SnagIt

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SnagIt


Developed by	TechSmith
Initial release	1990
Latest release	8.2.3.14 / 1 May 2007
Platform	Windows
Development status	Active
Genre	Screencasting
License	Commercial
Website	SnagIt website

SnagIt is a screencasting program that operates under the Windows operating system. It is distributed by TechSmith, who also distribute Camtasia Studio, and was first launched in 1990.^[1]

SnagIt replaces the native Print Screen function with additional features. It is powerful tool with easy-to-use interface, which contains most features needed by technical writers (e.g., scrolling page screenshots and automatic 'trim edges' function). There has been criticism that no Macintosh version is available.^[2]

SnagIt Accessories extends its features. For example, Flickr Output enables the user to upload screen capture onto one's own Flickr account.

[edit] Comparisons

TopTen Reviews rated the software 4/4 in all categories, the highest score of 10 comparative packages reviewed. The review highlighted the capture quality, ease of use and support.^[3] CNET, though rating the software 8/10 and mentioning the ability to take shots of entire Web pages, pointed out weakness including a poor wizard and fewer output file formats than competitors.^[2] About.com are also very positive pointing up the ease of use, comprehensive features and multiple views and awarded 5/5, but they say text entry in the SnagIt Editor is slow, lagging behind as you type in the edit box.^[1]