What’s New in Snagit 2022
New features and improvements enable you to work more fluidly across multiple computers and collaborate across operating systems.
Cloud Library Storage
Store your library in the cloud to access your captures from any computer and back them up automatically. Snagit supports the following third-party storage services:
- Box
- Dropbox Business
- Dropbox Personal
- iCloud (Windows only for now)
- OneDrive for Business
- OneDrive Personal
For more information about cloud services and settings, see Manage the Library.
Snagit for Windows users will see improvements in Library performance with faster loading and searching. See Introduction to Snagit Library for a refresher on everything you can do with your Snagit Library.
Cross-Platform File Format
Open and edit the same Snagit files on both Windows and Mac computers. Snagit’s SNAGX file format replaces the former SNAG format for Windows and SNAGPROJ format for Mac and is compatible with both platforms.
Individuals and teams who use both Windows and Mac computers can open, edit, and share Snagit files with ease.
- For more information about the SNAGX file format, see Best Practices for Saving Your Snagit Files.
- To open and edit captures from previous versions of Snagit for Windows, see Convert Your Previous Captures.
Cross-Platform Tool Consistency
Along with the new SNAGX format comes greater consistency between Windows and Mac. Enjoy new tool properties for more consistent styles across platforms.
| New for Windows | New for Mac |
|---|---|
Multiple tails for callouts | Adjustable arrow start and end sizes |
Transparent fill for steps | Advanced shadow controls for Arrow, Text, Callout, Shape, Stamp, Pen, and Step tools  |
“T” shaped end styles for arrows | Object grouping |
Check out our Tool tutorials for in-depth information and instruction on each tool and its properties.
Picture-in-Picture Video
Record your screen and webcam at the same time with Snagit’s Picture-in-Picture feature.
- Enhance your video with a more personal touch.
- Communicate more clearly through facial expressions.
- Control the shape, size and placement of the webcam video in your recording.
- Turn the camera off and on during recording as needed.
To learn more, see Record a Picture-in-Picture Video.
Video Improvements
Snagit 2022 features an upgraded video engine for greater stability, improved audio and video syncing, and better compatibility with a larger variety of webcams.
- To boost your workplace communication and eliminate unnecessary meetings, see Record a Video with Snagit.
- To get started creating explanatory content, see Turn Your Screenshots into a Video.
Video Tooltips
Snagit’s wealth of tools help you mark up and annotate captures quickly and clearly. Discover them all with newly enhanced tooltips. These easy-to-understand explainer animations help you improve your existing workflows and provide opportunities to discover previously overlooked Snagit tools.
Hover over a tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar until the video tooltip appears. Click Learn More in the tooltip for a tutorial about the tool and its properties.
Spotlight Tool
New for Mac users: Call attention to an area in your image by dimming or blurring the surrounding area – with just one tool.
- For more information, see Spotlight Tool (Mac).
- Windows users can still apply the Spotlight and Magnify affect. See Add Effects.
