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Snagit's workflow is the most intuitive of all the products we reviewed. The interface has a simple but modern feel. Moving from capturing images and video to editing to exporting feels seamless. Even those with below average computer skills can learn to use this software easily. This program allows you to capture your screen in several ways. Beyond ordinary screen capture Snagit's award-winning screen capture software is the only program with built-in advanced image editing and screen recording. Capture anything on your screen Snagit makes it easier and more intuitive to capture your screen or record video. Capture your entire desktop, region, window, or scrolling screen.


Snagit is a popular screen capture application that has received rave reviews from many of its new and old users. The famous Snagit's screen capture and screen recording features are mostly supported by Bandicam. With Bandicam, you can obtain high quality video footage of your on screen streams, DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan games or even Webcams. If you are a Snagit fan, please try Bandicam Screen Recorder.


What is Snagit?

Snagit's specialty is capturing images and recordings of video content presented online. It helps you take snapshots of videos and then using the software features, clear, enhance and create unique images or video productions. The software has gained incredible popularity because of its versatile range of applications. Snagit has become most commonly used for the creation of popular and contemporary presentations, research and document creation.
To update and improve documents, simply use the editing features on Snagit to incorporate the selected image into the file. The entire process is made simple and quick allowing you the creative freedom to edit and enhance your documents in a single platform. The advanced editing features help you snapshot recordings and edit these captured images to incorporate in various personal and professional projects. For business, the use of Snagit is most commonly relied upon as it helps create unique impressions including products and service promotion.

Snagit vs. Camtasia?

Both Snagit and Camtasia are developed by TechSmith, one of the most popular multimedia companies that develop screencasting and video editing software. Snagit is a program which can take a screenshot and record a computer screen or a webcam. Snagit is mainly focused on screenshot capturing and image editing. On the other hand, Camtasia is a great tool for screen recording and video editing. It is good at making tutorial videos.


Why Choose Bandicam?

Bandicam is one of the only trusted and top-quality screen recording programs that is compatible with Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10. You can record a whole computer screen for over 24 hours, 365 days and add a facecam to the recording video in real-time. As the best software in streaming recording functions, it can deliver detailed video content, clear audio and everything you will need in screen recording software. Bandicam is your trusted name in screen recording software!


When you want to use the Region/Window capture function supported by Snagit, you can use the 'Select a recording area' menu or 'Rectangle on a screen' menu on Bandicam. Bandicam also supports a real-time drawing function while recording the computer screen.


Users can simultaneously add arrows, boxes, text, numbers or highlights while recording. This is a great way to record tutorials and similar professional requirements which can later be added to a video channel for marketing purposes or the education of your subscribers. » See more
Bandicam also provides a scheduled recording feature. Bandicam makes it easier and more efficient to keep track of all events with a scheduled recording feature.


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A comparison between Snagit, Camtasia and Bandicam

SnagitCamtasiaBandicam
Price$54.95$273.90$39.95
Screen Recording (MP4)OOO
Device Recording (Webcam/HDMI)OOO
Sound/Microphone RecordingOOO
FacecamXOO
Video EditingXOX (Bandicut)
Game Recording (DirectX/OpenGL)XXO
FPS overlay and controlXXO
Hardware Acceleration (Intel, NVIDIA, AMD)XXO
Recording for 24 hours, 365 daysXXO
Auto Start/Complete RecordingXXO
OSWindows and MacWindows and MacWindows only

File Details

File Size316.7 MB
LicenseShareware, $49.95
Operating SystemWindows 7/8/10/Server 2012
Date AddedJanuary 19, 2021
Total Downloads22,720
PublisherTechSmith Corp.
HomepageSnagIt

Publisher's Description

SnagIt delivers customized screen captures with the press of a hotkey. SnagIt is the only screen capture software that captures images, text, and video from your Windows desktop. Effortlessly produce perfect graphics and video with this complete capture solution.

Steve1209 reviewed v21.1.0 Build 7764 on Dec 17, 2020

Too Expensive

Steve1209 reviewed v20.0.2.4781 on Nov 25, 2019

If you want decent screenshot software for free try Greenshot instead of this $50 software Look here https://acethinker.com/d..reenshot-vs-snagit.html

some guy reviewed v12.2.2 on Oct 29, 2014

El capitan ios release date. works good for IE only!

lehenryjr reviewed v12.2.2 on Oct 29, 2014

I previously used SnagIt all the time; it has a lot of interesting features, but after a while I turned away from it because I wasn't using all the functions. I found free alternatives that did 90% of what SnagIt did. I don't see the justification for the $50 purchase. I still rate this highly for it's abilities, but if all you're doing is still screenshots; there's other options.

Karol Mily reviewed v12.0.0 on May 14, 2014

Not bad, not bad at all.
Still has a few bugs to solve.

Karol Mily reviewed v11.4.3.280 on Apr 30, 2014

to Blaxima: FastStone Capture is very nice.
Needed more MODES - 3 or 4. From Simple to PRO.

Blaxima reviewed v11.4.2.236 on Mar 11, 2014

For the price, it's not worth it. If it were a free option I'd give it a 3.
I make little use of screen capturing and there are many free options including paint that can handle this function with your print screen button so what I was mainly looking for was video capture. I've tried everything from Camtasia (buggy crap), Screen2AVI(good video but only records the mic line), Ashampoo(bloated crap) and on and on. Most were just to cluncky and I always seemed to have playback issues(choppy or out of sync video). Reducing the FPS never really helped either.
The one I've settle on is FastStone Capture. It's very lightweight and I never have any issues with the videos it produces. The only knock is that I can't choose the encoder or container so I'm stuck with WMV. Still, the results are always good which is something I can't say about the others I've tried

Karol Mily reviewed v11.0.0.207 on Feb 28, 2012

Snagit Capture Scrolling

I like slim apps, what do one thing best. Here we see that Snag version 9/10/11 gets some features not much useful - like partial editing of image.
My favorites are:
* Ashampoo Snap 5.1.2 (https://www.ashampoo.com/en/eur/pin/0624)
* HyperSnap 7.13.03 (http://www.hyperionics.com/)
* Screenshot Studio 1.9.96 (http://screenshot-program.com/features.php)
For video I like:
* BB FlashBack Pro 3.2.2.2096 (http://www.bbsoftware.co..FlashBack/Features.aspx)
* ViewletCam 2.0.245 (http://www.qarbon.com/presentation-software/vc/)
* and Camtasia 7.1.1 of course.

Cris3 reviewed v10.0.0 on May 14, 2010

This new version 10 is absolutely awesome! It has new features such as the All-in-one-capture and the ability to capture transparency which makes this edition a game changer for TechSmith.
Snagit is not just a screen capture tool but a screen capture editing suite. Video capture is a snap and saves to .avi.
Give it a try if you never used it before and upgrade from the older version as this one is worth every penny.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v9.1.3 on Oct 27, 2009

Eh? What does witnessing awful performance have to do with recognizing the value of advanced features? Nothing, that's what.
I have terrible performance with SnagIt 9.x as well. My system is old, yes. SnagIt 8.2.3 runs great on it.
Oh--and I use text capture, region and window screen shot capture, and video capture. I hope that's OK.

Your Rating

Steve1209 reviewed v21.1.0 Build 7764 on Dec 17, 2020

Pros: Good but FREE is better try this free Chrome extension Lightshot https://chrome.google.co..bpiphghaielnnpgdp?hl=en

Cons: Too Expensive

Bottom Line: Too Expensive

Steve1209 reviewed v20.0.2.4781 on Nov 25, 2019

Pros: Has good Options

Cons: Very Expensive

Bottom Line: If you want decent screenshot software for free try Greenshot instead of this $50 software Look here https://acethinker.com/d..reenshot-vs-snagit.html

some guy reviewed v12.2.2 on Oct 29, 2014

works good for IE only!

lehenryjr reviewed v12.2.2 on Oct 29, 2014

Snagit Only Captures Desktop Software

I previously used SnagIt all the time; it has a lot of interesting features, but after a while I turned away from it because I wasn't using all the functions. I found free alternatives that did 90% of what SnagIt did. I don't see the justification for the $50 purchase. I still rate this highly for it's abilities, but if all you're doing is still screenshots; there's other options.

Karol Mily reviewed v12.0.0 on May 14, 2014

Not bad, not bad at all.
Still has a few bugs to solve.

Karol Mily reviewed v11.4.3.280 on Apr 30, 2014

to Blaxima: FastStone Capture is very nice.
Needed more MODES - 3 or 4. From Simple to PRO.

Blaxima reviewed v11.4.2.236 on Mar 11, 2014

For the price, it's not worth it. If it were a free option I'd give it a 3.
I make little use of screen capturing and there are many free options including paint that can handle this function with your print screen button so what I was mainly looking for was video capture. I've tried everything from Camtasia (buggy crap), Screen2AVI(good video but only records the mic line), Ashampoo(bloated crap) and on and on. Most were just to cluncky and I always seemed to have playback issues(choppy or out of sync video). Reducing the FPS never really helped either.
The one I've settle on is FastStone Capture. It's very lightweight and I never have any issues with the videos it produces. The only knock is that I can't choose the encoder or container so I'm stuck with WMV. Still, the results are always good which is something I can't say about the others I've tried

Karol Mily reviewed v11.0.0.207 on Feb 28, 2012

I like slim apps, what do one thing best. Here we see that Snag version 9/10/11 gets some features not much useful - like partial editing of image.
My favorites are:
* Ashampoo Snap 5.1.2 (https://www.ashampoo.com/en/eur/pin/0624)
* HyperSnap 7.13.03 (http://www.hyperionics.com/)
* Screenshot Studio 1.9.96 (http://screenshot-program.com/features.php)
For video I like:
* BB FlashBack Pro 3.2.2.2096 (http://www.bbsoftware.co..FlashBack/Features.aspx)
* ViewletCam 2.0.245 (http://www.qarbon.com/presentation-software/vc/)
* and Camtasia 7.1.1 of course.

Cris3 reviewed v10.0.0 on May 14, 2010

This new version 10 is absolutely awesome! It has new features such as the All-in-one-capture and the ability to capture transparency which makes this edition a game changer for TechSmith.
Snagit is not just a screen capture tool but a screen capture editing suite. Video capture is a snap and saves to .avi.
Give it a try if you never used it before and upgrade from the older version as this one is worth every penny.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v9.1.3 on Oct 27, 2009

Eh? What does witnessing awful performance have to do with recognizing the value of advanced features? Nothing, that's what.
I have terrible performance with SnagIt 9.x as well. My system is old, yes. SnagIt 8.2.3 runs great on it.
Oh--and I use text capture, region and window screen shot capture, and video capture. I hope that's OK.

Pwnd0z3r reviewed v9.1.2 on Apr 24, 2009

I use this everyday and it provides an amazing wealth of functionality. The prior reviewers below probably only use it to capture basic screenshots once in a while, and don't realize the added value that the new UI and functionality provides to real power-users that need this in day to day work. There is not a feature or change that I do not use and celebrate.

dougk2 reviewed v9.1.1 on Jan 29, 2009

I use this tool at work on a 2.2Ghz dual-core laptop and the performance is fine. If you just want a simple snapshot tool, then you might consider this bloated, but if you want the the Swiss Army Knife of snapshot software, look no further. Some of the enhanced features, such as the image editor, image format conversion, stamps, etc are a nice touch. Maybe not best of breed, but much better than nothing (which is what I would have if I had to justify the purchase of these features to my IS dept). I'm sure many of you know what I mean.
So I rate this 5-stars for ease of use, performance, stability and the fact that I really need and use this tool every day and am quite satisified with it.

Undesired Username reviewed v9.0.2 on Oct 25, 2008

SnagIt was among the very best in this genre. However, I completely despise the skin garbage they've added to it. It's ugly (a subjective point), but also much slower (objective). And it's completely unnecessary (objective).
I updated (note that I do not say 'upgraded') from version 8. What I immediately noticed was not improved features, but having to deal with annoying GUI changes, and incrediblyssssssssssssslow program operation.
For example, I would click capture, and then have to wait literally 20 seconds for anything to happen. Magic trackpad alternative. (I'm not exaggerating--each time I wanted to capture, I had to wait almost half a minute to do so. By contrast, version 8 works smoothly for me.) Finally, SnagIt would kick in, and present me with the option to choose a window (or region, as the case may be) to capture. Then, if I had it set to open the capture in the editor, there would be another extremely aggravating delay while the editor opened. That delay is only partially mitigated if you configure the SnagIt Editor to run in the background at all times. Even if you enable that option, the editor is aggravatingly slow. Without that option enabled, I found it absolutely maddening. (And gee whiz, who doesn't want the SnagIt Editor running at all times?)
So in summary, they took a nice program, made needless GUI changes to make idiots happy, made it work very, verrrrrry slowly, and charged an update fee.
Fortunately, TechSmith is good at providing refunds. So much for buying updates sight unseen!

VelvetElvis reviewed v9.0.1 on Sep 13, 2008

Captures

I use this program daily in my job for creating documentation. I can take 50 or more screenshots a day. It not only does a great job capturing windows, regions, scrolling web pages, and text, but its annotation tools (callouts, stamps, etc.) are top notch. A must-have tool if you do help files for a living.

zridling reviewed v9.0.1 on Sep 12, 2008

What 247 said. What was once a great little utility has outgrown any sense at all. And $50? They're only kidding themselves.





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