TechSmith, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1987 and employs approximately 350 individuals. The company specializes in software development, functioning as a global provider of screen capture and screen recording software.
On February 5, 2026, TechSmith released guidance on integrating subject matter experts early in the content creation process to minimize rework and protect credibility. Previously, on January 15, 2026, the Camtasia team published results from two global viewer studies investigating the impact of AI voices and avatars on learning effectiveness in instructional video, aiming to address concerns about learner reception. Earlier the same day, TechSmith launched Snagit 2026.0, an update to its screen capture utility designed for quickly capturing screen content like images, articles, or web pages. This followed the January 15, 2026, release of Camtasia 2026.0.1, which provides screen recording and video editing capabilities. The update includes enhanced video processing, new production technology, an innovative library, and stock videos and other creative assets.