Customer Reviews

SnagIt Version 9.1

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I loved Snagit 7 and 8. I've always been a fan of this product, and working in technical support, I can honestly say I use this software every day - for troubleshooting and documentation. I upgraded to version 9 after I used the trial version for a week. The trial version was very slow, but I assumed that was due to it being "trial". I assumed the paid version would be much faster. I was wrong. Press the "Print Screen" key, and sit back. Versions 7 & 8 were instantaneous. Version 9 takes a full two seconds to begin capturing, and then another two seconds to launch the "Editor". Also, in version 8, all my captures saved as JPG. In 9, they save as PNG. Why isn't there a setting to allow users to set the default file type? Finally, the "capture history" feature might be useful for some folks, but I find it very annoying, and wish there was some way to disable it. I would honestly wait until version 9.1 or until Techsmith works on the speed issues at least.

For someone like me who makes a living as a technical writer and instructional designer, Snagit is indispensable. The new interface may take some getting used to, but then the 8.0 interface was almost insultingly simplistic--it looked to me like it was designed by Fisher Price or Lego. With 9.0 I found myself able to do all the same functions that I depended on with earlier versions. The interface may have a look and feel that's comforting to Office 2007 users, but since I don't plan on migrating to Office 2007 or Vista, that aspect is lost on me. I hope TechSmith perfects their Mac version of Snagit soon.

I appreciated the sniping tool in Vista -- but I hated Vista so much I reinstalled XP. So I missed the sniping tool and Googled for a solution and found Snag It! Snag It! is far, far superior to the simpleton tool Microsoft had (SURPRISE.

I whole heartly recommend this if you need to send screen shots with comments.

SnagIt is just one of those programs on the market that you can recommend without hesitation. As soon as you begin to use it the first thing that will come to your mind is "Wow! I wish I had known about this sooner, I could have done .........."

I used SnagIt v8.2 for nearly 3 years and I thought it was a miracle tool. I was able to capture photos, error windows, screenshots, video screen images, etc. Many of the things I captured could not have been captured by any other way in Windows. I never did learn to use more than 25% of the program's features but the few that I did use were invaluable.

I downloaded the trial v.9.1 last month and based just on the features I typically use, TechSmith must have been reading my mind! In the earlier version every time I created a capture it had to be transferred from the SnagIt program out into where-ever it is you wanted to save it. This had to be done before I could create the next capture (which was a bit irritating). Now, you don't have to stop the flow. You can create as many captures as you like and leave them in SnagIt until you are ready to transfer them to their final output folders. SnagIt will produce a row of thumbnails at the bottom of the screen so you can scroll and see all your captures still being saved inside SnagIt.

There are lots of editing tools to use. It's a photo editing, art creation, business design etc. etc. program as well! You can do some quick editing of both text and images before saving it to your output folders. You can quickly type notes on the capture to remind you where you found the capture, or just to add any comments that will be useful. If you capture a document that has personal/private info, like a social security number or credit card number, you can just blur that out before sending it to your output folder.

One reviewer wrote that he didn't think the company existed due to a problem he had in contacting them. However, they certainly do exist and they offer a variety of interesting products. I receive regular helpful newsletters from them with lots of tips. I've spoken to them on the phone and their website has online CHAT for immediate assistance. It is a very classy company considering the uniqueness and affordability of their products.

A few other reviewers commented that v.9.1 is slower than their earlier versions. In the month that I have used the trial version, all of my captures have been either the same speed or faster than my earlier version. (I am admittedly using the v9.1 on a newer, faster computer than I typically used with v8.2) In the event that the captures (e.g. multiple screen scrolling) take a bit longer, the subsequent user handling of the captured file can be done much more efficiently, so in that case it should be a "wash". Overall I have been able to do much more in less time with v9.1. (I tested this new version in Vista Premium but I will also be using it on XP, if it is noticeably slower on the XP I'll update this review)

I use SnagIt in combination with Microsoft OneNote, another program that captures what's on your screen. There are times when OneNote "clips" are a better choice especially if you intend to save the capture in OneNote. These two programs make an excellent combination to keep you organized and keep you moving through your work flow. If you find yourself using your Desktop or Favorites to create shortcuts to bookmark info or web pages you want to return to just to finish reading an article or just as a reminder that it exists, SnagIt and or OneNote can help you reduce the clutter.

Files can definitely be saved into multiple software programs using different file extensions (not just PNG as I read in another review).

The upgrade from v.8.2 to v9.1 costs $24.99.

I use it constantly. Best buy I've made in sofeware. Grabs anything in a window or the whole screen. Great.

As a software tester, I need to include screen shots when I submit defect reports. The Auto Scroll feature is indispensable. With just one screen shot, I can capture an entire web page automatically. Before using SnagIt, I had to take multiple screen shots, then try to paste them back together. You can select only part of a window or part of the entire screen if you wish. I make extensive use of the Shape feature to draw circles or squares around the part of the screen where I saw a problem, and I use the Text feature to add notes about the problem.

The 30-day free trial has no functionality restrictions, so you can try all of the many features before you buy. The purchase price includes two licenses. I use one at work and the other at home. I am 100% satisfied with this program.

With the SnagIt software, you can capture just about anything that is shown on your computer monitor, save it, edit it, embellish it, and publish the final product.

It is fairly simply to use. Like most powerful software, the challenge or learning curve is becoming familiar with all of its capabilities. (I probably only use 15% of what my word processor is capable of doing).

If you want to create unique videos from other media, then this is the best tool you can buy.

I have about 20 DVDs of home movies. My project is to surgically extract different short scenes from the library, such as showing short clips of my son growing up, to create one special video of his life from 0 to 21.

I recommend SnagIt. It is worth the price. YouTube has examples on how to use it! Enjoy.

This is a great program. It has helped me to copy and paste things so much easier. The feature i use most often is the video capture. I can now easily record what im doing on the screen to help in instructing others what to do in a particular situation. With this feature, i don't have to physically be there with the person to help them.

Great product screen copies anything and saves it in different formats so that you can put it in any document. One click operation. Great customer service too!SnagIt Version 9.1

I've been using variations of Snag-It for many years. The lastest version is fantastic. It's very user friendly but has lots of options and features. It's no longer just a screen capture tool. Now you can edit and create images. The ability to capture multiple images and then have the option of retrieving one of the images, even days later, is a great feature. I love everything about this version. It's a mini graphic program for a great price. I highly recommend it.