ActivePresenter, a screen recorder, video editor, and eLearning software
Image and video editingScreen recording
Description: ActivePresenter is an 3-in-one screen recorder, video editor, and eLearning software. This tool makes it possible to create video tutorials, as well as eLearning content in HTML. Users can also import a PowerPoint presentation into ActivePresenter and then edit it, together with including different types of activities in their eLearning materials such as quizzes or fill-in-blank questions. ActivePresented offers a limited free version. It was developed by Atomi Systems.
Evaluation: ActivePresenter is an interactive tool with which users can create online content from scratch. It contains a wide range of features, which render the programme fully customisable. This makes the creation of video tutorials or eLearning content flexible and individual. The free version includes all the features and does not have a time limit, although it generates “watermarks” when exporting a video into other formats. It requires average IT skills and time to get familiarised with the tool, yet this pays off since ActivePresenter is a valuable and versatile tool.
Cost: Free + paid plans available.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium; it requires some time to get familiarised with the tool.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. ActivePresenter collects various types of personal data, such as IP address, browser information, and device information, and uses cookies and tracking technologies to track activity and store information. The cookies can be temporary or persistent, with different purposes such as essential, functionality, tracking and performance, targeting and advertising, and social media. It shares information with third parties such as Google Analytics to monitor and analyse the tool’s use. ActivePresenter emphasises the importance of data security. Users can also opt out of certain communications and behavioural marketing, which aligns with the consent principle. ActivePresenter complies with GDP. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Yes.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows, macOS.