Techsmith Snagit 2018

[tarekma7]

 

Are you planning to make an illustration or prepare articles that need many screenshots or screen recorder? Are you working in education job and in need to prepare images or slides that make teaching easier? The answer and solution for you is here.
Snagit is the ultimate simple, powerful screen capture software that is compatible with both Windows and Mac. It combines powerful capture and editing tools with a best-in-class screen recorder. 
The program make it easy to create images and videos. You can easily capture your screen, edit images, records videos and audio files and deliver results. Images will do the talking for you
Finally, there is a screen capture software suitable for everything you do. It was created and distributed by TechSmith company and was first launched in 1990

Homepage:

https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Release date:  19 December, 2017

Current version:   2018.0.2

Download:

https://www.techsmith.com/download/snagit/

Purchase:

TechSmith Snagit 2018 is available at shop.techsmith.com for Windows and Mac for $49.99. Users with previous versions of Snagit can upgrade for $24.99.



System Requirements:

Windows System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10 (1703, 1607, and 1511), Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012 R2
.NET 4.6 or later
2.4 GHz single core processor (dual core i5 required for video capture)
1 GB of RAM (4 GB required for video capture)
500 MB of hard-disk space for program installation
Video and Panoramic capture on Windows N requires the Media Feature Pack for Windows N
We recommend the 64-bit Snagit installation when using multiple monitors or a 4k display
macOS System Requirements: macOS High Sierra (10.13), Sierra (10.12), or El Capitan (10.11)

Installation:

The process is very easy, after being sure that your computer has the system requirements for the program; simply double click on the installer and within one minute the program will be installed on your system.













Activation:

You can unlock or activate the software using the license key sent after purchase or simply use sign in button using your techsmith account. The free trial is fully functional for 15 days



User interface, menus and use:

The program has TWO parts; the screen recorder and the editor with two desktop shortcuts





Screen recorder UI and menus:

All in One:



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Editor UI and menus:



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Features:

Quickly explain a process

If you're struggling to communicate clearly, Snagit lets you easily get your point across. Comment over your screenshots with arrows, shapes, and callouts. Or walk people through workflows and answer questions with a quick screen recording.

Add visuals to your documentation

What if all your documentation was quick to create, simple to update, and easy for users to follow? With Snagit, it only takes a few clicks to keep graphics current. Always provide users with up-to-date tutorials, how-to guides, and manuals. Even when the software you're documenting changes.

Be more engaging

Deliver engaging, visual content without compromising quality or relying on expensive design tools. Snagit is the best way create quality screenshots, custom graphics, or screen recordings. Show off your product, improve engagement, and capture the attention of your audience.

Go beyond ordinary screen capture

TechSmith Snagit 2018 is the only screen capture software with built-in advanced image editing and screen recording. So you can easily create high-quality images and videos all in one program.

Capture anything on your screen

Snagit makes it easier and more intuitive to capture your screen or record video. Capture your entire desktop, region, window, or scrolling screen.

Edit with a few clicks

Create images on your own. Edit screenshots or build custom graphics. Without needing to work with a designer.

Deliver results

The human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Snagit makes it easy to add videos and images to your email, training materials, documentation, blogs, or website. Or get a short URL to share your screenshots and recordings with anyone.
Snagit makes it easy to quickly share a screenshot, image, or video. Click the Share button in the Snagit Editor to view image and video sharing options.



You can also save your screen capture or video to your computer, simply choose the File option in the Share menu.





Screen Capture:

All-in-One Capture:



Simply click-and-drag the crosshair to get the perfect screenshot every time. All-in-One Capture® grabs your entire desktop, a region, a window, or a scrolling screen. Grab any webpage or application—all with a single hotkey or click.



Scrolling Screen Capture:

Take a full-page, scrolling screenshot. Capture vertical and horizontal scrolls, infinitely scrolling webpages, long chat messages, and everything in between.



Grab Text:

Extract the text from a screen capture or file and quickly paste it into another document for edits. Easily copy information without retyping all the text.



Screen Recorder:

Screen Recorder

Record yourself working through steps. Or grab individual frames out of the recorded video. Grab video, audio, and music from around the web and save all video recordings as MPEG-4 files or animated GIFs.



Record Webcam

Toggle between webcam and screen recording during a video. Use the recorder to add a personal touch with teammates or clients, no matter where they are.

Record Audio

Include audio in your videos from either a microphone or your computer’s system audio.

Create Animated GIFs

Turn any short recording (.mp4) into an animated GIF, and quickly add it to a website, document, or chat. Snagit comes with default and custom options to create the perfect GIF, every time.

Trim Video Clips

Remove any unwanted sections from your screen recordings. Cut any section at the beginning, middle, end of your video.

Record iOS Screen

The TechSmith Capture App lets you record your iOS screen with just a few taps and instantly share it back into Snagit for trimming.

Image Editing:

Annotate Screen Grabs

Annotate screen grabs with professional markup tools. Add personality and professionalism to your screenshots with a variety of pre-made styles. Or you can create your own.

Document Steps

Quickly document steps and workflows with a series of numbers or letters that automatically increase.

Blur Out Information

Hide or mask sensitive information in an image. Obscure account numbers, addresses, or other information in screen captures that you share publicly.

Smart Move

Automatically make objects in your screen captures movable. Rearrange buttons, delete text, or edit other elements in your screenshots.

Text Replace

Snagit recognizes the text in your screenshots for quick editing. Change the words, font, colors, and size of the text in your screenshots without having to redesign the entire image.

Magic Wand Tool

Use the Magic Wand tool to select an area on your image based on color. Quickly remove a background or replace the color in objects such as text or logos throughout a screenshot.

Snagit Stamps

Personalize your images with stickers specifically designed for screenshots. Get the latest stamps straight from Snagit, or download previous stamps here.

Library



Find all your past captures without wasting time digging for them. Your screen captures are automatically saved to your library. Tag captures to always keep your projects organized.

Resize Images

Get your images to the correct size, right down to the pixel. Use the Resize option to enter new dimensions to scale the size of the image.

Screen Capture Reimagined

TechSmith Snagit 2018 brings screenshots to life in an incredibly powerful way. Brand new image editing capabilities let you truly transform your screenshots. Familiar features like text capture make a return. And a more advanced screen recorder gives you smoother, more professional recordings.

New features in Snagit 2018 include:



Grab Text: Snagit captures way more than just images. Grab Text magically pulls out the text from a screen capture or file. And since you can paste it into another document for edits, you'll work faster, rather than wasting time with endless typing.
Smart Move: With the flip of a switch, automatically make objects in your screen captures movable. Rearrange buttons, delete text, or edit other elements in your screenshots.

Text Replace: Snagit recognizes the text in your screenshots for quick editing. Change the font, colors, and size of the text in your screenshots without affecting the look and feel.

 Other improvements include updates to the desktop video recording feature. Snagit 2018 allows for higher frame rate desktop recording for smoother, more professional recordings, as well as better quality webcam capture and better stability. And, it does it all using fewer CPU resources than ever before.

Video Improvements (Windows):

The webcam recorder was redesigned to capture up to 4x as many pixels for sharper videos right from the start. And now you can record at an even higher frame rate for smoother, more professional recordings.

Additional Blur Options (Mac):

A new improvement to the blur options on Mac was added. You can now choose between smooth blur or pixellate.
Snagit 2018 also marks the first release where the date designates the version number. Now, it’s easier than ever for users to know which version they use because Snagit for Windows and Mac will be designated by the year rather than a separate version number.

Free Resources (accessories):

Get tools to make the most out of your screen captures and videos so you can communicate like never before
https://www.techsmith.com/snagit-accessories.html



New Mobile Apps

Two brand new iOS apps were recently released. This will let you create content directly on your iOS device. TechSmith Motion bring static images on your mobile device to life by highlighting your product or brand with video effects and text overlays. And TechSmith Capture records your screen for perfect training and app demos. Learn More.

Full Changelog:

https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/a...5006435067

Check the full Tutorials to use the program as an expert:

https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit.html

Screencasting at Work:
Screencasting and screen recording give you the ability to demonstrate a process, personalize communication, and archive important information. Many uses are present, for example record Live Streaming Video, Like a company meeting, record skype or google hangout video calls, create a quick how-to training video, send customized sales videos, on-board new hires and retain knowledge



Hack Learning with Animated GIFs:



As people become busier, it’s the author’s job to make sure the content we create is scannable and easy to follow. Nobody likes long, drawn out instructions. The use GIFs for instruction is of great help as GIFs are easier to follow than a series of still images, animated GIFs are easier to create than a polished video, play automatically and explain a process without any narration.

Screenshots make your Microsoft Word Doc, PowerPoint, and Email Better:

Screenshots help you to use fewer words in word documents, add personality to PowerPoint Presentations, add a touch of humor and add excitement to Emails



Turn PowerPoint Slides into Videos:

Turning your presentations into videos helps keep your audience engaged, giving it more personality and they can learn from your content more effectively. There may be times where you need to have your presentation in video – it will be sent to supervisors, coworkers, or clients, and you won’t be able to physically present it yourself. Snagit allows you to select your screen, hit the record button, and go

Edit Screenshots:



The Snagit Editor is where you markup and edit images with arrows, text, callouts, and effects. At the top is the toolbar, which can be customized to display your preferred tools. The canvas displays the image or video currently selected. The recent captures tray, at the bottom, contains your most recent screenshots.



Select an image from the recent captures tray to display it on the canvas.

There are many available tools which will make it easy for you to have an amazing output. For example, step tool magic, callouts to point something out, customize annotations, add effects, autofill, combine images and many more

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Working With Selection Tools:



Panoramic capture explained

Panoramic capture is similar to scrolling capture, but instead of capturing an entire web page or scrolling window, you control exactly how much to capture. And, just like automatic scrolling capture, you can scroll any direction.



Create an Animated GIF
Beyond funny reactions and surprising moments, GIFs have become a great way to share knowledge and information. Snagit allows you to convert screen recordings and videos to GIFs.



Quick Style Themes
A key responsibility of content teams is to maintain consistency in style and to champion the brand of an organization. You can see the tutorial here to learn how to create branded sets of quick styles to share with others.
https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagi...hemes.html

Settings:

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Conclusion:

Techsmith Snagit is the best screen recorder, capture and editor software that let you have a professional presentations, lectures and articles. It will go beyond ordinary screen capture and helps you to have amazing results

[sterchin]

Thanks for the great review

[dinosaur07]

Definitely another excellent review & the best screen capture software.

[baziroll]

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[yoyo]

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[scot]

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[tregs_beales]

Very professional review featuring & highlighting all features of this program. Thank you tarekma for your great work. I hope TechSmith publish this review in their page.

[dhruv2193]

Thanks for the comprehensive review

[lpe]

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[grr]

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