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Camtasia file formats

Learn more about Camtasia's project files (.cmproj) and recording files (.cmrec).

About the file formats:

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Camtasia project files (.cmproj): Saves a copy of the recording, library files, and edits completed within one file. When you save a project, enable the "Create standalone project" option to include all source files within a project to allow you to share the project with other Camtasia users.

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Camtasia recording files (.cmrec): Screen recording file recorded with Camtasia. The recording files may also include audio and camera video. Recording files are automatically saved to Users > Movies > Camtasia temporary recordings folder. You can also apply SmartFocus and Window Spotlight effects to Camtasia recording files.

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NOTE: The recording and project file formats in Camtasia for the Mac and Camtasia Studio for Windows are not compatible across platforms at this time.

See also

Open a Camtasia project
About saving recordings