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ActivePresenter

ELearning authoring and HTML5 web animation software for creating interactive courses, simulations, and training videos.

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Overview

ActivePresenter is a Windows and macOS software for creating interactive eLearning courses, software simulations, assessments, educational games, training videos, and web animations. It supports screen recording, video editing, and exporting to multiple formats including HTML5, SCORM, and xAPI.

Updated Oct 21, 2026

8 things

What ActivePresenter has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 9 Education tools with an API.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data.

Pricing

A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes.

Extras

Pre-built starting points you can edit to fit your own needs. One of 6 Education tools with templates.
An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 6 Education tools with community.
Ready-made symbols users can add to designs and other visual content.

12 features

Key Features

eLearning authoring
An AI-powered eLearning authoring tool that streamlines your course creation. An all-in-one eLearning solution to create training videos, software simulations, educational games, and interactive slide-based lessons.
MCP Connect
Connect trusted AI agents to ActivePresenter via MCP to inspect and edit supported project content .
Project translation
Automatically translate your entire project into multiple languages for global audience reach.
Auto-captions
Automatically generate captions from audio to make your content accessible and easier to follow.
Image generation
Generate images from text prompts or ideas to create custom visuals for your projects.
Image text extraction
Extract text from images instantly for easy editing, searching, or reuse in your projects.
Text translation
Quickly translate text content into different languages directly within your project.
PowerPoint import
Support importing PowerPoint charts, tables, 3D models, and animations started on click.
Responsive design
Design fully-responsive, mobile-ready eLearning contents. Easily convert regular projects to responsive ones.
Flex Box
Automatically align and distribute space for a group of objects. Allow managing layout and spacing consistently and efficiently, especially in a responsive project.
Scenario editor
Design branching learning paths visually, review connections, validate navigation, simulate learner choices, and export scenario graphs.
Tracing activities
Create handwriting and drawing activities that evaluate learner strokes against predefined shapes or paths.

Pros and cons

Pros

Comprehensive all-in-one tool combining screen recording, video editing, and eLearning authoring.
Supports multiple export formats including SCORM and xAPI for LMS compatibility.
Includes AI-powered tools and custom AI provider integration for enhanced workflows.
Offers educational and volume discounts making it accessible for institutions and teams.
Perpetual license with free upgrades provides long-term value without recurring fees.

Cons

AI tools require purchase of additional AI credits which may increase costs.
Licensed per machine, limiting simultaneous use across devices.
No explicit free plan; all versions require purchase.
Advanced features may have a learning curve for new users.
Primarily desktop software, limiting cloud or browser-based usage.

Developer features

Python automation
Automate project creation and editing with Python scripts using the built-in Script Runner and automation API .

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8 things

What ActivePresenter has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 9 Education tools with an API.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data.

Pricing

A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes.

Extras

Pre-built starting points you can edit to fit your own needs. One of 6 Education tools with templates.
An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 6 Education tools with community.
Ready-made symbols users can add to designs and other visual content.

12 features

Key Features

eLearning authoring
An AI-powered eLearning authoring tool that streamlines your course creation. An all-in-one eLearning solution to create training videos, software simulations, educational games, and interactive slide-based lessons.
MCP Connect
Connect trusted AI agents to ActivePresenter via MCP to inspect and edit supported project content .
Project translation
Automatically translate your entire project into multiple languages for global audience reach.
Auto-captions
Automatically generate captions from audio to make your content accessible and easier to follow.
Image generation
Generate images from text prompts or ideas to create custom visuals for your projects.
Image text extraction
Extract text from images instantly for easy editing, searching, or reuse in your projects.
Text translation
Quickly translate text content into different languages directly within your project.
PowerPoint import
Support importing PowerPoint charts, tables, 3D models, and animations started on click.
Responsive design
Design fully-responsive, mobile-ready eLearning contents. Easily convert regular projects to responsive ones.
Flex Box
Automatically align and distribute space for a group of objects. Allow managing layout and spacing consistently and efficiently, especially in a responsive project.
Scenario editor
Design branching learning paths visually, review connections, validate navigation, simulate learner choices, and export scenario graphs.
Tracing activities
Create handwriting and drawing activities that evaluate learner strokes against predefined shapes or paths.

Pros and cons

Pros

Comprehensive all-in-one tool combining screen recording, video editing, and eLearning authoring.
Supports multiple export formats including SCORM and xAPI for LMS compatibility.
Includes AI-powered tools and custom AI provider integration for enhanced workflows.
Offers educational and volume discounts making it accessible for institutions and teams.
Perpetual license with free upgrades provides long-term value without recurring fees.

Cons

AI tools require purchase of additional AI credits which may increase costs.
Licensed per machine, limiting simultaneous use across devices.
No explicit free plan; all versions require purchase.
Advanced features may have a learning curve for new users.
Primarily desktop software, limiting cloud or browser-based usage.

Developer features

Python automation
Automate project creation and editing with Python scripts using the built-in Script Runner and automation API .

You?

Be the first to rate ActivePresenter

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See ActivePresenter at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

ActivePresenter

Overview

What ActivePresenter has

Apps

For developers

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

eLearning authoring

MCP Connect

Project translation

Auto-captions

Image generation

Image text extraction

Text translation

PowerPoint import

Responsive design

Flex Box

Scenario editor

Tracing activities

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Python automation

Be the first to rate ActivePresenter

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What ActivePresenter has

Apps

For developers

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

eLearning authoring

MCP Connect

Project translation

Auto-captions

Image generation

Image text extraction

Text translation

PowerPoint import

Responsive design

Flex Box

Scenario editor

Tracing activities

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Python automation

Be the first to rate ActivePresenter

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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