Many users think the program malfunctions not being able to run the files, ignoring the importance of having the appropriate software to make it work optimally.
But what are CAMREC files really and what is their function? If you've edited a video with Camtasia Studio, you probably know it. For this reason, in the following article we will explain quickly and easily what is a file with CAMREC extension and how can you open it.
What is a CAMREC file?
All files with the CAMREC extension are screen recording file of the Camtasia Studio program prior to version 8.4.0. After version 8.4.0, TREC files in TechSmith Recording format replaced CAMREC files.
Camtasia is a program used to record a computer screen. It is very common to use it for teaching tutorials and even for video game streaming. Once registration is complete, the resulting file format will be CAMREC.
It is important to note that this file extension is unique to the Windows operating system, as MAC computers store these types of files in .CMREC format, for this reason CAMREC files cannot be run on MAC computers.
How to open a CAMREC file?
CAMREC files can be viewed or edited with Camtasia Studio, then the files can be opened and exported via Camtasia Studio; however, if you don't have one, you will have to extract the video from the CAMREC file to open it.
To do this, the file name will need to be changed by changing the CAMREC extension to .Zip. Then you will have to open a new one file Zip with a program or application.
Another alternative to open a CAMREC file is to right click on it and select the option to open it as a file in one of these programs and with that program selected, you will be able to extract the video.
It should be noted that for this alternative to work, the correct program must be installed and the context menus are enabled.
I file will need to be extracted in AVI format in so that they can be performed correctly. There are other files within a CAMREC file which may contain ICO images or DAT files.
How to convert a CAMREC file?
Through Camtasia Studio you can convert these files in other formats like MP4. Likewise, you will be able to convert the files from the CAMREC format to the TREC format from the software, importing the files to the latest version.
Likewise, it is also possible to convert CAMREC files without the need for Camtasia. To do this, we will have to resort to tools of file conversion free online.
However, it should be noted that to convert the file with an online conversion tool, the AVI file must be extracted from the CAMREC file, as it is that file that can be converted.
Once you have this file, you can convert it to different formats like MP4, FLV e MKV. Some good alternatives to convert files are Video Converter or Free Make.
Other alternatives to convert a CAMREC file
View CAMREC files with Magic File
You can get a universal software viewer in order to view and open CAMREC files. A good alternative is File Magic. This universal file viewer is very easy to use and is available on the Microsoft Store.
Convert files with FileZigzag
You can finally count on Filezigzag tool. With this alternative you will go through the entire procedure online. The first thing to do is to have extracted the AVI file from the CAMREC file.
Once you have the AVI file, go to the FileZigzag website, upload the AVI file and select the option for the new format (MP4, MOV, WMV, FLV, MKV).
