SnagIt 8.2.3

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License: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Editor's Rating: Average
User Rating: (out of 112 votes) Rate it!
Downloads: 2,139,722
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server
Limitations: 30-day trial
Date Added: July 26, 2007


Publisher's description of SnagIt
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SnagIt is the screen capture and editing software that lets you add stunning effects and helpful instructions--to anything you see on your PC screen. Immediately improve communication by capturing & illustrating your points. Get professional results without the hassle of a hard-to-use editor. Enhance images with all the powerful editing options you can imagine.

Version 8.2.3 supports sending screen capture directly to your favorite apps.

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Editor's review of SnagIt
Take your best shot
Capturing screenshots may not be glamorous, but at least SnagIt makes it simple. SnagIt lets you capture any part of your screen, from a partial image to the entire contents of a scrolling window. You can grab images of Web sites and software applications or pictures from scanners and digital cameras. You even can capture video and record screen action in AVI format.

Editing tools let you manipulate and enhance captures using effects (such as Brightness, Hue, and Saturation), filters, and borders. You can add arrows, substitute colors in the captured image, or create dark or light backgrounds with a single click. Version 8 adds several interactive features, such as saving Web pages with HTML links, adding hot spots and rollover states to objects and areas, and exporting files in SWF and PDF formats.

This program outdoes itself in features, so figuring out the menu structure may take a while, but the GUI additions in version 8 are a welcome addition. Unfortunately, the latest update is just as slow to start as the last version. Even with its package of powerful options, we found SnagIt flexible and easy to use. Balloon tips, wizards, and an online video tutorial make it simple for beginners, and its sophisticated capabilities will satisfy advanced users.