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+ # Installing Camtasia
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+ ## Overview
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+ Camtasia is a professional screen recording and video editing software developed by TechSmith Corporation. It enables users to capture screen activity, record webcam footage, and create polished instructional videos, tutorials, product demonstrations, and presentations. Camtasia combines an intuitive screen recorder with a powerful video editor that includes features such as annotations, callouts, animations, transitions, and audio enhancement tools. The software is widely used by educators, corporate trainers, content creators, and marketing professionals to produce high-quality video content.
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+ **Important Platform Limitation:** Camtasia is officially supported only on **macOS** and **Windows**. TechSmith does not provide Linux versions, which affects Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Amazon Linux, WSL, and other Linux distributions.
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+ ## Dependencies
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+ ### macOS (Homebrew)
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+ - **Required:**
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+ - `Homebrew` - Install via `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"` or run `dev install homebrew`
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+ - **Optional:** None
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+ - **Auto-installed:** Camtasia dependencies are handled automatically by the Homebrew cask installation process
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+ ### Ubuntu (APT/Snap)
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+ - **Installation not supported** - TechSmith does not provide Linux versions of Camtasia. See Alternative Solutions section in the Ubuntu/Debian installation documentation for Linux-compatible screen recording tools.
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+ ### Raspberry Pi OS (APT/Snap)
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+ - **Installation not supported** - Camtasia is not available for ARM architecture and TechSmith does not support Linux platforms. See Alternative Solutions section in the Raspberry Pi OS installation documentation for Linux-compatible screen recording tools.
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+ ### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
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+ - **Installation not supported** - TechSmith does not provide packages for any Linux distribution. See Alternative Solutions section in the Amazon Linux/RHEL installation documentation for Linux-compatible screen recording tools.
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+ ### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
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+ - **Required:**
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+ - `winget` (Windows Package Manager) - Pre-installed on Windows 11 and Windows 10 (version 1809+). For manual installation, install "App Installer" from Microsoft Store or run `dev install winget`
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+ - **Optional:** None
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+ - **Auto-installed:**
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+ - `Visual C++ Redistributable` - Required runtime library (installed automatically by winget if missing)
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+ - `WebView2 Runtime` - Required for modern UI components (installed automatically by winget if missing)
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+ ### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
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+ - **Required:**
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+ - `PowerShell` - Pre-installed on all supported Windows versions (Windows 10/11), accessible at `/c/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell/v1.0/powershell.exe`
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+ - `winget` (on Windows host) - Install "App Installer" from Microsoft Store or run `dev install winget` from an Administrator PowerShell
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+ - **Optional:** None
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+ - **Auto-installed:**
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+ - `Visual C++ Redistributable` - Required runtime library (installed automatically by winget if missing)
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+ - `WebView2 Runtime` - Required for modern UI components (installed automatically by winget if missing)
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+ ## Prerequisites
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+ Before installing Camtasia on any platform, ensure you have:
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+ 1. **TechSmith Account**: Required for activation and license management. Create one at [techsmith.com](https://www.techsmith.com) if you do not have one.
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+ 2. **License or Trial**: Camtasia requires a paid license for full functionality. A free trial with watermarked exports is available.
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+ 3. **Internet Connection**: Required for initial download, activation, and updates.
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+ 4. **Administrative Privileges**: Required for system-wide installation on most platforms.
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+ ---
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+ ## Platform-Specific Installation
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+ ### macOS (Homebrew)
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+ Camtasia is available as a Homebrew cask and can be installed non-interactively.
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+ #### Prerequisites
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+ - macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later for Camtasia 2024.x
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+ - Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) or Intel processor
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+ - Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
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+ - 4 GB available disk space (SSD recommended)
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+ #### Verification
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+ ```
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+ - macOS 13 Ventura: Camtasia 2021.0.13 through 2025.2.5
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+ #### Why It Cannot Work
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+ **SimpleScreenRecorder** (Lightweight screen recorder):
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y simplescreenrecorder
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+ ```
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+
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+ **OpenShot** (Video editing):
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y openshot
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+ ```
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+
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+ #### Verification
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+
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+ Verify the alternatives are installed:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ obs --version
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+ kdenlive --version
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+ ```
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+
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+ #### Troubleshooting
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+
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+ **Problem**: User attempts to run Windows Camtasia installer via Wine
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+
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+ **Solution**: This approach is not recommended. Wine compatibility with modern Camtasia is poor due to:
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+ - Complex video codec requirements
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+ - DirectX dependencies
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+ - Hardware acceleration requirements
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+
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+ Use the native Linux alternatives listed above instead.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ### Raspberry Pi OS (APT)
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+
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+ **Camtasia is NOT supported on Raspberry Pi OS.** This is due to two fundamental incompatibilities:
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+
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+ 1. **Architecture**: Camtasia is compiled for x86/x86_64 processors. Raspberry Pi uses ARM processors, and TechSmith does not release ARM-compiled versions.
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+ 2. **Operating System**: TechSmith only supports macOS and Windows. There is no Linux support of any kind.
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+
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+ #### Why It Cannot Work
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+
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+ - TechSmith's software is closed-source and cannot be recompiled for ARM
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+ - x86 emulation on ARM is too slow for practical use of video editing applications
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+ - Even Wine cannot bridge this gap because it requires x86 binaries
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+ - Camtasia's video processing requires significant CPU/GPU resources
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+
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+ #### Alternative Solutions
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+
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+ For screen recording and video editing on Raspberry Pi, install these open-source alternatives:
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+
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+ **OBS Studio** (Screen recording):
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y obs-studio
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Kdenlive** (Video editing):
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y kdenlive
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+ ```
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+
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+ **SimpleScreenRecorder** (Lightweight screen recorder):
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y simplescreenrecorder
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Note**: Video editing performance on Raspberry Pi is limited due to hardware constraints. Consider using a more powerful system for intensive video editing tasks.
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+
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+ #### Verification
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+
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+ Verify your architecture to confirm ARM:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ uname -m
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+ ```
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+
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+ If this outputs `armv7l` or `aarch64`, your system is ARM-based and Camtasia is not available.
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+
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+ Verify alternatives are installed:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ obs --version
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ### Amazon Linux/RHEL (DNF/YUM)
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+
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+ **Camtasia is NOT officially supported on Amazon Linux or RHEL.** TechSmith does not provide packages for any Linux distribution.
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+
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+ #### Why It Cannot Work
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+
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+ - TechSmith explicitly does not support Linux
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+ - No RPM packages are available from TechSmith
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+ - Wine compatibility is unreliable for modern Camtasia versions
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+ - Amazon Linux servers are typically headless and lack the GUI requirements
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+
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+ #### Alternative Solutions
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+
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+ For screen recording and video editing on Amazon Linux/RHEL, install these open-source alternatives:
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+
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+ **For Amazon Linux 2023, RHEL 8/9, Fedora:**
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # OBS Studio (Screen recording)
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+ sudo dnf install -y obs-studio
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+
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+ # Kdenlive (Video editing)
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+ sudo dnf install -y kdenlive
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+ ```
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+
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+ **For Amazon Linux 2, RHEL 7, CentOS 7:**
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # Enable EPEL repository first
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+ sudo yum install -y epel-release
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+
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+ # OBS Studio (Screen recording)
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+ sudo yum install -y obs-studio
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+
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+ # Kdenlive (Video editing)
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+ sudo yum install -y kdenlive
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Note**: Amazon Linux EC2 instances typically run headless (no GUI). Screen recording and video editing require a graphical environment. For server use cases, consider using a desktop Linux distribution with a GUI or process video files on a workstation.
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+
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+ #### Verification
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+
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+ Verify alternatives are installed:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ obs --version
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+ kdenlive --version
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ### Windows (Chocolatey)
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+
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+ Camtasia is fully supported on Windows and can be installed using Chocolatey with silent installation flags.
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+
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+ #### Prerequisites
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+
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+ - Windows 10 (64-bit) version 20H2 or later
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+ - Windows 11 (64-bit) 23H2 recommended
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+ - Intel 8th Gen / AMD Ryzen 2000 Series or newer CPU
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+ - Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
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+ - 2 GB GPU memory (4 GB recommended)
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+ - 4 GB available disk space (SSD recommended)
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+ - Chocolatey package manager installed
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+
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+ Verify Chocolatey is installed:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco --version
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+ ```
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+
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+ If Chocolatey is not installed, install it first by running this command in an Administrator PowerShell:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
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+ ```
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+
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+ #### Installation Steps
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+
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+ Run the following command in an Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco install camtasia -y
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+ ```
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+
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+ The `-y` flag automatically confirms all prompts, enabling fully non-interactive installation. The package uses MSI with `/qn /norestart` arguments for silent deployment.
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+
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+ #### Installation with License Key
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+
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+ To install with a license key for automated deployments:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco install camtasia -y --params='"/licensekey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /licensename:""Your Name"" /nodesktopshortcut"'
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+ ```
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+
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+ Available parameters:
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+ - `/licensekey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX` - Registers the license key during installation
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+ - `/licensename:"Name"` - Sets the registered name (requires `/licensekey`)
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+ - `/nodesktopshortcut` - Skips desktop shortcut creation
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+
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+ If no license key is provided, Camtasia installs as a 30-day trial.
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+
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+ #### Alternative: winget Installation
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+
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+ If you prefer winget over Chocolatey:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ winget install --id TechSmith.Camtasia --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Note**: The winget package may not support license key parameters during installation.
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+
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+ #### Verification
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+
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+ Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window (required for PATH to update), then verify the installation:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ # Check if Camtasia is installed
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+ if (Test-Path "$env:ProgramFiles\TechSmith\Camtasia*\CamtasiaEditor.exe") {
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+ Write-Host "Camtasia is installed"
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+ } else {
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+ Write-Host "Camtasia is NOT installed"
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+ }
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+ ```
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+
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+ Verify via Chocolatey:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco list camtasia
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+ ```
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+
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+ Or verify via winget:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ winget list --id TechSmith.Camtasia
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+ ```
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+
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+ #### Troubleshooting
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+
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+ **Problem**: Installation fails with access denied
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+
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+ **Solution**: Ensure you are running PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator. Right-click and select "Run as administrator".
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+
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+ **Problem**: Chocolatey command not found
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+
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+ **Solution**: Chocolatey may not be in PATH. Close all terminal windows, open a new Administrator PowerShell, and try again.
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+
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+ **Problem**: Silent installation still shows some UI
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+
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+ **Solution**: This is expected for the Camtasia installer. The MSI runs silently but may briefly show a progress indicator. The installation does not require user interaction.
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+
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+ **Problem**: Installation fails due to missing prerequisites
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+
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+ **Solution**: Camtasia requires Visual C++ Redistributable and WebView2 Runtime. Install them first:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco install vcredist140 -y
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+ choco install webview2-runtime -y
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+ choco install camtasia -y
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Problem**: Old version remains after upgrade
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+
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+ **Solution**: Uninstall the old version first:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ choco uninstall camtasia -y --all-versions
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+ choco install camtasia -y
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+ ```
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+
444
+ ---
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+
446
+ ### WSL (Ubuntu)
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+
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+ **Camtasia cannot run inside WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).** WSL runs a Linux environment, and TechSmith does not support Linux.
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+
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+ #### Recommended Approach
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+
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+ Install Camtasia on the Windows host instead. WSL applications can still interact with files that Camtasia modifies.
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+
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+ From within WSL, you can trigger the Windows installation using PowerShell interoperability:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # Install Camtasia on Windows host from WSL
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+ powershell.exe -Command "choco install camtasia -y"
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+ ```
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+
461
+ Or using winget:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ powershell.exe -Command "winget install --id TechSmith.Camtasia --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements"
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+ ```
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+
467
+ #### Accessing Camtasia Files from WSL
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+
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+ After installing Camtasia on Windows, access Windows files from WSL:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # Access Documents folder where Camtasia projects are typically saved
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+ ls /mnt/c/Users/<your-username>/Documents/Camtasia/
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+ ```
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+
476
+ #### Verification
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+
478
+ Check if Camtasia is installed on the Windows host:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ powershell.exe -Command "Test-Path 'C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Camtasia*'"
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+ ```
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+
484
+ #### Alternative: Linux Screen Recording Tools
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+
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+ For screen recording within WSL itself, install Linux alternatives:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # OBS Studio
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y obs-studio
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+
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+ # SimpleScreenRecorder
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+ sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y simplescreenrecorder
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+ ```
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+
497
+ **Note**: Running GUI applications in WSL requires WSLg (Windows 11) or an X server (Windows 10).
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+
499
+ ---
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+
501
+ ### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
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+
503
+ Git Bash runs within Windows, so Camtasia should be installed on the Windows host using Chocolatey or winget.
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+
505
+ #### Prerequisites
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+
507
+ - Windows 10 version 20H2 or later (64-bit)
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+ - Git Bash installed (comes with Git for Windows)
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+ - Administrator privileges in the Windows environment
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+
511
+ #### Installation Steps
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+
513
+ From Git Bash, invoke PowerShell to run the Chocolatey installation:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # Install using Chocolatey via PowerShell (preferred)
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+ powershell.exe -Command "choco install camtasia -y"
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+ ```
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+
520
+ Or using winget:
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+
522
+ ```bash
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+ # Install using winget via PowerShell
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+ powershell.exe -Command "winget install --id TechSmith.Camtasia --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements"
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+ ```
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+
527
+ #### Alternative: Direct Download Installation
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+
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+ Download and install Camtasia directly using the silent installer:
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ # Download the installer
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+ curl -L -o /tmp/camtasia.exe "https://download.techsmith.com/camtasia/releases/camtasia.exe"
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+
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+ # Run silent installation via PowerShell
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+ powershell.exe -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '/tmp/camtasia.exe' -ArgumentList '/install /quiet /norestart' -Wait"
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+
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+ # Cleanup
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+ rm -f /tmp/camtasia.exe
540
+ ```
541
+
542
+ The installer switches ensure completely silent installation:
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+ - `/install` - Perform installation
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+ - `/quiet` - No UI shown during installation
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+ - `/norestart` - Do not restart computer after installation
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+
547
+ #### Installation with License Key
548
+
549
+ For automated deployments with a license key:
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+
551
+ ```bash
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+ curl -L -o /tmp/camtasia.exe "https://download.techsmith.com/camtasia/releases/camtasia.exe"
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+ powershell.exe -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '/tmp/camtasia.exe' -ArgumentList '/install /quiet /norestart /LicenseKey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX' -Wait"
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+ rm -f /tmp/camtasia.exe
555
+ ```
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+
557
+ #### Verification
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+
559
+ Verify Camtasia is accessible from Git Bash:
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+
561
+ ```bash
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+ # Check if Camtasia is installed
563
+ if [[ -d "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/Camtasia 2025" ]] || [[ -d "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/Camtasia 2026" ]]; then
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+ echo "Camtasia is installed"
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+ else
566
+ echo "Camtasia is NOT installed"
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+ fi
568
+ ```
569
+
570
+ List installed TechSmith applications:
571
+
572
+ ```bash
573
+ ls "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/"
574
+ ```
575
+
576
+ #### Troubleshooting
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+
578
+ **Problem**: PowerShell execution fails from Git Bash
579
+
580
+ **Solution**: Ensure PowerShell is in your PATH and try using the full path:
581
+
582
+ ```bash
583
+ /c/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell/v1.0/powershell.exe -Command "choco install camtasia -y"
584
+ ```
585
+
586
+ **Problem**: Permission denied errors
587
+
588
+ **Solution**: Run Git Bash as Administrator (right-click Git Bash and select "Run as administrator").
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+
590
+ **Problem**: Silent installer exits but Camtasia is not installed
591
+
592
+ **Solution**: The silent installer requires Administrator privileges. Open Git Bash as Administrator.
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+
594
+ **Problem**: Download URL fails
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+
596
+ **Solution**: TechSmith may update their download URL. Visit [techsmith.com/download/camtasia](https://www.techsmith.com/download/camtasia/) to get the current download link.
597
+
598
+ ---
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+
600
+ ## Post-Installation Configuration
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+
602
+ After installing Camtasia on supported platforms (macOS and Windows), complete these steps:
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+
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+ ### 1. Activate Your License
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+
606
+ Launch Camtasia and either:
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+ - Sign in with your TechSmith account (if you have a subscription or registered license)
608
+ - Enter your license key manually via **Help > Enter Software Key**
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+ - Continue with the trial (watermarked exports)
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+
611
+ ### 2. Configure Recording Settings
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+
613
+ Before your first recording session:
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+
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+ 1. Open Camtasia and select **Record**
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+ 2. Configure screen region, audio sources, and webcam settings
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+ 3. Test your microphone levels
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+ 4. Set the recording frame rate (30 fps recommended for most use cases)
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+
620
+ ### 3. Set Project Defaults
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+
622
+ Configure default project settings:
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+
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+ 1. Go to **Edit > Preferences** (Windows) or **Camtasia > Preferences** (macOS)
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+ 2. Set default project dimensions (1920x1080 recommended)
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+ 3. Configure auto-save interval
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+ 4. Set default export format and quality
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+
629
+ ### 4. Install Additional Assets (Optional)
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+
631
+ Camtasia includes a library of royalty-free assets:
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+
633
+ 1. Open Camtasia
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+ 2. Click **More assets** in the Library panel
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+ 3. Download additional intros, outros, music, and effects
636
+
637
+ ---
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+
639
+ ## Common Issues
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+
641
+ ### Cross-Platform Issues
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+
643
+ | Issue | Cause | Solution |
644
+ |-------|-------|----------|
645
+ | License activation fails | Network or firewall blocking | Ensure access to `*.techsmith.com` domains |
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+ | Trial watermark appears | License not activated | Enter your license key or sign in with your TechSmith account |
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+ | Recording black screen | Hardware acceleration conflict | Disable hardware acceleration in preferences |
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+ | Audio out of sync | Frame rate mismatch | Set consistent frame rates for screen and webcam capture |
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+ | Export fails | Insufficient disk space | Free up disk space or change export location |
650
+
651
+ ### macOS-Specific Issues
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+
653
+ | Issue | Solution |
654
+ |-------|----------|
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+ | Screen recording permission denied | Grant Screen Recording permission in System Preferences > Privacy & Security |
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+ | Microphone not detected | Grant Microphone permission in System Preferences > Privacy & Security |
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+ | Cask installation fails | Run `brew update && brew cleanup` then retry |
658
+ | App damaged or cannot be opened | Run `xattr -cr /Applications/Camtasia*.app` |
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+
660
+ ### Windows-Specific Issues
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+
662
+ | Issue | Solution |
663
+ |-------|----------|
664
+ | Recording black screen in games | Enable "Record layered windows" or use Game Recording mode |
665
+ | Windows Defender blocks installation | Add exclusion for TechSmith folder or temporarily disable real-time protection |
666
+ | Silent install shows progress window | This is expected; no user interaction is required |
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+ | Crashes on startup | Update graphics drivers and ensure Visual C++ Redistributable is installed |
668
+
669
+ ---
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+
671
+ ## Uninstallation
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+
673
+ ### macOS
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+
675
+ ```bash
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+ brew uninstall --cask camtasia
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+ ```
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+
679
+ To remove user data and preferences:
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+
681
+ ```bash
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+ rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.TechSmith.Camtasia*
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+ rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/TechSmith/Camtasia*
684
+ rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.TechSmith.Camtasia*
685
+ ```
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+
687
+ ### Windows (Chocolatey)
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+
689
+ ```powershell
690
+ choco uninstall camtasia -y
691
+ ```
692
+
693
+ ### Windows (winget)
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+
695
+ ```powershell
696
+ winget uninstall --id TechSmith.Camtasia --silent
697
+ ```
698
+
699
+ ### Windows (Silent MSI Uninstall)
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+
701
+ For direct MSI uninstallation:
702
+
703
+ ```powershell
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+ # Find and uninstall Camtasia
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+ $app = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*Camtasia*" }
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+ if ($app) {
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+ $app.Uninstall()
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+ }
709
+ ```
710
+
711
+ ---
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+
713
+ ## Enterprise Deployment
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+
715
+ For enterprise environments requiring fully automated, silent deployments:
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+
717
+ ### TechSmith Deployment Tool
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+
719
+ TechSmith provides a dedicated deployment tool for enterprise installations:
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+
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+ 1. Download from: `https://download.techsmith.com/tscdeploymenttool/TechSmith_Deployment_Tool.exe`
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+ 2. Run the tool to create customized MST transform files
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+ 3. Deploy via SCCM, Intune, or other enterprise deployment tools
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+
725
+ ### MSI Silent Installation
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+
727
+ For MSI-based deployment:
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+
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+ ```powershell
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+ msiexec.exe /i "camtasia.msi" /qn /norestart TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" TSC_LICENSEMODE="Full" REBOOT=ReallySuppress MSIRESTARTMANAGERCONTROL=Disable
731
+ ```
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+
733
+ MSI Properties:
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+ - `TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY` - License key
735
+ - `TSC_LICENSEMODE` - "Full" or "Trial"
736
+ - `TSC_SHOWREGISTERONLINEDIALOG` - "false" to skip registration prompt
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+ - `TSC_UPDATE_ENABLE` - "0" to disable automatic updates
738
+
739
+ ### GPO Deployment
740
+
741
+ For Group Policy deployment, create an MST transform file using the TechSmith Deployment Tool and deploy via Software Installation policy.
742
+
743
+ Refer to TechSmith's enterprise documentation:
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+ - [Camtasia 2025 MSI Installation Guide](https://assets.techsmith.com/docs/Camtasia_2025_MSI_Installation_Guide.pdf)
745
+ - [Camtasia 2025 Deployment Tool Guide](https://assets.techsmith.com/docs/Camtasia_2025_Deployment_Tool_Guide.pdf)
746
+
747
+ ---
748
+
749
+ ## References
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+
751
+ - [TechSmith Camtasia Official Website](https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/)
752
+ - [Camtasia Download Page](https://www.techsmith.com/download/camtasia/)
753
+ - [Camtasia System Requirements](https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/system-requirements/)
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+ - [Camtasia Homebrew Cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/camtasia)
755
+ - [Camtasia Chocolatey Package](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/camtasia)
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+ - [Camtasia winget Package](https://winget.run/pkg/TechSmith/Camtasia)
757
+ - [TechSmith Support - Linux Compatibility](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/27937967505037-Compatibility-of-Snagit-and-Camtasia-with-Linux)
758
+ - [TechSmith Support - macOS Requirements](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/219910027-What-Version-of-macOS-Is-Required-for-TechSmith-Products)
759
+ - [TechSmith Support - Windows Requirements](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/219908907-What-Version-of-Windows-Is-Required-for-TechSmith-Products)
760
+ - [Camtasia Silent Install Guide](https://silentinstallhq.com/techsmith-camtasia-2023-silent-install-how-to-guide/)
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+ - [Camtasia 2025 Deployment Tool Guide (PDF)](https://assets.techsmith.com/docs/Camtasia_2025_Deployment_Tool_Guide.pdf)
762
+ - [Camtasia 2025 MSI Installation Guide (PDF)](https://assets.techsmith.com/docs/Camtasia_2025_MSI_Installation_Guide.pdf)