ActivePresenter
ActivePresenter is an all-in-one screen recording and video editing tool built for creating educational content. It’s especially popular for eLearning and training videos thanks to its support for quizzes, interactive elements, and SCORM export.
ActivePresenter by Atomi Systems is a powerful screen recording and editing tool tailored for educators, trainers, and instructional designers. It allows users to capture screen activity, webcam, system audio, and mic input, then edit with timeline controls, annotations, effects, and transitions. The standout feature is its eLearning support—including interactive quizzes, branching scenarios, and SCORM-compliant exports for LMS platforms.
What It Does Best
Screen & Webcam Recording: Capture everything on screen along with webcam and audio input.
Timeline Video Editing: Trim, cut, animate, and annotate screen recordings within a full-featured editor.
Interactive Learning Tools: Add quizzes, clickable objects, feedback layers, and export to SCORM/xAPI formats.
Who It’s For
Educators & Trainers: Creating instructional videos, lessons, and interactive eLearning modules.
Instructional Designers: Developing branching scenarios and SCORM content for LMS platforms.
Product Teams: Recording software tutorials and onboarding walkthroughs with interactivity.
What Makes It Unique
ActivePresenter combines a traditional screen recorder with advanced interactive features usually found in eLearning authoring tools. Its ability to export as standalone video or SCORM/xAPI packages makes it a flexible solution for both video creation and formal online learning.
Before You Start
Available for Windows and macOS; free edition includes most core features.
Paid versions unlock advanced interactivity, HTML5 export, and commercial usage rights.
Ideal for creators who need both visual content and learner engagement tools in one platform.
Final Thoughts
ActivePresenter is a versatile tool that bridges the gap between screen recording and interactive training content—perfect for educators and teams producing SCORM-ready tutorials, walkthroughs, or online courses.