Camtasia Plugin for ChatGPT

Updated August 28, 2026 21:07

What is Camtasia for ChatGPT?

Camtasia for ChatGPT is an interactive plugin that lives directly inside ChatGPT that helps users turn screenshots into polished how-to videos without needing traditional video production skills.

Users upload screenshots of a process, and AI generates an editable storyboard with a clear outline, voiceover script, and on-screen callouts. They can review and edit the storyboard to match their intent, tone, and expertise.

Once the storyboard is finalized, users can generate the video and move into Camtasia Online, where they can view it, make edits, and export the final result.

Why it matters

Camtasia for ChatGPT makes video creation:

Approachable: If you can take screenshots, you can create a video.
Fast: Most of the production process is automated.
Customizable: AI-assisted, but user-controlled.

Add the Camtasia plugin

Select Plugins in the sidebar menu of ChatGPT.
Search Camtasia or browse the Productivity plugins to find the Camtasia app.
Select the Camtasia app.
Click Install plugin.
Create a TechSmith account or sign in with an existing account.
Once signed in successfully, the Camtasia plugin is connected to your ChatGPT account.

Using the Camtasia plugin in ChatGPT

In a conversation in ChatGPT, access the Camtasia plugin by typing @Camtasia or by clicking the + button and selecting Camtasia.
To add screenshots for each step, complete one of the following:
- Drag and drop images into the prompt field.
- Click the + button and browse to select the images.
Type a prompt to describe the how-to video you want to generate. For example:
- Create a walkthrough video using the uploaded screenshots on how to generate a report.
- Create an instructional video from these screenshots showing how to set up two-factor authentication.
Click the Send Prompt button to generate the video storyboard. The storyboard is where you can review and modify key elements before generating your video.

Best practice: Use a separate screenshot for each step in your process.

The Storyboard Editor

In the storyboard editor, an intro scene appears first, followed by one scene per screenshot. Each scene includes the following editable options:

Project title (Intro scene only) - The project title will appear as the title text in the introductory scene and will also serve as the project name for the video.
Callout text - The callout text will appear in the video as an animated lower-third graphic. Type or edit the text in the Callout field.
Voiceover transcript - The voiceover script will be used to generate narration for the video using AI voices. Type or edit the text in the Voiceover Transcript field to customize the script.
AI voice - Click the drop-down menu to select the desired voice.
Focus area - The generated video will zoom and pan to focus the viewer’s attention on the part of the screen that matters. To adjust, click Edit focus area, then click and drag the corners of the rectangle to the desired area. Click Update focus area to save your changes.
Click effect - The generated video includes an animated cursor. Check the Add click effect at focus area box to include an animated cursor click effect.
Replace image - To replace an existing screenshot with a new screenshot, hover over the screenshot thumbnail and select Replace image.

Once you're satisfied with the storyboard, click Generate Video. Camtasia Online opens in a new tab to generate and preview the video.

Best practice: The animated cursor path and click is based on the focus area. To get the cursor to click on the desired element, position the focus area so the element sits at the center.

View the Video in Camtasia Online

Once in Camtasia Online, the viewer will see a loading screen while the video processes. If this is their first time using Camtasia Online, they’ll need to accept the terms of service by clicking the Show me my video button once loading has completed. If they’ve already accepted the terms, they’ll be taken directly to the video preview page once loaded. The preview page offers the following options:

Play the video
Export
- Download Camtasia Editor (desktop) to further edit the video. Typical edits include:
  - Adjust the positioning of the mouse cursor.
  - Adjust zoom and pan animations.
  - Change colors and fonts of animated titles to match branding.
- Export to Screencast to get a shareable link and gather feedback.
- Download Video (.mp4)
Edit
- Open the Camtasia Online video project to continue editing the generated video. Apply transitions between scenes, trim the video, or customize the look, layout, background, and effects.

Learn more about Camtasia Online with the Getting Started with Camtasia Online tutorial.