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 January 15, 2026, the TechSmith Camtasia team conducted two global viewer studies exploring whether AI voices and avatars improve learning in instructional videos, seeking to move beyond opinions on learner perception and assess their potential for speeding up production and reducing costs. Earlier on the same day, TechSmith released Snagit 2026.0, an update to its screen capture utility. This followed the introduction of Camtasia 2026.0.1, also on January 15, which enhanced its professional solution for screen recording and video editing with an improved editor, all-new production technology, an innovative library, and stock videos.