123apps
123apps is a collection of browser-based PDF, audio and video editing tools. The tools include PDF essentials such as split, merge and conversion into other formats as well as audio and video cutting, joining, converting and recording tools. No registration is required and files are easily downloadable.
Availability: Web. 100 % free.
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Audacity
Audacity is an open source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing. Audacity can record live audio through a microphone or mixer, or digitize recordings from other media. Users can import, edit, combine sound files and export them in multiple formats. The software includes an easy editing tool and many effects such as noise reduction, pitch and tempo change, frequency filters, echo, etc.
Availability: Mac, Windows and GNU/Linux. Download required. 100 % free.
Camtasia
Camtasia is a video editing software by Techsmith with which users can create engaging and interactive videos. Users can record their screen or import their own audio or video files, edit them (split or remove portions of clips) and add special effects such as animation, transitions, narration, embedded quizzes, etc. Techsmith also offers various other paid screencasting and editing tools along with a free mobile video analysis tool and a free screen sharing software.
Availability: Mac and Windows. Download required. Free 30-day trial.
RECORDING AND SHARING
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Techsmith Capture
Techsmith Capture (previously knows as Jing) is a screencasting software by Techsmith that allows users to take pictures or videos of their screen. Annotations can be added to pictures and audio can be enabled while recording so that users can add comments to their videos. Pictures and videos can be uploaded to the web (a URL will be generated) or on the computer.
Availability: Mac and Windows. Download and registration required. 100 % free.
The video format of this resource will soon no longer be compatible with web browsers, still usable for screenshots, Snagit (below) is recommended as a (paid) replacement.
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Chirbit
Chirbit is an audio sharing application that allows users to record and upload audio via the app or the web-based recorder and then share the file on social media platforms. Users can upload up to 2GB of audio on a free account, embed audio anywhere with the HTML5 player, extract audio from their YouTube videos, add images, geotag the audio files and get a unique QR code for sharing.
Availability: Web, iOS and Android. Free basic account.
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Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is a screen recorder that allows users to capture any area of their screen with the option to add narration from their microphone and video from their webcam. The tool can be used to record lectures, webinars, games, Skype calls, etc. and recordings can be shared on the Screencast-O-Matic website, YouTube, or saved directly as a video file.
Availability: Mac and Windows. Download required. Free basic version.
Snagit
Snagitis a screencasting software by Techsmith that allows users to take pictures or videos of their screen. Annotations can be added to pictures and audio can be enabled while recording so that users can add comments to their videos. Pictures and videos can be uploaded to the web (a URL will be generated) or on the computer.
Availability: Mac and Windows. Download and registration required. 15 day free trial then must purchase software.
