All-in-One Screen Recorder, Video Editor & eLearning Authoring Software

ActivePresenter for Mac

ActivePresenter for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    ActivePresenter 10.0.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    macOS 10.12 Sierra or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Atomi Systems, Inc. / External Link

  • Filename

    ActivePresenter_v10.0.0_setup.dmg

ActivePresenter for Mac includes all the tools needed to record screen, annotate, edit screencast videos and create interactive eLearning contents in HTML5.

ActivePresenter for macOS is a screencasting and eLearning software for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X which can be used to create software demonstrations, software simulations, and quizzes. Record screen, make screencasts, video tutorials & interactive eLearning contents now!

Features and Highlights

Smart Capture
Capture screen when mouse clicked or key pressed. Each action is captured as a slide which explains in detail what the viewer should follow to master the lesson.

Full Motion Recording
Record screen as a full-motion video and embed it in a slide for further editing with annotations, voice-over, zoom-n-pan, closed captions, and animation effects.

Microphone & Speakers Recording
Record system audio and audio from the microphone simultaneously while recording the screen. Recording voice-overs and narration separately is also available.

Webcam Recording [New]
Record screen and webcam at the same time or record webcam videos separately, all depending on your needs.

Audio & Video Editing
Edit audio and video without quality loss. Supported operations include cut, delete, crop, split, join, blur, change playback speed, change volume, and insert freeze-frame.

Style (Color & Effect)
Make polished and high-quality screencast videos and training simulations with various line/fill/text styles and shadow effects.

Green Screen Effect for Video [New]
Integrate live-action footage to enhance video presentations by layering two images/videos together based on chroma range.

Video
Export contents to popular video formats including MP4, AVI, WMV, WebM, and MKV. A balance between output size and video quality with frame rate, keyframe, and quality options.

Shapes & Freeform [Enhanced]
Choose from dozens of shapes. Draw custom vector shapes and paths using the freeform Shape and Scribble tools.

Responsive Design [New]
Design fully-responsive, mobile-ready eLearning contents. Easily convert regular projects to responsive ones.

Interactivity
The flexible event-action mechanism with rich event and action types allow defining different learning scenarios based on viewers’ responses at each step.

Quizzes
Create virtually any kind of assessments or surveys with nine different types of questions.

Slide Pool & Randomization
Design professional random quizzes with slide pools & random slides to prevent viewers from remembering and predicting answers.

HTML5
Export contents to HTML5 which can run on any modern web browsers and devices (PC, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, etc.).

SCORM & xAPI
Support SCORM and xAPI, two most popular eLearning specifications which are widely supported by many Learning Management Systems (LMS).

How to Use

Screen Recording:
  • Open this program and select "Record Video" or "Record Software Simulation."
  • Customize the recording area and audio input.
  • Press the record button and capture your screen activities.
Editing:
  • Import media files or use recorded content.
  • Use the timeline editor to trim, split, and merge clips.
  • Add annotations, transitions, and effects as needed.
eLearning Content Creation:
  • Select "New Project" and choose templates or start from scratch.
  • Insert interactive elements and quizzes from the toolbar.
  • Preview the project and export it to the desired format.
FAQ

Is ActivePresenter free?
It offers a Free version with basic features. The Pro version unlocks advanced editing and eLearning tools.

Can I use ActivePresenter for professional video editing?
Yes, the built-in video editor is powerful enough for professional editing, though it’s best suited for instructional content.

Does ActivePresenter support macOS?
Yes, the app is available for both Windows and macOS.

What file formats does ActivePresenter support?
It supports multiple formats including MP4, AVI, WMV, HTML5, and SCORM-compliant packages.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! The user-friendly interface and built-in tutorials make it accessible for beginners.

Alternatives

Camtasia: Similar screen recording and editing capabilities but at a higher price point.

OBS Studio: Free and open-source, but lacks built-in editing tools.

Snagit: Simplified screen recording and annotation, ideal for quick tasks.

Pricing

Free Version:

Limited features but suitable for basic screen recording and editing.

Pro Edition:

Pricing starts at $199 for a perpetual license.

Volume discounts and educational pricing available.

System Requirements

OS: macOS (64-bit recommended)

RAM: 4GB (8GB or more recommended)

Disk Space: 2GB minimum

PROS
  • Comprehensive screen recording and editing features.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Excellent for eLearning content creation.
  • Free version available for basic needs.
  • Supports multiple export formats and LMS integration.
CONS
  • Limited design templates compared to some competitors.
  • Advanced interactivity features have a learning curve.
Note: Watermark on output for any file format except for videos.

Also Available: Download ActivePresenter for Windows

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  • ActivePresenter 10.0.0 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

New Features:
- Redesign user interface with a modern icon set and rounded corner styling

Introduce AI-powered services:
- Image Generation
- Text to Speech
- Auto Captions (Speech to Text)
- AI Writing
- Auto Translation
- Image Background Removal
- Text Extraction from Images

- Add filter effects for images, videos and other object types
- Add media tools for images and videos
- Expand shape collection with various shape types
- Live preview of slide transitions and object animations on hover or selection
- Add support for fill, line, and rounded corner styles for grouped objects
- Add ability to edit slide background image as an image object
- Add timeline markers for enhanced navigation
- Add audio ducking effect for improved voice clarity in mixed audio tracks
- Support question message feedback for easier editing and customization
- Add question settings to quickly set up new questions and update existing ones
- Add new actions: Next/Previous Object State, Delay Next Action
- Add option to skip audio/video re-encoding when exporting to HTML5
- Publish to uPresenter for hosting, viewing HTML5 content, accessing learner reports, and easy sharing

Enhanced:
- Streamline text editing with smoother entry, navigation between objects, and quick exit
- Enhance Variables dialog for easier editing and faster access
- Update Resources pane with sort, search, find usage, and batch replace functionality
- Add search capability to Selection pane
- Improve Slides pane for main slides, slide master, feedback master and question pool views
- Enhance Open Webpage action to support opening project resources
- Enhance Restart Presentation action to support refreshing random slides
- Improve HTML5 export and preview speed
- Improve background music playback to continue without interruption when switching slides in HTML5 output
- Various stability, performance, and usability improvements