Telestream Announce ScreenFlow 3.0.6

screenflow-logo-250Telestream, the makers of the very good Mac only screen capture software, Screenflow have just announced the release of version 3.0.6.

This is a free upgrade for existing users but if you fall outside that category they have a full list if upgrade options and details of improvements at their site.

Just click on the links in the following excerpt and you will be whisked away to upgrade heaven… or at least their website anyway.

We are happy to announce the release of ScreenFlow 3.0.6. We continue to fight the good fight – squashing little bugs and annoyances, and making ScreenFlow the best it can be.

Version 3.0.6  addresses a number of  issues. You can read the release notes for a full list of changes.

This is a free update for existing ScreenFlow 3.x customers and a $29 paid upgrade for ScreenFlow 2.x customers.

If you’re already a 3.x user, the easiest way to update is to “Check for updates” from within the ScreenFlow application. Alternatively, you can go to our website, where there are instructions on how to upgrade.

If you are wondering about what all the hooha is you can take a look at this post extolling the many virtues of ScreenFlow not just as a screen capture program but as a very, very good editor.

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