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Create self-executable screencasts in two steps

Elena Santos

Elena Santos

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Create self-executable screencasts in two stepsWhen you think about creating a screencast you probably regard it as a lengthy and difficult process that takes a lot of time and requires quite high technical skills. Well, professional screencasts do, but if all you want to do is record a simple action on your screen to demo a given program or show somebody how to use a certain application, you don’t need to go that far. Simply use Screen2Exe, an easy tool that lets you record screen activity in two steps, add some basic edition and finally save the result as an standalone EXE file that even your Mum will be able to play.

So how does Screen2Exe works? The first step is selecting the area you want to record. It may be the whole screen, an active window or a user-selected area. You can also configure Screen2Exe to record sound.

When the recording is finished, you can directly save the file to your hard drive or do some basic editing within the program. Screen2Exe includes tools to add annotations, zoom in and out, add a mosaic effect and insert an image, among others. Of course, this is no serious video editor, meaning you won’t have a timeline or transition effects like you do in other more professional tools. Screen2Exe however is very easy to use and you’ll soon get the knack of it.

Create self-executable screencasts in two steps

Once you’re done with editing, it’s time to save. Screen2Exe saves the screencast as a self-executable file that doesn’t require any third-party application, plug-in or codec to be played. It’s just the perfect way to show the main features of your brand-new application, or teach your Mum how to create gorgeous DVD slideshows with her favorite pics.

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