Camtasia
Camtasia is paid software: you can try it for free for a limited time, after which a license is required. See free alternatives ↓
Camtasia by TechSmith Corporation is a commercial screen recording and video editing software designed for creating tutorials, presentations, and instructional content. It allows users to capture desktop activity, webcams, and audio simultaneously, and then refine the footage using built-in editing tools, transitions, and annotations.
www.techsmith.com · Official website
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- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 26.2.5.21144
- Release date
- Nov. 3, 2026
- License
- Proprietary
- Installer type
- burn
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id TechSmith.Camtasia -eSHA256 (file verification)
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- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
- This is not a virus scan. Check on VirusTotal
- Version
- 2026.2.4
- License
- Proprietary
- Installer type
- dmg
How do I use this?
This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.
brew install --cask camtasiaSHA256 (file verification)
f52172cffc143dc05e4127b986935de83e5becc490e80c9116e632f9bc9aa252We couldn't find a Linux version of Camtasia in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
You can try these instead:
We couldn't find a Android version of Camtasia in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Security update: according to the publisher's release notes, Camtasia 26.2.5.21144 fixes security vulnerabilities. If you use an older version, update.
CVE-2026-111497
Official release notes →
Camtasia 26.2.5.21144: what's new?
Highlights
- Full-screen, window, or region screen recording with multi-track audio capture
- Built-in non-linear video editor with timeline, canvas, and media library
- Library of visual effects, transitions, cursor highlights, and callouts
- Interactive quiz elements and closed captioning support for educational videos
Who is it for?
Camtasia is designed for educators, corporate trainers, and content creators producing instructional videos. It is primarily used to record software walkthroughs, video tutorials, and interactive presentations.
Good to know before installing
- Available only on Windows and macOS; Linux is not supported.
- The free trial exports videos with a visible watermark and requires a paid license for permanent use.
- Lacks advanced cinematic color grading and compositing tools found in dedicated professional video editing suites.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button to get the Windows installer executable.
- Run the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen setup prompts.
- Launch Camtasia from the Start menu and select the free trial option.
macOS
- Click the official download button to get the macOS installer package.
- Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag Camtasia to your Applications folder.
- Launch Camtasia and sign in or start your free trial period.
Free alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Camtasia available as a free program?
No, Camtasia is commercial software. TechSmith offers a free trial period with full features, but exported videos include a watermark during the trial.
Can I record both screen and webcam at the same time?
Yes, Camtasia can capture your display, webcam video feed, microphone audio, and system audio simultaneously on separate tracks.
What platforms does Camtasia support?
Camtasia is officially available for Windows and macOS desktop operating systems.