Camtasia Reviews & Product Details

Camtasia has all of the professional video editing as previous tools I've used (FinalCut Pro for example) but is MUCH easier to use. I also LOVE the ability to create a voice-over! It is modern, generates common output formats, is easy to get help and learning opportunities, and is priced well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a government contractor we have more sensitive data and more strict cyber security requirements so for some projects we can't use certain features such as the collaboration feature where you can share a link to a draft video and get input from others. Though I really like the feature for other less sensitive work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easy Camtasia is to use, which makes creating demonstration videos simple even though I'm not a video professional. I appreciate its great editing tools, especially how easy it is to cut out ums, ahs, and pauses, and that the remaining video and audio slide over automatically, so I don't have to manually adjust them. Recording video is straightforward, and I often use the tool to add audio afterward. The initial setup was also very easy; I just download a single file, click install, and it's all set up. These features help me make the videos I need for my work, and I often recommend Camtasia to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation is not up to date with the latest release. Additionally, there are known bugs, which are not mentioned in the documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love this platform because it makes it easier for me to create videos for my extension outreach work. I also really appreciate the support it offers through mini-videos and training modules, which help me learn as I go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had to buy Audiate just to be able to create transcripts. It would be great to have a single system that includes this, instead of requiring you to spend extra money just to create a project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One very nifty thing is the new AI noise removal tool for recorded audio/narration. I'm not sure exactly how new it is, but the previous noise reduction tool was pretty limited. This AI version works a treat, and it's actually saving me a bunch of time exporting my WAV files to Goldwave to apply noise reduction. Then I'd usually export the updated audio files to MP3 and reimport them into Camtasia. Then I still had to manually replace the WAVs with the MP3s on the timeline. Now there's just no need for ANY of that, because I just select all audio files on the timeline and apply the one audio effect, and it's done. No muss, no fuss. And it does a great job, for the most part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are still plenty of quirks, minor bugs, and questionable designs, as before. Most of them haven't been improved but I haven't noticed any new ones lately--at least not with the Windows version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camtasia is an excellent product that is easy to learn and rich with features. I can almost always figure out how to make videos look the way I want with transitions, audio tracks, and as many layers as I need to create some fun content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sadly, Camtasia's premium features are now available only to those willing to purchase a recurring subscription. I even called to see if I could bolt on Audiate and maintain my one-time user license, but that isn't the case. I understand recurring revenue and SAAS is kind of the way to go for tech companies, but I was really sad to be a long-time user who has purchased multiple licenses and maintenance agreements over the years, as well as promoting the product and getting other licensed users for them, only to be told that my past purchases didn't really matter, and the only way to have access to the "new and best" of Camtasia was to become a subscriber. I'll still use my last purchased license of Camtasia, but it is likely there are other products that would meet my needs, have the premium features I am looking for, and cost less, when the time comes to upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Camtasia really easy to use, with everything laid out logically and straightforwardly. Its built-in features, like background music, callouts, and audio and visual transitions, are helpful and useful. They let me highlight things on screen and emphasize points, and make my videos more polished and easier to understand. Smooth transitions also make the videos easier on the eyes. I can make quick edits and turn around training videos and updates efficiently. Setup was very easy, the instructions were straightforward, the videos export cleanly, and the integration with Audiate works really well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had a little bit of a challenge with the subscription process. I somehow subscribed to Camtasia twice and paid for two overlapping annual subscriptions. One included Audiate and one didn’t, and I needed the Audiate subscription, so I had to cancel one. I now have separate subscriptions for Camtasia and Audiate, and when they renew next year, I’ll have to let one expire, go a few weeks without it, and then renew as a bundle because it’s a better deal. That’s really the only issue I’ve had. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate how easy it is to use, and how much time it saves me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camtasia offers a huge range of possibilities, but that can sometimes leave me feeling stuck because I’m worried about making the wrong choice. There are simply too many options to choose from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Descript to edit videos with AI and it's so simple. And this is the downside of Camtasia - it can't do any of these. Camtasia is no longer the go-to for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Include AI in its editing capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Camtasia for creating instructional videos, and I like how it's very easy to work with and how quickly I can learn to make really good videos with it. I appreciate the built-in templates and elements that help me create impressive video effects fast. The design process in Camtasia is really easy. Since we are in a fast-paced organization, the speed and ease of use are really beneficial. There are also many assets available to use, which I find valuable. Overall, the usability of Camtasia is great, and there's nothing that stands out to me as not working well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It might not be sufficient for more advanced needs, but for instructional videos in eLearning projects it was more than enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy it is to record my screen with my webcam video on screen and then move straight into editing in one smooth flow. The built-in editing tools make cutting and editing easy, and editing the audio transcription automatically edits the video's audio too, which is powerful and saves me time. I like having detailed control over the editing without the process feeling too complex. I can publish the video afterward, and Camtasia has sped up recording and publishing videos. The initial setup was very easy. It’s a good product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've had a few experiences with Camtasia crashing and bugs, but that was on unsupported hardware. I hope it supports Windows ARM computers in the future, because I'd use it more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.