File size of the recording can be very large, might benefit from video-compressing afterward.Provides basic video editing after recording is finished.

Price: Free (should be pre-installed with most Macs)

If you have a Mac, it's a very quick and simple option. Summary: Quicktime is an application included in MacOS that's typically for viewing videos, but it also has a screen recording option. To get the free version, need to fill out a form and wait for TechSmith to reply. Summary: Snagit is a cross-platform screencasting app that’s very easy to use, it's our first recommendation if you can purchase it or if the limitations of the COVID-19 free access aren't a problem for you (See price section below)ĬOVID-19 special access - Free until June 30th, 2020Īfter filling out the form on the COVID-19 special access page, TechSmith should send you an email with instructions for downloading Snagit.Īfter installing Snagit, you can follow the instructions here for creating a screen-capture video. Watch for 'NEW! (Date)' flags to appear in the text below. WE WILL CONTINUE UPDATING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS NEW INFORMATION & PRACTICES BECOME KNOWN.

This is a list of software options for creating screencast videos. Making a video of your computer screen (either just one window or the entire screen) is commonly referred to as Screencasting.

Screencast snagit