Camtasia is a high-end video editing program available for macOS and Windows. It comes with support for a multitude of media formats while offering great control over the videos you can create. It is incredibly easy-to-use, and even comes with a free mobile app for iOS and Android app.

Once you have finished editing, the videos you have created can be shared on platforms like Screencast.com, Google Drive, Vimeo and YouTube. But the real question here is whether or not it is great for you, since there are numerous other video editing programs out there. To find out, read on.

Overview

The video editors for Mac and Windows is professional-grade, offering great balance between a well-designed user interface and control. The tool is perfect for web content producers and videographers that want their content to look unique and professional.

Camtasia was previously known as Camtasia Studio, and its success only prompted the team behind the program to develop an app for Mac as well.

Features

First and foremost, the program is safe to use, so you do not have to worry about being compromised once the installers does what it is supposed to do. You do not have to worry about third-party apps being installed on your system.

When it comes to the features, Camtasia has plenty to keep you coming back for more. Upon accessing the program for the very first time, the user interface may seem busy. The good news is that it is carefully designed, so you not feel like Alice going down the rabbit hole. There is a sample project for you to play around with, and there is even a video tutorial that will get you up to speed with the program and its offerings in no time.

The interface has three main areas:

1. Media and effects library in the top left
2. Preview area in the top right
3. Track timelines at the bottom

To import media, you will not have to do much, as it functions just like any other “File Open” feature you have come across in other programs. You can even import videos from Google drive, which is always appreciated.

If you use your smartphone to record a lot of videos, then the mobile app will come incredibly handy. It can be used to connect to your desktop computer to transfer images and videos you need to edit.

Working with media is simple and precise. You can add media you want to work with by dragging and dropping, or by using the timeline. You can create as many tracks as you need, and then arrange and rename them as required. The cutting and pasting sections are incredibly fast, no different from how it is with a good word processor.

Adding overlays is no rocket science, as it is just as simple as adding media files. Simply select the effect or object needed from the list on the left, and then drag and drop it on the appropriate timeline.

The audio features are not many, but they are enough to for most purposes.

Pricing

If you are considering getting Camtasia, you will have to shell out $249 for the 2018 version for both PC and Mac. If you have purchased the program before, then you will only need to pay $99.50.

The program may not be free, but it does offer a 30-day free trial for those that want to take it for a spin before making an informed decision about it. Do keep in mind though, any and all content will be watermarked.  

Conclusion

Users that need a professional video editing program with a simple interface will feel right at home with Camtasia. The program is great in every way, making it possible to create and upload high quality videos in an hour tops. The mobile app makes it easier to transfer files, which adds more value to the overall package. The price is where things get a little fuzzy, as there plenty of industry-standard video editing programs out there that cost less – but you will have to spend more time learning to use them for best results.