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Use this technique to quickly “clone” an area to fill in gradients, create copies of buttons or text fields, or any-
thing 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. When you take a capture, this is the format that Snagit uses to auto-store
your image until you save it to your preferred file format.
If you want to edit your image again later, save a copy as a SNAG file. These files aren’t viewable outside of
Snagit, but they save all the information about your capture so you can move all the elements.
A Few Basic Design Tips
Screenshots benefit from the same ideas and techniques that a graphic designer might use when creating con-
tent. Here are a few to think about when creating images.
Rule of thirds: The human eye finds some images more interesting than others. Dividing an image
into thirds shows you where the most interesting parts of your image should be. Divide your image into
thirds both horizontally and vertically, creating nine boxes. Try placing things like callouts, arrows, and
text along those lines for maximum impact.
Color selection: Use complimentary colors (colors located opposite on a color wheel) in your effects
to create a look of cohesion in your image.
Think about context: What do you want your audience to look at? Is it important that they see your
screenshot in the larger context of what was on your screen, or is it better to trim all that away and just
show the exact window or button that you want to call attention to? Deciding may help your image com-
municate your message better.