Screencast-O-Matic Screen Recorder

Screencast-O-Matic (rebranded as ScreenPal in 2023) is a screen recording and video editing software developed by Screencast-O-Matic, a company founded in 2006 by CEO Greg Broom and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The platform serves over 11 million users, including educators, trainers, and content creators, and competes with tools like Loom, Camtasia, and OBS. Key features: screen recording: capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a custom region. Simultaneously record webcam overlay (picture-in-picture) with adjustable position and size. Record system audio, microphone, or both. Drawing tools: annotate in real-time during recording with pen, highlighter, shapes, text, and focus tools (zoom, dim background). Zoom and pan during recording for emphasis. Video editing: a built-in editor with timeline-based editing. Trim, split, and splice clips. Add transitions, overlays, text, images, and music. Speed up or slow down footage. Apply filters and color correction. Green screen (chroma key) replacement. Stock library: access to a library of stock videos, images, music, and sound effects. Interactive elements: add clickable links, quizzes, and polls to videos for engagement tracking. Captions and subtitles: auto-generate captions using speech-to-text (over 50 languages), edit and style captions, and import SRT files. Hosting and sharing: upload recordings to the cloud hosting platform, generate shareable links or embed codes. Password protection and custom branding. Analytics: track views, watch time, and engagement metrics. Video management: organize recordings into channels and playlists. Team collaboration: shared libraries and team workspaces. Screenshot tool: capture and annotate screenshots. Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Chromebook, iOS, and Android. JavaScript/Java. Proprietary with free tier.