- SnagIt
Infobox Software
name = SnagIt
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developer =TechSmith
released = 1990
latest release version = 9.0.1.108
latest release date = release date and age|2008|09|09
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platform = Windows
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status = Active
genre =Screencasting
license = Commercial
website = [http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp SnagIt Homepage]SnagIt is a
screencasting program that operates under the Windows operating system. It is distributed byTechSmith , who also distributeCamtasia Studio , and was first launched in 1990."SnagIt" replaces the native "
Print Screen " function with additional features. It contains most features needed by technical writers (scrolling page screenshots and automatic 'trim edges' function, for example).Fact|date=September 2008 There has been criticism that noMacintosh version is available."SnagIt" Accessories extends its features. For example, Flickr Output enables the user to upload screen capture onto one's own
Flickr account.Critical reception
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. [ [http://screen-capture-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ "Screen Capture Software Review"] , TopTen Reviews]
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. [http://reviews.cnet.com/file-conversion/techsmith-snagit/4505-3685_7-8333679.html "TechSmith SnagIt"] ,CNET ]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. [http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/screencapture/gr/snagit.htm "TechSmith SnagIt 8 Screen Capture Utility for Windows"] , Sue Chastain,About.com ]External links
* [http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp SnagIt website]
ee also
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Camtasia Studio References
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