process is similar and involves three basic steps.
- Choose what you want to record
- Record your your videos
- Export, save, or share it wherever you need!
For a complete walkthrough checkout our blog post How to Record Your Screen (On Windows and Mac).
Do you have any free screen recorders?
Because we are passionate about making it easy for anyone to teach, train, and explain concepts visually, TechSmith is committed to offering a free screen capture and screen recording tool for our customers. TechSmith Capture offers modernized enhancements and aligns with our other flagship screen capture products, Snagit and Camtasia.
Do you have a mobile screen recorder?
TechSmith Capture is an iOS screen recorder available in the AppStore on any Apple device running iOS 13.6 and later. Create professional mobile demos and how-tos by recording your mobile device with TechSmith Capture and sending the videos right to Camtasia and Snagit.
What is a screencast?
A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Screencasts are just one of many different types of instructional videos.
What screen recorder is best for quick videos?
TechSmith Snagit is the best screen recorder for quick videos. Selecting what you want to record is intuitive, you can toggle between your screen and a webcam, and the video doesn't require production because Snagit immediately creates the recording as an MP4. Make some quick edits and you're ready to share your video!
What screen recorder is best for professional quality?
TechSmith Camtasia is the best screen recorder for professional quality screen recording and video editing. It is a complete, non-linear video editor with powerful screen recording and video editing features. Create videos with customizeable intros, outros, and complete video templates. Combine screen recordings with images, graphics, camera video, music, sound effects, and enhance them with zooming, animations, mouse click highlighting, and more.