ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic)
ScreenPal is web-based screen capture and voice recording service available in both a free version and a downloaded full application.
Note: Illinois State University's licensed version of ScreenPal now launches the application from a web page at ScreenPal at Illinois State and requires the same password previously used to install the program.
The free version includes:
Screen Capture
- Record Screen and/or Webcam
- Record Area, Window or Full Screen
- Trim Video
- Draw While Recording (text, color, shapes, and more)
- Recording Time 15 minutes
Video and Image Editing
- Cut, Copy, and Paste Sections of Recordings
- Add Overlays (arrows, text, etc.) and Transitions
- Add Narration to Existing Video or Recording
Licensed Version
of the downloaded application of ScreenPal includes the following features:
- Capture what's on your computer screen, webcam, or both
- Import video and images
- Edit videos with many options
- Draw & annotate while recording
- Make unlimited videos
- Create on desktop & mobile
- Export video
How to Get ScreenPal
ScreenPal is available to ISU faculty and staff. Contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development at (309) 438-2542 or ProDev@ilstu.edu for licensing information. Contact Greg Maier, for information on downloading and installing.
How-to Materials
Tutorials
Get started with the basics, or expand your skills! We’ll walk you through our recorder, video editor, and video hosting with ScreenPal.
Find Help
The Center provides technical support for instructors. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at (309) 438-2542 or ProDev@ilstu.edu.