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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Welcome to Snagit Snagit helps you create and share high-quality screen captures for your presentations, documents and blogs. Snagit’s streamlined workflow combined with Editor’s Open Captures Tray allows you to continuously capture then save, edit, and share at a later time. In Snagit: Save often-used capture settings as Profiles. Apply edge effects, filters, and other effects during capture. In Editor: Add stamps, arrows, callouts, edge effects, and more.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Interface Overview A Profile includes a Capture type, Share Output and Effects combination. The Capture Profile Properties display as a tooltip when the mouse hovers over the profile icon. Use the Profile Toolbar to create and edit profiles. New Profile saves the current Profile Settings as a new capture profile. Use New Profile Wizard to create a new profile by walking you through all Profile Settings.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File A capture mode is the type of capture you want to take. To change the mode, click on the Image, Video, or Text button next to the Capture button. There are three different capture modes: Image Capture, Text Capture, and Video Capture. Options define how the capture looks or if you preview your capture in Editor before sending it to an Output.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Default Profiles Snagit comes with eight default profiles. These profiles are designed to fit common capture needs. For more information on profiles, including how to create your own, see Snagit Profiles: A Faster, More Efficient Way to Capture. Profile Description Profile Settings Mode: Image An all-purpose profile, All-in-One Capture ® takes image captures of regions, windows, scrolling windows, and the entire screen.
Snagit on Windows Profile Snagit 11.1 Help File Description Profile Settings Mode: Image Capture Type: All-in-One The image is converted from full color to grayscale. The image size (dimensions) is reduced by 50%. This is often helpful for printed handouts. Share: None Effects: Grayscale Scale 50% Options: Preview in Editor Mode: Image Uses Menu capture type to capture program menus. Timed Capture option is enabled, which causes a delay between when a capture is initiated and when it is taken.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Hotkeys Hotkeys provide keyboard shortcuts for common tasks. As long as Snagit is running in the system tray, captures can be initiated using the global capture hotkey. To customize the hotkeys, select Snagit > Tools > Program Preferences > Hotkeys or right-click on a profile and select Set Hotkey. Snagit Hotkey Global capture Initiate a capture with the currently selected profile.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Capture Capture an image of anything on your screen. Use the following procedure to take your first capture: 1. Open what you want to capture. 2. Without minimizing what you want to capture, open Snagit. 3. Select a capture profile from the Default Profiles. 4. Click Capture. www.techsmith.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File When complete, the capture is opened in Snagit Editor. Once the image is in Snagit Editor: Use the Draw tab to annotate the capture. Use the Image tab to add Effects. To share the capture, click an output on the Share tab. In Editor, the capture remains in the Open Captures Tray and in Recent captures in the search pane. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Region, Window, or Scroll a Window All-in-One Capture® Type The All-in-One Capture in Snagit allows you to capture a region, window, or to scroll a window during capture. This combines the input settings of Region, Window, and Scrolling Window. The default profile uses All-in-One Capture. Region www.techsmith.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture the Entire Screen If you have multiple monitors, Full Screen captures both monitors. To only capture one monitor, use Capture a Region. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Full Screen. 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the global capture hotkey. The capture is sent to the selected Output. For additional capture options, see Image Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Window Capture a window or an element on the window such as the window frame, scroll bar, open menu, window control button, toolbar, and title. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Window. or 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. Orange crosshairs appear. Hover to select a window or an area inside the window.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Region Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Region. or 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. Using the crosshairs, click and drag to select a region. Use the magnifier window to help see the edges of the region. 6. Release the mouse to complete the capture. The capture is sent to the selected Output.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Fixed Region Capture a preset rectangular area. 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Fixed Region. 3. Select Input > Properties, and in the Fixed Region tab enter the width and height of the fixed region. ClickOK. 4. Select the Share Output and Effects. 5. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 6. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a region. Click to complete the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture an Object Capture a small item on your computer screen such as a toolbar button, icon, etc. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Object. 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select an object. For additional capture options, see Image Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Menu Capture a dropdown or cascading menu. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Object. 3. Select Snagit > Options > Timed Capture button. The Timer Setup dialog appears. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the Delay / Schedule tab, select theEnable delayed / scheduled capture option. Click OK. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Open the menu to capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Scrolling Image Setup Instructions 1. In Snagit, select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. or Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a window. Click the arrow button to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture. 7.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Scrolling Text Snagit does not support text capture on some operating systems and web browsers. See Text Capture Support. Setup Instructions 1. Select Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. or Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a window.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture a Free Hand Area Take a capture of an area by drawing with the mouse. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Image capture mode. For the Capture Type, select Free Hand. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. The cursor changes to a small pair of scissors. Click and drag the mouse to draw a loop around an area to be captured. The screen outside the capture area is grayed out. When the mouse is released, the capture is taken.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Clipboard Contents Capture the graphic or text contents from the Windows Clipboard. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image or Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Clipboard. 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. The capture is sent to the selected Output.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Create a Capture Clipboard Chain Enable Snagit to capture every time you copy something to the Windows Clipboard. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Clipboard. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Capture Type > Advanced > Clipboard Chain. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. A confirmation dialog appears.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture from a Scanner or Camera Capture images from a connected TWAIN-compliant device such as an optical scanner or digital camera A TWAIN-compliant optical scanner or digital camera must be connected and configured in your computer before selecting this Input. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Scanners and Cameras. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Multiple Areas of the Screen Select multiple areas of the screen to capture. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Window, Region, Fixed Region, or Object. 3. Select Capture Type > Properties > General tab to select the capture background color. Transparent is 4. 5. 6. 7. the default color. Click OK. Select the Share Output and Effects. Select Capture Type > Multiple Area.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Object: Use the cursor to select more than one object on your screen. To deselect an area, hold ALT and click the area to remove from the selection. 8. To finish capturing, right-click and select Finish from the menu. The captured image shows only those areas you selected and in their original locations. For additional capture options see Image Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Include the Cursor in an Image Capture Click the Cursorbutton in the Options to capture the mouse pointer in an image capture. The image above shows the Cursor option selected. To turn it off, click the Cursor button again. Use the capture timer option or position the cursor and use the hotkey combination to take your capture to make sure the cursor is in the correct position. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Preview a Capture in Snagit Editor Click the Preview in Editor button in the Options to open a capture in Snagit Editor before sending it to the desired Output. In Snagit Editor make edits, add annotations, apply keywords and flags, or discard the capture. The image above shows the Preview in Editor option selected. To turn it off, click the Preview in Editor button again. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Scrolling Large or Oversized Image Captures (Auto Scroll) Snagit’s Auto Scroll feature captures images too long or wide to see in a window or browser.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Web Page Longer than a Browser Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. or Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appears. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Web Page Longer and Wider than a Browser Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. or Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appears. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Web Page Wider than the Browser Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture. Snagit pauses to configure the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Vertical Region of Web Page with Active Links Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Custom Scroll. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select Capture Type > Keep Links. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Drag the cursor over the area to capture. An orange rectangle appears. Click the down arrow on the window’s vertical scrollbar.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Region of a Web Page Not Visible in a Browser Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to give it focus. Scroll down to the area to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Secondary Web Page Window Longer and Wider than a Browser Window Capture a scrolling window nested within a browser window. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to capture to give it focus. Scroll down to the area to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Region of Web Page Longer than a Browser Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Custom Scroll. 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the browser window to capture to give it focus. Scroll down to the area to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. Drag the cursor over the area to capture. An orange rectangle appears. 6.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File When selecting the custom scroll region, do not include the scroll bars. For additional capture options, see Take Scrolling, Large, or Oversized Image Captures. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Spreadsheet Longer than the Application Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Scrolling Region. 3. Select the Share Output and Effects. 4. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. 5. Drag the cursor over the area to capture. Hold down the left mouse button until an orange rectangle appears. Continue to drag the cursor down over the area to capture. 6.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture an Application Window Containing a List of File Names or Other Data Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Custom Scroll. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the application window to capture. Scroll to the area to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Drag the cursor over the area to capture. An orange rectangle appears.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Multiple Page PDF Document Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the document to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture. Snagit pauses momentarily to configure the capture. 7.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Scrolling Pane within an Application Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the application window to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Music or Video Playlist within an Application Window Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the application window to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs to select a browser window. Click an arrow to select a scrolling direction to complete the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Scrolling Capture Troubleshooting There are many factors that can interfere with, or prevent scrolling capture. Browser type, browser version, browser content, security settings, and extensions add to the complexity. For the latest news, workarounds, and troubleshooting advice, please visit Scrolling Capture Troubleshooting on the TechSmith website. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Take a Timed, Delayed, or Scheduled Image Capture Use the Snagit Capture Timer option to perform unattended captures at intervals that you define. Examples include following stock market tickers, monitoring factory floor equipment, and monitoring remote computer operations.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Set Up a Time Delayed Capture 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. Select the Capture Type, Share, and Effects settings. 3. Select the Timed Captureoption in the Options portion of the Profile Settings pane. The Timer Setup 4. 5. 6. 7. dialog appears. Select the Delay/Schedule tab > Enable Delayed/Scheduled capture option. Select the Delayed Capture option. The Delay and Display a countdown options are now available.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Set Up a Time Scheduled Capture 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type, Share, and Effects settings. Select the Timed Captureoption in the Options portion of the Profile Settings pane. The Timer Setup dialog appears. Select theDelay/Schedule tab > Enable delayed/scheduled cap- tureoption. 5. Select the Scheduled capture option. 6. Type a future Date and Time using the format shown next to the selection boxes.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Set Up Capture Timer for Intermittent Capturing Capture screens intermittently at predefined times. In timed capture mode, the hide and repeat hotkeys operate. The Input and Output options for Capture Timer captures must be set so that the captures can occur unattended. If Snagit detects a combination of capture options that cannot be used, the status displays "Timer unavailable" and the timer will not start. 1. Select Image capture mode. 2.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Halftone, Monochrome, or Grayscale Effect Use the Color Mode effect to change the capture to halftone, monochrome, or grayscale during the capture process. The following graphic shows a sample of each effect. 1. 2. 3. 4. Original capture Monochrome Halftone Grayscale Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. In Snagit, select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Color Mode. From the menu, select the desired option.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Single Color Substitution Effect The Color Substitution Effect replaces one color with a different color during the capture process. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Color Substitution > Color Substitution. The Color Substitution task pane appears. Click the Add button. Use the Old Color tool or the adjacent Color swatch to select the color to remove.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Multiple Color Substitution Effect The Color Substitution Effect replaces more than one color during the capture process. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Color Substitution > Color Substitution. The Color Substitution task pane appears. Click the Add button. Use the Old Color tool or the adjacent Color swatch to select the color to remove from the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Swap Colors Effect The Color Substitution Effect swaps two colors with each other during the capture process. You must select both the old and new colors from within the image. In this example, everything green was swapped with red. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. Select the desired Capture Type and Share settings. 3. Select Effects > Color Substitution > Color Substitution. The Color Substitution task pane appears. 4.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Invert Color Effect The Invert Colors effect inverts RGB color values during the capture process. There are no custom options for this effect. The following graphic shows a sample of the Invert Color effect. 1. Original capture 2. Invert Colors Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Color Substitution > Invert Colors. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Brightness, Contrast, Hue, or Saturation Effect The Color Correction effect adjusts brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and gamma properties during the capture process. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Original capture Brightness: Lighten or darken the entire image. Contrast: Change the contrast between the light and dark colors. Hue: Change is similar to rotating a color wheel to select a different mixture of colors.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Scaling Effect The Image Scaling effect scales your image during the capture process to a specific size using preset or custom settings. Setup Instructions 1. Select Image capture mode. 2. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. 3. Select Effects > Image Scaling. A menu appears. Select one of the preset options (continue with step 5). Or, selectResize Imageto set a custom size. The Resize Image task pane appears. 4.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Caption Effect The Caption effect adds text, formatted to your specifications, during the capture process. Include a time/date stamp, system-related data, a title, or other text within your capture. You can customize the font, color, and placement of captions. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Image or Text capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Caption. Create your own effect using the available settings. Click OK.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Border Effect The Border effect adds a custom border around the image during the capture process. Customize with a 3Dlook, shadow, color, and more. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects> Border. Click the Enable border option. Create an effect using the available settings. Click OK. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. The capture is sent to the selected Output.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Fade, Torn, Saw, Sharktooth, Beveled, and Wave Edge Effects Edge Effects add a professional, finished look to your image during the capture process. Edge Effects include drop shadow, torn, faded, wave, saw, shark tooth and beveled edge. Customize the effect by adjusting the: Size and location of the effect Shadow size, location and color Outline and defining its size and color Background color The following graphic shows a: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In Snagit, select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Edge Effects. Select an effect from the flyout menu. Create your own effect using the available settings. Click OK. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. The capture is sent to the selected Output. To disable an Edge Effect, select Effects > Edge Effects > None.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Watermark Effect The Watermark Effect adds a graphic file to the image during the capture process. Add logos, titles, signatures, banner ads and more. You can also customize the image file with emboss, transparent, and more. Experiment to discover the variety of creative ways you can use the Watermark Effect. Setup Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In Snagit, select Image capture mode. Select the Capture Type and Share settings. Select Effects > Watermark.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Trim Effect The Trim Effect cuts the outside borders the image during the capture process. Trim the top, bottom, and sides of your capture. Set up a Custom trim Effect or select Automatic trimming which allows Snagit to determine the best trim based on the amount solid color around the edges of your capture. The following graphic shows the Automatic trim option: The following graphic shows an example of a Custom trim: Setup Instructions 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 4. Select Automatic or customize the Effect using the available settings. Click OK. 5. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. The capture is sent to the selected Output. To disable a Trim effect, select Effects > Trim. Click theNone option. Click OK. For additional effects, see Add an Effect during Image Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Transparent Background Capture Options The default canvas color and the appearance of title bars taken with the Window selector can be changed on the General tab of the Capture Type Properties dialog. To change the canvas color or title bar appearance, select Capture Type > Properties > General tab For more information on what transparency is, see What You Need to Know About Transparency.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Capture Snagit video capture records a region, window, or your entire screen as well as audio (if available) and saves it as a video file. You can then save your video or share it directly online. While Snagit does not have video editing capability, you can save individual frames from your video capture as images. Snagit video captures are recorded using the H.264 codec and saved as MPEG-4 files (using the .mp4 file extension).
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Record a Video Capture To record a video capture using Snagit: 1. Select the Video profile (or select your capture settings in the Profile Settings pane and change the capture mode to Video) . 2. Click the Capture button or use the associated hotkey. Orange cross hairs appear. 3. Position the cross hairs to select a window or full screen. Click and drag the cross hairs to select a specific region.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Recording Interface Overview The recording interface appears after selecting the recording area in video capture mode. Click the Record button or press (Shift + F9) to begin recording your screen. While recording, click the Stop button or press (Shift + F10) to end your recording. Click the Microphone Audio button to mute and un-mute microphone audio while recording. The bar next to the button indicates the audio level. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Click the dropdown menu to select the microphone audio source. Audio devices can be selected or changed only before starting the recording. For more information on selecting a microphone audio source, see Record Audio in a Video Capture. Click the System Audio button to record the sound from your computer such as mouse clicks, application alerts, audio playing from your speakers, etc. The current video recording dimensions display here.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Aspect Ratio Selection Guides When selecting a region before recording a video capture, guides are provided to help you create a video with common aspect ratios and dimensions. The aspect ratio of a video recording is a comparison of the height and width of the recording. For instance, most wide-screen laptops have an aspect ratio of 16:9. That means that for every 16 pixels wide the screen is, there are a corresponding 9 pixels in height.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Capture Settings Most settings for the video recording process are fixed. Setting Value Description The number of frames recorded per second. The frame rate may drop below 15 depending on your computer and what is being recorded. Frame rate 15 (max) Audio On (default) The microphone source for the audio recorded during video capture is selected in the recording interface.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Record Audio in a Video Capture Record Microphone Audio Snagit can record audio from your computer's microphone or a USB microphone. 1. After selecting the area to record, click the Microphone Audio button. The button is green when microphone audio is enabled. 2. Select an audio device from the microphone dropdown. 3. To make sure the selected device is on and connected properly, speak as you would during recording.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File MPEG-4 Video Format Snagit video captures are saved as MPEG-4 (MP4) video files encoded using the H.264 codec. This format is compatible with nearly all modern video editors and websites that host and play video. Snagit version 10.0 and earlier used AVI files for video recording. For information on what happened to AVI files that were in your Snagit Library, see What Happened to AVI Files?.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File What Happened to AVI Files? Snagit version 11 and later use MPEG-4 video files to playback and save video captures. Earlier versions used AVI video files. Because of the change to the video player in Snagit Editor, AVI video files from earlier versions of Snagit cannot be played in the Editor. The first time Snagit runs after upgrading to version 11 or later, any auto-stored (unsaved) AVI files in your Library are saved to a location of your choice.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Capture Tips Snagit records anything on your screen. Clean up your browser and desktop by closing or removing all nonessential applications, browser toolbars, and desktop icons. A plain background on your desktop is better than a busy wallpaper image. It makes your video file smaller and is less distracting for viewers. Use slow, deliberate mouse movements. Do not click around the screen too fast. Do not move the cursor around the screen as you speak.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text Capture Text mode provides a solution for anyone copying text from the screen or a dialog box. Text captures include only the text on the screen, not graphics. Text capture includes the following features: Capture text from screens that do not allow copy and paste in Windows. Send Output to a variety of destinations. Annotate and time stamp the captured text. Collect captured text in one file to keep a running log of captured passages.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text Longer than a Browser Window Snagit does not support text capture on some operating systems and web browsers. See Text Capture Support. Setup Instructions 1. Select Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Scrolling Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. or Select the Share Output and Effects. Click the browser window to give it focus. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text from a Dialog Box Snagit does not support text capture on some operating systems and web browsers. See Text Capture Support. Setup Instructions 1. Select Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select All-in-One or Window. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. or Select the Share setting. Select Effects > Layout to remove blank lines or columns. Click the dialog box to capture. Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey. Orange crosshairs appear.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text in a Scrolling Region Longer than a Window Snagit does not support text capture on some operating systems and web browsers. See Text Capture Support. Setup Instructions 1. Select Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Advanced > Custom Scroll. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the Share setting. Select Effects > Layout to remove blank lines or columns. Click the browser window to give it focus. Click theCapturebutton or press the capturehotkey.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 7. Click the down arrow on the window’s vertical scrollbar. 8. Snagit pauses to configure the capture. The capture area begins to scroll automatically, continuing until the lower edge of the scrolling window is reached. The capture is sent to the selected Output. For additional capture options, see Text Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text from an Object on the Screen Use the Object capture type to capture data for objects on the screen. Snagit does not support text capture on some operating systems and web browsers. See Text Capture Support. Setup Instructions 1. Select Text capture mode. 2. For the Capture Type, select Object. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select Capture Type > Properties > Object tab to define the object data to capture. ClickOK. Select the Share settings.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Set Up Folders and File Naming Conventions for Text Capture Snagit > Text capture mode > Share down arrow > Properties > Text File tab Use the Text File tab options to customize the file name, file format, caption, and location options for text captures. Option Description RTF - Formatted Text Default option for a text capture. Annotate captures Add a caption to the text capture Output. Caption prefix Enter the text to appear before each text caption.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture What You Can Print Use Printer Capture to capture and manipulate the print Output from any application as a digital image. You can create an image file of what the printed material would look like if you had printed it on a printer. Snagit does not need to be running when you select the Snagit Printer from within an application; it starts automatically and begins the capture using the Printer Capture settings.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Customize your Printer Capture You can set up a printer capture to include an Output, effect, and the destination folder for your captures prior to capturing in an application. 1. Select Tools > Snagit Printer Capture Settings. 2. The Snagit Printer Capture Settings dialog appears. Click theType Properties button. 3. On the Snagit Printers tab, Click theProperties button to setup special print properties such as layout and paper. Click OK. 4.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Create a Snagit Printer Capture Profile You can create several different Printer Capture profiles to use during a printer capture. You can customize the Share Output, filters, layout, and more, and save the configuration with a name that you specify. 1. Select Tools > Snagit Printer Capture Settings > Type Properties button. The Capture Type Properties dialog is displayed. 2. In the Snagit Printers tab, click theAdd a Snagit Printer button. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture and Save Multiple Page Documents as Individual Image Files From within a host application, you can use Printer Capture to capture multiple pages at one time and save each page as an individual image file. Are you trying to convert, modify, or save many images at once? If so, please learn about Batch Conversion.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture and View a Multiple Page Document with Printer Capture Save a Printer Capture as a multipage file to include all of the pages of the capture within one image file. If you do not save the Printer Capture using the multipage file format, each page of the capture is saved as an individual image file.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Profiles: A Faster, More Efficient Way to Capture If you had a previous version of Snagit installed on your computer, profiles are automatically imported into Snagit during installation. Capturing with Snagit can be as simple as clicking the Capture button.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Edit or export pre-configured profiles. Use a pre-configured profile as the basis for a new profile. Capture Modes A Mode is the type of capture you want to take. To change the mode, click on the blue button next to the Capture button. Image Capture to capture an image of anything on your screen. Send the image to one or more Outputs including a graphic file, the printer, email, Snagit Editor or even a Web server.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File The Capture Mode and the Capture Type define exactly what to capture. Think of the Mode as the general capture category and the Type as the more specific category. Each mode has its own particular Type options. For example, if Image Capture is the Mode, you can select Full Screen as the Capture Type. This means that Snagit captures the entire PC screen as an image.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Profile Context-Sensitive Menu Options Right-click on a profile or group of profiles to open the context menu. The options apply to the profile or profile group that you right-clicked on – not the profile or profile group currently selected within the Profiles pane. For more information Snagit Profiles: A Faster, More Efficient Way to Capture Create a New Profile with the Profile Wizard Create a New Profile Based on an Existing Profile Profile Hotkeys www.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Create a New Profile Based on an Existing Profile Save new settings as an updated profile, as a new profile, or use the profile settings once and do not save them. When you change profile settings, the profile selected in the Profiles pane has a yellow box around it and an asterisk next to the profile name to indicate you have modified a profile.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Profile Hotkeys Organize and Sort Profiles Profile Context Sensitive Menu Options www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Create a New Profile with the Profile Wizard Use the Add New Profile Wizard button to create a new profile rather than modifying and saving an existing capture profile. To access the Add New Profile Wizard, click the Add New Profile Wizard button in Snagit. Profile Wizard Instructions Follow the instructions on each dialog, and read the Description fields for additional information as you hover over each option.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Profile Hotkeys Use a hotkey to quickly take captures without interacting with the Snagit interface. Customize the hotkeys for Snagit or on a per capture profile basis. Profile hotkeys invoke a specific set of capture commands. Each profile can have its own hotkey. Snagit OneClick gives you access to your capture profiles while Snagit is reduced to the system tray.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Organize and Sort Profiles Use the Organize Profilesoptions to change the order of your capture profiles within the Profiles pane and import or export profiles using an SNAGPROF file. To access the Organize Profiles options: From Snagit, select File > Organize Profiles. Right-click a profile and select Organize Profiles.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Program Output is disabled by default for security measures and prohibits the import of a profile using external program Output that could potentially launch a destructive application or virus on your system. Keep this option disabled if you are not sure of the quality or source of the profiles. For more information Snagit Profiles: A Faster, More Efficient Way to Capture Create a New Profile with the Profile Wizard www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit OneClick - The Fastest Way to Capture Profiles are automatically synched to Snagit OneClick. Snagit OneClick provides a quick and easy way to take a capture from your desktop. OneClick provides access to your capture profiles when Snagit is minimized to the system tray. To enable and configure OneClick within Snagit, select Turn on OneClick. OneClick appears on the side of your monitor. A balloon tip displays to let you know where OneClick is hidden.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File OneClick Configuration Options Select Turn on OneClick > I want to > Configure Snagit OneClick Option Description Click to activate Click on the orange OneClick bar to access OneClick rather than hovering over the orange bar. Hover to activate Hover over the orange OneClick bar to access OneClick rather than clicking on the orange bar. The Hover time (ms) box lets you specify how long you need to hover before OneClick appears.
Snagit on Windows Option Snagit 11.1 Help File Description timeout (seconds) Hide animate speed Specify how quickly OneClick hides: Slow, Medium, Fast, or Instant. Amount shown while hidden Determine how much (in pixels) of OneClick appears on your screen while hidden. Make OneClick transparent when hidden Make OneClick completely disappear from the edges of your screen when hidden. Open animate speed Set how quickly OneClick opens: Slow, Medium, Fast, or Instant.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Welcome to Snagit Editor Use Snagit Editor to apply professional, quality finishing touches to your captures. Also share or locate, view, and manage captures and multimedia files. The Open Captures Tray automatically stores captures. Editing options include flip, mirror, shear, rotate, crop, and cut. Add custom edge effects such as drop shadow, torn or faded edges, and enhancements such as arrows, cursors, lines, text, and much more.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Get Familiar with the Editor To open Snagit Editor, do one of the following: Select Windows Start menu > All Programs > TechSmith > Snagit 11 Editor Click Snagit Editor on the Quick Launch pane in Snagit. Select Tools > Open Snagit Editor from the Snagit menu bar. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Click File to access basic commands such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Send, Print, Delete, and Close. Also select: Convert Images to batch convert images. Resources to access the Snagit Web site, find out about other TechSmith products, download Snagit Accessories, and more. Also open the About Snagit dialog that contains the version number and copyright information. Editor Options button to set application preferences.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File The Ribbon Tabs The Ribbon helps you quickly find the tools and options you need to complete a task. Tools and options are organized into groups that are collected together under specific tabs. Each tab relates to a particular type of activity such as adding annotations with the drawing tools or interactive Hotspots. Click File to access basic commands such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Send, Print, Delete, and Close.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File style from the gallery and drag or click on the canvas. Click the gallery’s More button to see even more style options to choose from. Rightclick a modified object on the canvas and select Add to Quick Styles to add it to the gallery. Arrows next to the option icons indicate dropdown menus of additional effects and options.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Draw Tab The Clipboard group contains the following tools and commands: Copy All, Cut, Copy, and Paste. The Drawing Tools group contains the following tools and commands: Selection, Zoom, Callout, Text, Arrow, Line, Stamp, Shape, Pen, Fill, Highlight, Eraser. The Quick Styles Gallery is a collection of ready-made styles or effects. To use, select a style from the gallery and drag or click on the canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Complete a Profile or Add-In Capture When you take a capture in Snagit with an assigned Output and the Preview in Editor option selected, the Finish Profile icon appears in the Draw tab > Send group instead of the Output icon. To complete the capture, click green checkmark on the Finish Profile button. To change the Output, click the arrow on the Finish Profile button. Select a new output from the list. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Tab The Canvas group contains the following tools and commands: Crop, Cut Out, Trim, Rotate, Resize, Canvas Color. The Edge Effects in the Quick Styles Gallery add a professional, finished look to a selection or the entire canvas. Edge effects include drop shadow, torn, faded, wave, saw, shark tooth and beveled edge. Click an effect in the gallery to apply the effect to a selection or the entire canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Hotspots Tab Create or modify links and hotspots in a capture or, insert new hotspots. Click on a hotspot to view and modify the hotspot properties or reposition and resize the hotspot. You can only see the hotspots in the Hotspots tab. Once you complete the hotspots, email or save the image in a format that supports hotspots. See also Image File Types that Support Hotspots and Hotspots Not Supported Dialog Box.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Highlight: Available for both text and graphic popups. Select the color the hotspot turns when you hover over the hotspot with the mouse. Click Flash Popup to select No Popup, Text Popup, or Graphic Popup. For a text popup, add and format text and click OK. For a graphic popup, browse and select a graphic and click OK. The Outline, Fill, and Highlight options for popups enable after you select an option.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Tags Tab Use the Keywords group to assign keywords to the current capture or media file, thumbnails highlighted in the Open Captures Tray, or thumbnails highlighted in the Library. Enter keywords in quotes to create a phrase. The All Keywords dropdown menu lists all the keywords used. Select a keyword from the list to apply it to the current capture, thumbnails highlighted in the Open Captures Tray, or thumbnails highlighted in the Library.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File View Tab The Show/Hide group gives options for turning on the pixel grid view, opening and closing the Search Pane, determining whether large images are scaled to fit in the viewing area, and opening and closing the Library. When using Pixel grid, zoom in to 600% or higher to bring the gridlines into view. The Zoom group contains the Pan option, zoom magnification levels, and an option to return the view to 100% view.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Tab The Outputs group contains the outputs that are automatically installed with Snagit. Click an Output to send the current capture or media file to that destination. Use the Output Properties to customize the selected Output. The Outputs Accessories group contains more Outputs included with Snagit or downloaded and installed from the TechSmith website. Click on the arrow below an Output icon to access the Output's options and help file (if applicable).
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Edit Tab (Text Only) The Clipboard group contains the following tools and commands: Copy All, Cut, Copy, Paste. Use the Format group to change the appearance of the text. Font opens the Edit Text dialog. Use to format the text’s font, size, color, and more. Word Wrap wraps text lines to the width of the window. The Font group is used to edit the formatting of RTF text. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File The Quick Access Toolbar Customize the Quick Access Toolbar with the tools and commands you use most frequently. Right-click icons and options throughout the ribbon to add to the Quick Access Toolbar. Move the Quick Access Toolbar to the area below the ribbon. Use More Commands to add tools and options from a list of all available Editor options. Change the Location of the Quick Access Toolbar 1. Click Customize Quick Access Toolbar . 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File This option is also available from Snagit Button > Editor Options button > Customize button. To add new tools or commands to the toolbar: 1. From the Choose commands from list, select the category of tools and commands. For a list of all tools and commands, select All Commands. 2. Click to highlight the tool or command to add to the toolbar. 3. Click Add. 4. Use the arrow buttons to move the command or tool to new location on the toolbar.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. From the list on the right of the screen, select a tool or command to remove. 2. Click Remove. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Open Captures Tray The Open Captures Tray contains recently taken captures and media files opened via the Application Button > Open or Library. The following is a general overview of how the Tray works. The Open Captures Tray contains recently taken captures and media files opened via the Snagit Button > Open option or through the Library. When capturing, the Tray automatically stores the captures for you. You do not need to save each time you take a capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File the media files. Drag the upper left corner of the Quick View box to make it smaller or larger. Where did my captures go? This message appears in the Quick View box when a capture drops from the Tray view. The Tray only stores a certain number of media files before they drop out of view. However, these captures are not deleted. To view unsaved captures and saved files, click Search Pane > Tags tab > Recent captures.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Open Captures Tray Tips Helpful Information Displayed in the Tray The Tray displays the following information about your capture or a saved media file. The X,Y coordinates of the cursor in relation to the upper left corner (0,0) of the canvas. The size (dimensions) of the image in pixels. The file format of all media files displays in the lower left corner of the thumbnails.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File view unsaved captures or saved files, click Snagit Editor > Search Pane > Tags tab > Recent captures. The media files appear in the Library as you move through the search results. The following captures or media files never drop out of view: Saved media files with unsaved changes. The capture or media file currently active. Customize the Open Captures Tray Snagit Button > Editor Options button > Advanced button > Advanced Settings screen.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File When Should I Save Captures in the Tray? If you need to access the capture outside of Editor, you need to save the file. For example, to insert a graphic as a link using Microsoft Word, you need to save the capture as a file. Drag from the Tray into an Open Capture or Image File Combine captures or image files by dragging a thumbnail from the Tray onto an open capture or file. Open the capture or file that you want to add the capture to. Then: 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Copy an Image to the Clipboard 1. Right-click a thumbnail to access the context menu. 2. Click Copy. The entire capture or media file is copied to the Clipboard. Close a Capture or Media File 1. Right-click a thumbnail to access the context menu. 2. Click Close. -orClick the Close icon in the corner of a thumbnail. View a Capture or Media File Double-click a thumbnail to view the full size capture or media file.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File View a Snapshot of the Captures in the Tray Click the Quick View button to see a snapshot view of all the media content in the Tray. Use the scroll bars to move up and down through the Quick View box. Click on a thumbnail in the Quick View box to view one of the media files. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Preview Video Captures in Snagit Editor The Snagit Editor can only playback videos; there are no editing tools for video in Snagit. To edit your Snagit video captures, use a separate video editor application, such as Camtasia Studio by TechSmith. Camtasia Studio is a video editor that can help you take your screen recordings and videos to the next level.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Playback Controls When viewing a video capture in Snagit Editor, the playback controls are located beneath the video capture in the main workspace. Button Name Description Playhead Use the playhead to manually move through the video capture. Mute Audio / Volume Click to mute or unmute audio during playback. Use the volume slider to adjust playback volume. Jump to beginning Jump to the beginning of the video capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Mini Toolbar The Mini toolbar provides quick access to the options available for many of the tools on the Draw tab. When you select a vector object on the canvas, or when you right-click a vector object, the Mini toolbar appears. The Mini toolbar is available for the following tools: Callout Callout Text Arrow Pen Highlighter Text Line Shape To turn off the Mini toolbar, select Snagit Button > Editor Option and disableShow Mini Toolbar on selection. www.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File The Quick Styles Gallery The Quick Styles Gallery is a collection of ready-made styles or effects. To use, select a style from the gallery and drag or click on the canvas. Hover over a gallery item to see the details of an object or effect. For instance, see the color values, shadow size, width, and more. Click the gallery’s More button to see more style options to choose from.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To remove an object or effect from the galley, right-click > Remove from Quick Styles. www.techsmith.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Common Editor Tasks This section gives instructions for performing common editing tasks. For more information, see: Make a Selection on the Canvas Copy, Paste, Cut, Crop, and Delete Tasks View and Zoom Tasks Resize Tasks www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Make a Selection on the Canvas Draw tab > Drawing Tools group. Use the Selection tool to select a portion of the image for copy, cutting, pasting, image effects, etc. Also use the Selection tool to move selected areas within an image. Selection shapes include: Rectangle Selection While dragging, hold to create a perfect square. If you select multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Copy, Paste, Cut, Crop, and Delete Tasks Draw tab > Clipboard group and Image tab > Canvas group Copy Entire Canvas to the Clipboard (Copy All) Click Copy All to copy the entire canvas to the Windows Clipboard for use in other applications. Copy a Selection to the Clipboard 1. Select an area of the canvas using the Selection tool. 2. Click Copy or press . Cut Out Part of an Image 1. Select an area of the canvas using the Selection tool . 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Delete a Selection 1. Select an area of the canvas using the Selection tool . 2. Click the Cut tool or press . Delete an Object 1. Click an object to give it focus. Press to select more than one object. 2. Click the Cut tool or press . Delete all Objects 1. Right-click canvas > Select all objects. 2. Click the Cut tool or press . Delete the Entire Canvas and all of the Objects 1. Right-click canvas > Select all. 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File View and Zoom Tasks View tab > Zoom group. Zoom In or Out on Canvas 1. Click Draw tab > Drawing tools group > Zoom In/Out tool. 2. Click canvas to zoom in. 3. Right-click canvas to zoom out. -orWhile in a tab, use the Zoom Slider to in the bottom, right corner to zoom in and out. -or1. Click View tab > Zoom group > Zoom tool. 2. Select a magnification level from the list. 3. To return to normal view, click the 100% icon .
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Turn on Pixel Grid Pixel grid view gives a pixel by pixel view of the canvas. 1. Click View tab > Show/Hide group > Pixel grid. 2. Zoom to 600% or higher to see the gridlines. Return to Original Image Size Click View tab > Zoom tools > 100% icon . Shrink to Fit View Mode When enabled, Snagit will automatically adjust the zoom level so large images will be scaled to fit in your viewing area.Videos are always scaled to fit in the viewing area.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Resize Tasks Image tab > Canvas group > Resize button Resize the Entire Image Change the size of the capture or image file to a specific dimension in pixels, inches, centimeters, or by percentage. Changing the values in the Pixel Dimensions, Print Dimensions, or Image Detail fields causes the values in the other fields to automatically adjust to display your changes. Pixel Dimensions Enter the exact dimensions, in pixels, to resize the image.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Lock proportions: When enabled, the ratio of the width to height in the Pixel Dimensions and Print Dimensions fields is locked. Changing the width automatically changes the height and vice versa. Turning this option off can result in skewed images. Snagit makes a "best guess" for print dimensions based on the image resolution (DPI) and the pixel dimensions. These print dimensions are for printing with default settings.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Grab a handle of the canvas and drag to new size. You do not need to flatten vector-based objects for this method of resizing. However, objects off the canvas during the resizing are lost. Resize the Canvas with Custom Trim Resize the canvas by removing pixels from each edge. 1. Click Image tab > Canvas group > Resize tool > Custom Trim. 2. Select how many pixels to remove from each side of the canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Work with Vector Objects Some Snagit Editor tools create vector-based objects. Useful properties of vector objects include: Float on the canvas so they can be moved, repositioned, aligned, grouped, and more. Can be resized and their properties changed. For example, their overall height and width, outline width, and outline or fill color. Effects such as opacity and shadows can be applied.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To draw a new vector object on top of an existing vector object, hold the key while creating the new object. New vector objects are always placed “in front”. So, you can move the newest object over a previously created object. To use the flood fill or eraser behind an existing vector object, hold the key while clicking to draw. This allows you to start drawing under the object and not select the existing object.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Arranging Objects on the Canvas Group and Ungroup Objects Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Group > Group or Ungroup. Group multiple vector objects together to make moving easier. After objects are grouped together, they behave as one vector object. Ungroup previously grouped vector objects. After objects are ungrouped, they behave as individual vector objects. Align Objects Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Select align option from list.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Send Backward Send the selected object backward one layer. Flip an Object, a Selection, or the Canvas Vertically or Horizontally Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. Flip an Object: 1. Click object to give it focus. 2. Click Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. -orImage tab > Canvas group > Rotate button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. Flip a Selection: 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Option Description 360 degrees. Resize Canvas to Fit www.techsmith.com Automatically increase the size of the canvas when rotating the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Transparency Snagit supports transparency while capturing and editing. Transparency means that a part of your image is clear or see-through. Transparent images can be put on web pages or presentation slides for compelling and professional looking visuals. This means that edge effects like drop shadows and torn edges do not have a border. Instead, the effect is applied and the added area is transparent.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Draw tools The Fill tool can be used to fill an area with transparency. The Eraser tool can be used to remove a section of the image, leaving behind only the transparent canvas. Cut, Copy and Paste Cut, copy and pasting of selections inside and from the Snagit Editor retains transparency information. Images pasted into the Editor from outside programs do not retain transparency information, and are pasted as opaque images.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Transparency is not available in all file formats. Transparency is supported in SNAG, PNG, ICO, and CUR files. Single color transparency is available in GIF files. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Draw Tools and Special Effects Use the drawing tools and special effects to give captures and image files a polished and professional look. Or, add annotations such as callouts and arrows. For more information, see: Callouts Arrows Stamps Freehand Pen Highlight Tool Text Lines Geometric Shapes Flood Fill an Area with Color Erase a Portion of the Canvas Image Effects Color Effects Filters Edges www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Callouts Use the Callout tool to create a variety of shapes that include text. Choose from a variety of arrows, balloons, and other shapes in the Quick Style Gallery. Control callout shape, size, color, orientation, drop shadow, and text font, size, style, layout, and color. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Draw tab > Drawing tools group > Callout tool. Select a shape from the Styles group. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to apply a callout. Enter text.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Move, Reshape, or Rotate a Callout 1. To move a callout, click on the center of the callout and drag to a new location. 2. Use the colored handles to control the following: Yellow: Drag these handles to change the shape and size of the callout tail. White: Drag these handles to change the height and width of the callout. Green: Grab and drag this handle to rotate the orientation of the callout.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. Click a callout on the canvas. 2. Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage. Add, Remove, or Customize the Callout Shadow Click a callout on the canvas to give it focus. To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons. To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Arrows Use the Arrow tool to create vector-based arrows. Choose from a variety of arrows in the Quick Style Gallery or create your own. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool. 2. Select a style from the Styles group. 3. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to apply an arrow. Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool. 2. Select Styles group > More button. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Draw a Bezier Curved Arrow 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool. 2. In the Quick Style Gallery, select a curved arrow style. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click and drag the arrow on the canvas. Click and drag again to set the first curve point. Click and drag again to set the second curve point. Drag the white object handles to modify the curves. Select the Arrow Color from Colors on the Canvas 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Change the Look of the Arrow Line 1. Click an arrow on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Select Styles group > Outline option > Dashes. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new look. Move or Reshape an Arrow To move an arrow, click down on the center of the arrow and drag to a new location. Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the arrow.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. Click an arrow on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Stamps Use Snagit Stamps to annotate your graphics with artwork especially designed for screen captures. Choose from a variety of stamps in the Quick Style Gallery, download more from the TechSmith website, or use your own. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Stamp tool . 2. Select a category and then a stamp from the Styles group. 3. Click the mouse on the canvas to apply stamp.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Add a Custom Stamp to the Quick Styles Gallery Save custom stamp to reuse. 1. Click a stamp on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Right-click the stamp. 3. From the popup menu, click Add to My Stamps. The stamp is now available in the My Stamps category of the Quick Styles Gallery. Download More Stamps from the TechSmith Website 1. Click a stamp on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Click the Download more link at the bottom of the Quick Styles Gallery. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Freehand Pen Use the Pen tool to create vector-based, freehand lines. Choose from a variety of pen line in the Quick Style Gallery or create your own. 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Pen tool. 2. Select a style from the Styles group. 3. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw with the pen. Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Pen tool. 2. Select Styles group > More button . 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 3. Release the key after color selection. 4. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw with the pen. Pick a Custom Color 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Pen tool. Select Styles group > Outline option > More Outline Colors > Colors task pane. Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw with the pen. Change the Shape of the Pen Line 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Click More Shadows. Use the options in the Drop Shadow task pane to create a custom look. Click OK. Add a Custom Pen Line to the Quick Styles Gallery The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom pen lines so they can be reused. 1. Click a pen line on the canvas to give it focus. (The pen line has to be created as a vector object.) 2. Right-click the pen line. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Highlight Tool Use the Highlight tool to highlight a rectangular region of the canvas using a color. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Highlight tool. 2. Select a color in the Styles group. 3. Click and drag on canvas to apply a highlight color. Select a Color from the Quick Style Gallery 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Highlight tool. 2. Select the color from the gallery menu.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Highlight tool. 2. Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select opacity percentage. 3. Click and drag cursor on canvas to create highlight. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Text Use the Text tool to create vector-based text on the image. Control the text font, size, style, layout, drop shadow, antialiasing, color, frame, box style and fill color. To use this tool: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool. Select a style from the Styles group. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to create a text box. Enter text.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Pick a Custom Text Color 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool. Select Styles group > Fill option > More Fill Colors > Colors dialog. Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to create text box. Enter text. Select the vector object and highlight text, or right-click, to access the Mini toolbar for font options.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Lines Use the Line tool to create vector-based lines. Select from a variety of lines in the Quick Style Gallery or create your own. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool. 2. Select a style from the Styles group. 3. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to create a line. Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool. 2. Select Styles group > More button . 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool. 2. In the Quick Style Gallery, select a curved line style. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to create a line. Click and drag again to set the first curve point. Click and drag again to set the second curve point. Drag the white object handles to modify the curves. Select the Line Color from Colors on the Canvas 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Change the Appearance of the Line 1. Click a line on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Select Styles group > Outline option > Dashes. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Lines to select a new appearance. Move or Reshape a Line To move a line, click down on the center of the line and drag to a new location. Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the line.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Antialiasing for Smooth Lines Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged. The antialiasing option is turned to “on” for all of Editor’s vector-based tools. To turn antialiasing on or off: 1. Click a line on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Geometric Shapes Use the Shape tool to create vector-based objects in the form of geometric shapes. Select from a variety of shapes and styles in the Quick Style Gallery. Control callout shape, size, color, drop shadow, and more. To use this tool: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool. Select a shape from the Styles group. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw the shape. Hold down to draw a perfect circle or square.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Draw a Polygon Shape To draw a polygon shape: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool. 2. In the Quick Style Gallery, select a polygon style. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw the shape. Click and drag again and again to get the desired shape. Double-click the canvas to close the shape. Drag the white object handles to modify the angles. Change the Shape Outline or Color Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Add a Custom Shape to the Quick Styles Gallery The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom shapes so they can be reused. 1. Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus. 2. Right-click the shape. 3. From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The shape is now available in the Quick Styles Gallery. Antialiasing for Smooth Lines Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Flood Fill an Area with Color Use the Fill tool to flood-fill an enclosed, flattened area using a color. Vector-based objects cannot be flood-filled. To flood-fill a vector object, it must first be flattened. To flatten a vector object, right-click the object and click Flatten. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Fill tool. 2. Select a color in the Styles group. 3. Click on the canvas to apply the color.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Pick a Custom Fill Color 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Fill tool. Select Styles group > Fill option > More Fill Colors > Colors dialog. Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK. Click on the canvas to apply the color. Set Fill Tolerance Level Control the matching of the fill color in relation to the surrounding colors. A fill tolerance of zero means an exact color match. A tolerance level above zero matches similar colors.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Erase a Portion of the Canvas Use the Eraser tool to freehand erase any flattened part of a capture, exposing the canvas beneath. Control the width, opacity and antialiasing. To use this tool: 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool. 2. Select a style from the Styles group. 3. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to apply eraser. Change the Eraser Width 1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool. 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Effects Border Add a custom border around a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. To add a border to a portion of the canvas, use Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool and drag a selection on the canvas. To add a border to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. To select the border color from colors on the canvas, select Image tab > Image Style group > Border tool -or- > Select color from image.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To use this tool: 1. Select Image tab > Image Style group > Effects tool > Shear. 2. Select an effect from the menu or click Perspective Shear Options to create a custom effect. Page Curl To use this tool: 1. Select Image tab > Image Style group > Effects tool > Page Curl. 2. Select an effect from the menu or click Page Curl Options to create a unique look. Edges Use an Edge effect to add a professional, finished look to a selection or the entire canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Size and location of the effect. Shadow size, location and color. Outline and defining its size and color. Background color To use this tool: 1. To add an edge effect to a portion of the canvas, use Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool and drag a selection on the canvas. To add an edge effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select an edge effect from the Quick styles Gallery.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Watermark Add a graphic file to the canvas. Add logos, titles, signatures, banner ads, etc. The image file can be overlain, underlain, embossed, transparent, and more. Experiment to discover the variety of creative ways you can use the Watermark effect. This effect must be applied to the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. Select Image tab > Modify group > Watermark tool . 2. In the Watermark dialog, browse to select a graphic file. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Color Effects Editor > Image tab > Modify group > Color Effects button Use the Color Effects options to apply color conversion and special effects to your image. Color Correction Use to change the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and gamma properties for a selection or the entire canvas. The following graphic shows a sample of the following effects: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Original capture. Brightness: Lighten or darken the entire image.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Invert Colors Use to invert RGB color values for a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Color Effects tool > Invert Color. Color Substitution Use to replace one color with a different color. This effect must be applied to the entire canvas.
Snagit on Windows 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Color Effects tool Snagit 11.1 Help File > Histo-Contrast. 3. Select effect percentage from the menu or click Custom to select a custom effect. Halftone Use to apply a dithered black and white effect to the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. Select Image tab > Modify group > Color Effects tool > Halftone. 2. Select effect degree from the menu or click Custom to select a new effect.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Color Effects tool > Stretch Intensity. Histogram Equalize Use to make linear the number of pixels per gray level in the image. This can be used to show details in dark areas. Apply to a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1.
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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Filters Editor > Image tab > Modify group > Filters button Use the Filter options to apply special effects to modify your captures. Use one or combine them to get exactly the right look. Remove Noise Remove pixels to reduce the detail and create a smoother texture. Apply to a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Posterize Apply a poster effect, reducing the number of bits per color channel. This decreases the number of colors and levels of lightness in the image or selection. The result is a flatter-looking image with bands of color rather than smooth gradients. Apply to a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Filters tool > Solarize. 3. Select the level of planes from the menu or click Custom to select a custom effect. Oil Painting Apply an oil-painting effect to a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Filters tool > Edge Detect. 3. Repeat for a more intense effect. Add Noise Reduce the detail and add a grainy texture. Adding a small percentage of noise to an image can reduce the appearance of scratches and other imperfections. Apply to a selection or the entire canvas.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 3. Select the depth and direction to achieve the desired look. 4. Click Close. Edge Detect Increase the contrast along the edges of a selection or the entire canvas. To use this tool: 1. To apply effect to a portion of the canvas, drag a selection on the canvas. To apply the effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection. 2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Filters tool > Edge Detect. 3.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Editor Options Snagit Editor > File > Editor Options The Snagit Editor Options give access to program preferences, including the Open Captures Tray settings, the Quick Access Toolbar options, and more.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Change the color scheme to change the color of both Snagit and Snagit Editor to black, blue, or silver. Advanced Settings Tab Snagit Editor > File > Editor Options > Advanced Set the default preferences for the number of items that show in the Recent File list, make changes to the way the Open Captures Tray stores captures, whether new captures are automatically saved, and initiate the Backup/Restore process.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Resources Snagit Editor > File > Editor Options > Resources Check for program updates, contact technical support, view the free online tutorials on the TechSmith website, and find Snagit information, including the version and build number.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Backup and Restore Snagit automatically stores unsaved captures in the Library. The Backup feature creates an archive of these stored files. Use the Restore feature to replace your current Library with the Library backed up in the archive. Restore destroys any automatically stored captures in your current Library and replaces them with the captures in the archive. Backup archives are especially useful when moving your Snagit Library to a new machine.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Spell Check Spell check is available for the Text and Callout tools in the Snagit Editor and the Edit tab for text captures. When a word is misspelled, a red line appears beneath the word. The red line is only displayed in callouts or text boxes when text is actively being edited.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Output Overview Outputs send your Snagit captures where you need them, whether that's your email, another program, or your favorite web service. Some outputs (like YouTube) are video-specific, some (like Clipboard) only support images, and some (like Screencast.com and FTP) work with both video and images. Snagit comes with a variety of outputs and more are available on the TechSmith website.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Download More Share Destinations (Outputs) Additional output accessories are available on the TechSmith website, or directly through the Accessories Manager in Snagit. To access the Accessories Manager: In Snagit Click Tools > Open Accessories Manager > Get More Accessories. In Snagit Editor Go to Share tab > More Accessories. You are directed to the TechSmith website, and are able to download accessories, profiles, and stamps.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Email Output The email output sends an image capture to a new email message using the system default mail client. Options for the email output are accessed by clicking the Output Options button on the Share tab. On the Send Email tab of the Share Properties dialog, choose whether to: Prompt each time for email settings -orDon't prompt.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File FTP Output The FTP output sends your image or video capture to an FTP server using file transfer protocol. To set up a FTP destination, click the Output Options button on the Share tab. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File FTP Output Settings Option Description FTP server Specify the IP Address or DNS Name of the target FTP server. Port Specify the port on the server used for FTP services. This is usually port 21, the default. Remote path Type the directory path on the target server where you want to store captured files. Use passive FTP Connect with the FTP server in passive mode. Show progress Display the Show Progress dialog box.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Program Output The program output sends an image or video capture to another program that is able to accept the file format and command line file arguments. The program output runs the program's executable file (EXE) and passes along the name of the Snagit file that should be opened. For information about additional options, see Share Properties Program Tab. For information on adding a new program to the output list, see Share Properties Program Tab's Add Option.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Clipboard Output The Clipboard output puts the currently open image capture on your Windows Clipboard. Paste the image () to insert the image in the program of your choice that is able to accept images as input. The Clipboard output does not work with video captures. Some programs, like web-based email, may not accept your pasted image. This may be do to transparency settings.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Camtasia Studio Output Camtasia Studio is TechSmith's screen recording and video editing software. To open an image or video capture in Camtasia Studio, use the Camtasia Studio Output accessory. Camtasia Studio is a video editor that can help you take your screen recordings and videos to the next level. When you send your Snagit content to Camtasia Studio, you gain the ability to edit and enhance your videos with transitions, callouts, and more.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Screencast.com Output Screencast.com is an image and video hosting service from TechSmith. Upload, organize, and share your images and videos leveraging multiple privacy options. Share your content directly on Screencast.com, or embed it on your blog or website. Use the Screencast.com output to send your image or video directly from Snagit to your Screencast.com account. If you do not have a Screencast.com account, you can create one for free.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Microsoft Excel Output The Microsoft Excel output sends your image capture to an Excel workbook. If no Excel workbook is currently open, the Excel output button in the Share tab opens a new workbook and sends your capture there. If there is a workbook currently open, it is inserted into that document. To select which open Excel workbook your image capture is sent to, click the arrow below the output button to select from open Excel workbooks or a new workbook.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Microsoft PowerPoint Output The Microsoft PowerPoint output sends your image capture to a PowerPoint presentation. If no PowerPoint presentation is currently open, the PowerPoint output button in the Share tab opens a new presentation and sends your capture there. If there is a presentation currently open, it is inserted into that presentation.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Microsoft Word Output The Microsoft Word output sends your image capture to a Word document. If no Word document is currently open, the Word output button in the Share tab opens a new document and sends your capture there. If there is a document currently open, it is inserted into that document. To select which open Word document your image capture is sent to, click the arrow below the output button to select from open Word documents or a new document.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File YouTube Output The YouTube output accessory sends a video capture to your YouTube account. After it is processed on YouTube servers, the video capture is available in your YouTube channel. The first time you use the YouTube output accessory, you must sign in using a YouTube or Google account. To sign in, sign out, or change the currently signed in account, click Account in the dropdown menu beneath the YouTube output button.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Editor Library Use the Library to locate, view, and manage captures and multimedia files. Select multiple files to save, convert file formats, print, and email in batches.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Get Familiar with the Library The Library view displays captures and media files in either thumbnail view or list view. By default, Recent Captures in the Tags tab is selected. To change the view, click the List View or Thumbnail View icons. To open a capture or media file, double click a thumbnail. While viewing the file in Editor, click the Library button again to return to the previous search results.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File All Keywords keeps a list of all keywords used. Select a keyword from the list to apply to thumbnails highlighted in the Library. Use the Flags group to apply visual icons to captures or media files. You can assign Flags to one or more thumbnails highlighted in the Library. Click a Flag icon to assign. Search by Flags in the Search Pane. The Details group contains information automatically gathered during capture. This is called metadata.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Only the first two flags assigned to a capture or media file display in the Tray. The ellipsis symbol lets you know more flags are assigned. All assigned flags display: In color in the vertical flag row of the Search Pane when the pane is collapsed or, at the bottom of the Search Pane when the pane is expanded. Highlighted in the Tags tab > Flags group. Use the Zoom Slider to enlarge the view for the thumbnails in Library view.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Library Tips and Tasks Change the View The Library view displays captures and media files in either Thumbnail view or List view. Thumbnail view displays captures and media files as small graphic icons. Click the Thumbnail View icon to view thumbnails. List view displays captures and media files as line items with details such as: file name, size, date of capture, modified date and time, file type, dimensions, assigned flags, and keywords.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 2. Select Tags tab > Flags group > Click a flag. Assign Keywords 1. Highlight one or more captures or media files in the Library. Press to select more than one capture or media file. 2. Select Tags tab > Keywords group > Type keywords. You can apply multiple keywords to each capture or media file.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Search in the Library Search Pane You must manage media files with keywords and flags assigned within Editor or you lose those keywords and flags. For example, to move files with keywords and/or flags from one folder to another, you must use the Folder tab within the Search Pane. If you use Windows Explorer or another method to move these files, all keywords and flags are permanently lost.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File 4. Click a category and the captures and media files appear in the Library. The following characters are ignored in the search: . ! ; , ( ) ? < > [ ] / \ + =" @ $ % & * Search by File Name When searching by file name, do not use a file extension (.jpg, .bmp, .png) in the Keyword Search field. 1. In the Keyword Search field click the Refresh button if available. 2. Begin to type the file name.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Search Using Folders 1. Select Search Pane > Folder tab. 2. Browse for files. Media files supported by Editor appear in the Library as you browse. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Manage Captures, Files, and Folders within the Library You must manage media files with keywords and flags assigned within Snagit Editor or you lose those keywords and flags. For example, to move files with keywords and/or flags from one folder to another, you must use the Folder tab within the Search Pane. If you use Windows Explorer or another method to move these files, all keywords and flags are permanently lost.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Rename a Saved File 1. Highlight a saved file in the Library. 2. Right-click > Rename. 3. Type a new name. Create a New Folder 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Search Pane > Folder tab. Browse to a drive or folder. Press or right-click > New Folder. The new folder appears. Type a new name. Rename a Folder 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Search Pane > Folder tab. Browse to a folder. Right-click > Rename. Type a new name. Delete a Folder 1. Select Search Pane > Folder tab. 2.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Apply Effects and Modifications to Multiple Files (Batch Conversion) Apply Snagit image editing filters to multiple captures in batch processing mode. Convert one or more graphic image files from one format to another. For example, select six BMP files to convert to GIF and store them in another directory for inclusion on Internet Web pages. Open the Batch Conversion Wizard To open the Batch Conversion Wizard: In Editor > Snagit button > Convert Images.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Print from the Library Quick Print One or More Captures of Media Files 1. Highlight a capture or media file in the Library. Press to select more than one or 2. 3. 4. 5. to select all thumbnails. Press or right-click thumbnail > Print. The Print dialog appears. Select a printer if different from default. Click the Page Setup button to select layout and paper options. Click Print. Print File Names at Bottom of Printed Page 1.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Technical Reference Guide This section contains information pertaining to options found in Snagit dropdown menus, dialog boxes, and tabs. Refer to the following reference information: Capture Modes and Input Capture Modes and Output Image File Format Types and Options Video Capture Output Properties Snagit Command Line Options Snagit Program Preferences www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Modes and Capture Types This topic describes Image, Text, and Video capture modes. For more information on Printer Capture, see Snagit Printer Capture. Snagit offers three main capture modes: Image, Text and Video. Within each capture mode, there are several capture types. The default is the flexible All-in-One capture type. Use capture modes and capture types together to create the desired capture settings.
Snagit on Windows Capture Type Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Capture Text Capture Video Capture Custom Scroll Freehand Clipboard Clipboard Chain Graphic File Extended Window Scanner or Camera Multiple Areas of the Screen Include the Cursor Keep Links Active Record Audio www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Properties Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties. Use the Capture Type Properties options to customize a capture. First, select the capture mode (Image, Text, or Video) and the Capture Type. Select Capture Type Properties to change any options. For example, enter the dimensions for a fixed region capture or change the scroll direction from horizontal to vertical for an auto scroll capture.
Snagit on Windows Input Properties Snagit 11.1 Help File Available in Capture Mode Description Capture windows bigger than the screen. Like Scrolling Window, Extended Window Capture captures more than is visible on your screen. Extended Window Image Links / Hotspots Image Select the type of links and hotspots to keep. See also Input Links / Hotspots. Object Text Select what items to include in a Text capture. See also Input Object Tab.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type General Tab Capture Type dropdown > General Tab menu > Properties > General tab. Options apply to Image capture mode. Option Canvas Color Description Select the background color to fill in the canvas when taking captures with the different shapes. The default canvas color is transparent. For use with Input > Clipboard only. Clipboard text width (in pixels) Window capture title bar transparency www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Fixed Region Tab Input dropdown menu > Properties > Fixed Region tab The Fixed region is the rectangle used to capture a particular space on the screen. Options apply to Image, Text, and Video capture modes. Option Description Width Define the width of the fixed region in pixels. Height Define the height of the fixed region in pixels. Use fixed starting point Specify the coordinates of a fixed starting point for the fixed region.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Menu Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Menu tab. Options apply to Image capture mode. Option Description Include menu bar Include the menu bar in menu captures. Capture cascaded menus Include cascading menus in menu captures. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Scrolling Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Scrolling tab. Define Auto Scroll options for Window, Active Window, Region and Fixed Region captures. Options apply to Image and Text capture mode.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Scanners & Cameras Properties Window or Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Scanner and Cameras tab. Select the scanner or camera source device if you do not want to use the system default device. Options apply to Image capture mode. TWAIN is a standard software interface that allows applications to communicate with a digital imaging device. Snagit allows selection of a TWAIN device such as a scanner or camera as the capture source for images.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Extended Window Properties Window or Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Extended Window tab. Capture windows bigger than the screen. Like Auto Scroll, Extended Window Capture captures more than what is visible on your screen. Extended window capture captures the window frame, Auto Scroll does not. Resize the window to capture a size much larger than the screen.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Links/Hotspots Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Links/Hotspots tab. Select the type of links and hotspots to keep. Option Description Links only Keep only links in the capture. All clickable objects Keep links and hotspots for all clickable objects (buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons, text fields, etc.) in the capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Type Object Tab Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties > Object tab. Select what items to include in a Text capture. Options apply to Text capture mode. Option Description Object name Include the Windows Object Name in the capture. Object description Include the Windows Object Description in the capture. Object value Include the object value in the capture. Include object property names in capture Include the object property names in the capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Modes and Share Destinations Snagit offers three main capture modes: Image, Text and Video. Each mode allows your capture to be sent to various destinations. By default, your capture is sent to Snagit Editor, but you could also send it directly to Word, Screencast.com or many other places and programs.
Snagit on Windows Share Destination Snagit 11.1 Help File Image Capture Text Capture Video Capture YouTube Multiple Destinations See also Printer Capture. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Capture Share Destination Properties Share dropdown menu > Properties. These options give you even more control over your capture's share destination. Select your capture mode and share destination, then modify these properties if needed. Output Tab Print Image File Send Email Available in Capture Mode Image Text Image Image Text Description Select the Default Windows Printer or a Specific Printer.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Image File Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > Image File Define preferences for file format, file naming, and location for file storage. Options apply to Image and Printer capture mode. Option Description Select the file format for image captures. Select Remember last used format to use the same type of file format as the File format previous capture. Select Always use this file format to select a file type for every capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Automatic File Name Options Share dropdown menu > Properties > Image File tab > Automatic file name > Options Automatically name your captures, eliminating the need to stop after each capture to name the file and select the location to save the file. You can also create a unique file naming scheme and save it with a profile, making capturing even more convenient and customized.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Send Email Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > Send Email tab Customize Snagit to send captures by email. Options apply to Image, Text, and Printer capture mode. Option Description Prompt each time for email settings Select to enter new email settings each time you send capture output by email. Don’t prompt. Use preset email defaults Preset email settings to send your capture to a specific recipient or address. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Program Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > Program tab. Define preferences for when you send directly to an external program or software application. Options apply to Image, Text, Video, and Printer capture mode. Option Select the program to output to Description Select the program to send the captures. This list is populated from your system registry and contains the applications Snagit can use to display your capture.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Program Tab's Add Option Share dropdown menu > Properties > Program tab > Add button. Manually add another application to the Program output list. Option Description Executable to run Select another program’s executable file to add to the Program Output list. Display name The application name displays in this field. You can change the name of the application. Command line options for the selected program to run properly.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Edit Program Options Share dropdown menu > Properties > Program tab > Edit button. Edit applications in the Program output list. Option Description Executable to run Select another program’s executable file to add to the Program Output list. Display name The application name displays in this field. You can change the name of the application. Command line options for the selected program to run properly.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties FTP Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > FTP tab. Define preferences for Snagit output sent directly to a location on the Web using FTP. Options apply to Image, Text, and Printer capture mode. Option Description FTP server Specify the IP Address or DNS Name of the target FTP server. Port Specify the port on the server used for FTP services. This is usually port 21, the default.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Text File Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > Text File tab. Customize file name, file format, caption, and location options for Text captures. Options apply to Text capture mode. Option Description TXT - Text File Default option for a text capture. Annotate captures Add a caption to the text capture output. Caption prefix Enter text that appears before each text caption. Append to file Add each text capture to the end of a single file.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Print Tab Share dropdown menu > Properties > Print tab. Define print preferences for captures. Options apply to Image, Text, and Printer capture mode. Option Remember last used settings Description Print using the last print options used during a previous capture, in the Preview Window, or in Editor. This option is not available in Editor. Set the default print options. Use these settings This option is not available in Editor.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Share Properties Page Setup Options Share dropdown menu > Properties > Print tab > Page Setup button. Use the tabbed Page Setup dialog to set up how your printed prints on the page. Use the Layout tab options to size scrolling captures or large captures over multiple pages. Options in this dialog automatically update in the Printer Properties dialog options. Options apply to Image and Printer capture mode. www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Layout Tab Option Auto Size Description Scale the image to closely match the size displayed on the screen in Editor. Click on a handle and drag the image to position on the page. Or, click on a handle and resize the image. The actual capture is not resized. Fit on page (shrink) Scale the image to fit on one page while preserving the correct aspect ratio of the original.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Paper Tab Option Description Portrait Sets the page orientation to portrait. Landscape Sets the page orientation to landscape. Margins Set the desired margins. Use the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right options to set the desired margins in inches. Sample image size www.techsmith.com Preview how your capture will look. This option is not available in the Editor.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Image File Format Types and Options Snagit provides many different file formats to use for Image and Printer captures . Alpha transparency is only available in the PNG, TIF, and SNAG file formats. Select the Show advanced types option to view all file types or disable this option to view an abbreviated list of the most common types. Select the file format for image captures.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File File Types Available Options On JPG - JPEG image JPEG image format is a lossy compressed file format. This makes it useful for storing photographs at a smaller size than a BMP. JPG is a common choice for use on the Web because it is compressed. For storing line drawings, text, and iconic graphics at a smaller file size, GIF or PNG are better choices because they are lossless.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File File Types Available Options WMF - Windows Metafile Format Colors WPG - WordPerfect Colors www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File File Format Option Descriptions Depending on the file format chosen, various options are available. See Image File Format Types and Options to find out which options are available for each file format. Colors Select the number of colors (color depth) to save in the image. The number of colors available depends on the selected file format. Transparency requires 32 bit color depth as well as a file type that supports alpha transparency.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File PDF Page Setup Options Share dropdown menu > Properties > Image File tab > PDF file output > Options button > File Format Options dialog box > PDF Page Setup button. Define how your PDF appears on the page. Option Description Page size Select the size of page for the PDF. Use the dropdown menu to select a preset size or select Custom and manually enter the height and width of the page in inches. Page size Select the size of the margins for the PDF in inches.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Capture Share Properties Use the Video Capture Share Properties options to control Snagit application preferences as they relate to video capture. For more information Video Capture Type Properties Video Share Properties www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Capture Type Properties Capture Type dropdown menu > Properties Define a fixed region for video capture. This can be useful if videos need to always be the same size. Option Description Width Define the width of the fixed region in pixels. Height Define the height of the fixed region in pixels. Use fixed starting point Specify the coordinates of a fixed starting point for the fixed region.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Video Share Properties Share dropdown menu > Properties Customize the way your videos are saved. Option Description Ask for file name Enter a file name before saving the capture output. Fixed file name Assign the same file name to each capture. This is useful for continually and automatically updating the same output file. Name Enter the file name for the Fixed File Name option. Automatically assign your capture a file name and location.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Command Line Options Snagit Program Command Line Options Option Description /h Hides the Snagit window at startup. /n Disables keyboard input to Snagit (For use with DDE programs.) /i Starts Snagit as a minimized icon. /S Causes Snagit to do a capture using current settings and close when finished or canceled. This option runs Snagit hidden with hotkeys disabled.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Program Preferences Snagit > Tools menu > Program Preferences. Set up and change preferences for general Snagit hotkeys, program options, notifications, and update options. For more information see: Snagit Hotkeys Tab Snagit Program Options Tab Snagit Notifications Tab Snagit Update Options Tab www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Hotkeys Tab Snagit > Tools menu > Program Preferences > Hotkeys tab. Use the Hotkeys tab options to set and change general Snagit hotkeys. Option Description Select the keys you push to start a capture. Global Capture hotkey Select a combination of boxes for CTRL, SHIFT, and/or ALT, and a keyboard character. The global capture hotkey captures using the profile selected in the Snagit main interface.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Program Options Tab Snagit > Tools menu > Program Preferences > Program Preferences tab. Select general program options. Option Description Run Snagit when Windows starts Snagit will load each time Windows is started. Default setting. Hide Snagit before capturing Snagit will close temporarily before capturing and reopen after the capture is done. Default setting.
Snagit on Windows Option Snagit 11.1 Help File Description Embedding images requires that the client is configured to use the HTML e-mail format and the Send Pictures with E-Mail option to be enabled. Open the File Associations dialog box to set up the types of file formats to open within Snagit Editor. The following options are available: File Associations File types to associate with Snagit Editor: Use to select individual file types, one at a time.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Notifications Tab Snagit > Tools menu > Program Preferences > Notifications tab. Enable or disable helpful notifications, alerts and log errors to file. When using timer-activated capture, disable all popup messages and select the Log Events to a File option. This allows Snagit to operate unattended, since communications errors can occur for a number of reasons. Snagit logs the errors, and continues running.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Snagit Update Options Tab Snagit > Tools menu > Program Preferences > Update Options tab. Set Snagit to automatically check for program updates. When using timer-activated capture, disable all popup messages and select the Log Events to a File option. This allows Snagit to operate unattended, since communications errors can occur for a number of reasons. Snagit logs the errors, and continues running.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Tutorials We’ve included a few tutorials in this help file. There are many more, written and video, located at www.techsmith.com. Available in this help file are the following tutorials: What You Need to Know About Transparency Basic Snagit Tips & Tricks How to Use Hotspots Introduction to Searching and Tagging Sharing Captures from Snagit www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File What You Need to Know About Transparency What is Transparency? Simply put, transparency is the ability to see through part or all of an image. To understand how transparency in image files works, it’s helpful to understand the terms opaque, translucent, and transparent. Opaque means completely solid. You can’t see through something that is opaque. In the real world, this might be a wall or a door. Translucent means partially opaque and partially transparent.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File The screenshot on the left below has no transparency; the screenshot on the right has a transparent canvas and a partially transparent shadow. Because image files are always rectangular, complete or partial transparency is the solution used to create the appearance of irregular edges or see-through portions. Transparency in Snagit In Snagit Editor (and most other graphics programs) transparency is represented by a white and gray checkerboard pattern.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Common File Formats Supports Transparency? .png Yes .jpg No .bmp No .gif Single color, full transparency only .tif Yes .snag Yes What if I use a format that doesn’t support transparency? The preview pane in the Save dialog shows you how the saved image looks in your selected format. For more information on using transparency in Snagit, see Transparency.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Basic Snagit Tips & Tricks Here are some tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of Snagit. Whether assembling common captures into profiles or just changing the color scheme of the Snagit user interface, these tips can save you time and help you make great looking images. Change the Color of the User Interface Don’t like Snagit’s default black color scheme? Not a problem. Silver and blue themes for both Snagit and Snagit Editor are available.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Tools > Program Preferences > Program Options tab > Color scheme dropdown In Snagit Editor: Snagit button > Editor Options > General tab > Display options > Color scheme dropdown Create Profiles for Common Tasks Find yourself changing the same settings over and over? Create profiles that match your most frequently used configurations. For more on profiles, see Snagit Profiles.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File If you want quick access to these settings, consider saving them as a profile. Preview Transparency in the Tray Curious how the transparent parts of your image look without the checkerboard pattern that indicates transparency in the Editor? Check out your Open Captures Tray. The thumbnail previews in the Open Captures Tray show your transparent images on a black background and on top of the dark gray background or the orange selection color of the Tray itself.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Use this technique to quickly “clone” an area to fill in gradients, create copies of buttons or text fields, or anything else you might want to quickly copy and place. Use the SNAG File Format to Archive Projects To save vector object information (all those callouts, pasted images, and the other stuff that makes the Editor neat), use the SNAG file format.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Additional Tutorials What You Need to Know About Transparency How to Use Hotspots Introduction to Searching and Tagging Sharing Captures from Snagit www.techsmith.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File How to Use Hotspots A hotspot is a region of an image that contains special interactive elements, such as hyperlinks or popup tooltips. You can add hotspots to your images in Snagit that can highlight, hyperlink, or popup useful information when the mouse cursor passes over. Hotspots can also be used to capture hyperlinks on web pages by enabling the Keep Web Links Active option in the Profile Settings pane. You can only see and edit hotspots on the Hotspots tab.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Introduction to Searching and Tagging Snagit Editor includes a Library of all your previous captures. This could get overwhelming, but thanks to the powerful search and tagging capabilities of the Library, you can easily find the capture you’re looking for. Search Pane The Search Pane is the way to browse or search your Library. The captures displayed in the main Library window are filtered by your search results or the selected options in the Tags or Folders tabs.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File as a small badge on top of image thumbnails. Snagit provides names for the various flags, but these are just suggestions. The multicolored flags can symbolize whatever you like; the important thing is that they stick out visually. Keywords are a bit more specific. They’re all user defined. Think of keywords as a way to add information to your captures that shows up in searches and the Tags panel of the search pane.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Sharing Captures from Snagit You’ve taken your capture and made your edits. What’s next? Snagit has a few handy tricks to help you and your capture get where ever it is you’re going. Copy All Use the Copy All button to copy a flattened version of your image to the Clipboard. Paste it where ever you’d like to use your image. This is useful for pasting your capture in to an email, document, or other authoring tool.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Changes in this Version Snagit 11 has a number of improvements and introduces new functionality. We've also removed some rarelyused and outdated functionality. Highlighted Improvements and New Functionality Record your screen (with microphone audio) with the brand new MPEG-4 (H.264 encoded) capability. Benefits include: Great quality. Easily shareable and small file size. Web and mobile-friendly format.
Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File Create Web Page: Creates a web page from a selection of images in the Library. FrameMaker add-in: Add-in to launch Snagit from inside of Adobe FrameMaker. Color Depth in Editor: All editing is done in 32-bit mode. Files can be saved to other color depths, but color depth can no longer be manipulated during the editing process.
