Image Mode
Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: snagit, screenshot, capture | Themes: Software
2. Image Mode
Input describes the area that will be captured, the 10 preset Profiles are all named based on their Input function (Region, Window, Full screen, etc…). In addition to the presets, several other Input options available.
There are four scrolling capture options (including Custom Scroll, which enables defining the scrolling capture area with your mouse), five Shape capture choices (Ellipse, Freehand, Polygon, Rounded Rectangle, and Triangle), and nine Advanced selections (Clipboard, Graphic File, Program File, Full-screen DOS, Direct X, Extended Window, Wallpaper, Scanner & Camera, and Clipboard Chain).
Some of these options are particularly interesting. Program File is used to select an .exe or .dll file and extract an icon or cursor. Some files, such as Microsoft Access 2000, contain dozens, although I’m not quite sure why Microsoft included a Batman TV series styled “POW!” icon in Access.
Capturing a screen shot from video can be difficult in Windows, with DirectX hardware acceleration being the main culprit. With hardware acceleration, using the print screen key will usually capture nothing but a black background.
SnagIt’s DirectX option successfully captured a DVD video screen shot, without having to turn off hardware acceleration before taking the capture.
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Great overview Tony.
You are definitely on the spot about explaining technology. For me it's a great project tool, demonstrating what needs to be done instead of trying to put it into words.
But is it worth $49.95? I suppose if you have a specific need for it and use it often. However, for the everyday user I don't see how the cost is justifiable.
I have been using TechSmith SnagIt for many years and the program features, integration with third party applications and support are worth the price of the software for those in need of such an application. In contrast, I am VERY disappointed with the 9.0 interface. I do not see the need to replicate the Microsoft ribbon bar for the sake of doing so and/or at the cost of more intuitive workflow. Jing, which is also by TechSmith, is very good but does not match the features of SnagIt.
I have been using this product for almost 2 years and love it. Working for a multinational company, it has really improved my ability to communicate. The speed at which I can take a screenprint, and then add commentary has greatly increased productivity.
I have also been using Snag-It for a couple of years, and it is indispensible! Yes, Jing - one of their free products - is also wonderful, but Snag-It has tons more features. Worth every penny, and more.
@xxsk8er101xx - Jing and SnagIt are both from the same company. Jing is great, especially for freeware, but it certainly isn't "so much better." It has a much more scaled down feature list.
SnagIt is definitely one of my all-time favorite apps and is a tool I use on virtually a daily basis. Definitely worth the purchase price.
Agree with the previous speakers. Jing is good but the Editing functionality of Snagit is exceptional.
I have been using SnagIt since last century and am totally reliant on it. Yes I did find the new navigation in version 9 a major step back and perhaps techsmith should offer a classic front end for their existing customer base.
For anyone in Real estate this product is a winner. I just love the ability to highlight photos and PDF documents and add labels and arrows. I use the editor more than photoshop. Not bad for less than $50.00....... a lot less if you upgrade.
Like most others that commented here, I have been using Snag it and several other Tech smith products for several years. I personally like the new interface, I am able to move much quicker and when I am dealing with 10 or 20 captures at a time it really works well. I also use Jing everyday and the sharing abilities are wonderful, but it does not replace Snag it (yet). BTW Tom this is the first review I have read of yours and I learned something I did not know, so to those that have made negative comments I will counter that this was an spectacular review.
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