{"id":145441,"date":"2021-08-08T08:32:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T12:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&#038;p=145441"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:24:43","slug":"simplify","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/simplify\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify Images"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"dx-block-wistia-embed\">\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/xlye0tx5iy.jsonp\" async=\"async\"><\/script>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_xlye0tx5iy videoFoam=true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Create simplified graphics to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single-source images in your content across languages, versions, or platforms. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep up with continuously changing user interfaces or websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus viewers&#8217; attention on important areas in an image. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"197\" class=\"wp-image-222321\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/s22-simplify-ex-700.png\" alt=\"Before and after simplified image example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/s22-simplify-ex-700.png 700w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/s22-simplify-ex-700-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/s22-simplify-ex-700-150x42.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automatically-simplify-an-image\">Automatically Simplify an Image<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Simplify<\/strong> tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"45\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-167191\" style=\"width: 45px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/simplifytool.png\" alt=\"Simplify tool\"><div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"><p><b>Note:<\/b> If the tool is not visible in the toolbar, click the <strong>More<\/strong> dropdown. To customize your toolbar, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/customize-toolbar\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/customize-toolbar\/\">Customize the Snagit Toolbar<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Tool Properties, enable the <strong>Auto Simplify<\/strong> option. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"107\" class=\"wp-image-167640\" style=\"width: 242px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2022-autosimplifytoggle-sm.png\" alt=\"Auto Simplify toggle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2022-autosimplifytoggle-sm.png 242w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2022-autosimplifytoggle-sm-150x66.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snagit overlays text and visual elements in the image with simplified objects. Drag the <strong>Detail <\/strong>slider to adjust the Auto Simplify sensitivity and generate new objects.<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"><p><b>Note:<\/b> Adjusting the <strong>Detail<\/strong> slider resets all Auto Simplify objects on the canvas.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To further customize your simplified image, continue with any of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#colorpalette\">Customize the color palette<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#quickstyleobjects\">Draw additional Quick Style objects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#editobjects\">Manually edit the simplified objects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"colorpalette\">Create a Custom Color Palette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize a color palette to add consistency across a series of simplified images or match your brand or product colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Color Palette properties panel, click a color dropdown to change the object colors on the canvas. Repeat to set the desired colors in the palette. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"157\" class=\"wp-image-167233\" style=\"width: 387px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/colorpalette.png\" alt=\"Color Palette\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/colorpalette.png 387w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/colorpalette-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/colorpalette-150x61.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-167251\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gearicon.png\" alt=\"gear icon\"> icon and select <strong>Save Palette<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Save Palette dialog, select one of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> Enter a name for the new palette.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replace:<\/strong> In the dropdown, select an existing color palette to replace. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Snagit adds the color palette to the dropdown in Color Palette properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quickstyleobjects\">Draw Additional Quick Style Objects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Quick Styles, click to select an object.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"259\" class=\"wp-image-167185\" style=\"width: 354px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/simplify-quickstyles.png\" alt=\"Simplify Quick Styles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/simplify-quickstyles.png 354w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/simplify-quickstyles-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/simplify-quickstyles-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click and drag to draw the object on the canvas. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To edit the object, see <a href=\"#editobjects\">Edit Simplify Objects<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"editobjects\">Edit Simplify Objects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resize an Object<\/strong><br>Click to select an object on the canvas and drag the handles in or out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move an Object<\/strong><br>Click to select an object on the canvas and drag the object to the desired location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delete an Object<\/strong><br>Click to select an object on the canvas and press the <strong>Delete<\/strong> key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edit the Tool Properties<\/strong><br>Click to select a simplified object on the canvas and edit the properties to customize the object. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"269\" class=\"wp-image-353164\" style=\"width: 262px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/s26-simplify-properties-win-old.png\" alt=\"Simplify tool properties on Windows\"><br><em>Snagit for Windows<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"269\" class=\"wp-image-342171\" style=\"width: 270px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-simplify-properties-mac.png\" alt=\"Simplify tool properties on Mac\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-simplify-properties-mac.png 270w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-simplify-properties-mac-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><br><em>Snagit for Mac<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip tip-snagit\">\n\t<p>Tip: Edit all simplification shapes at the same time.<\/p>\n\t<p>In Tool Properties, click <strong>Select All (Shape)<\/strong>, then edit the tool properties as needed. You must have Snagit for Windows version 2026.1.0 or later, or Snagit for Mac version 2025.3.0 or later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-167245\" style=\"width: 432px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fillcolorexample.png\" alt=\"Fill color example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fillcolorexample.png 432w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fillcolorexample-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fillcolorexample-150x41.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Fill<\/strong><br>Set the color for the selected object. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"144\" class=\"wp-image-168335\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapedropdowntypes.png\" alt=\"Shape dropdown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapedropdowntypes.png 301w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapedropdowntypes-150x108.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Shape<\/strong><br>Select the shape for the selected object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-167227\" style=\"width: 432px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/backgroundcolorexample.png\" alt=\"Background color example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/backgroundcolorexample.png 432w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/backgroundcolorexample-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/backgroundcolorexample-150x41.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong><br>Select the background color for the simplified text object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-167197\" style=\"width: 432px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/textheightexample.png\" alt=\"Text height example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/textheightexample.png 432w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/textheightexample-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/textheightexample-150x41.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Text Height<\/strong><br>Drag the slider or enter a value for the text line height in the simplified text object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-167257\" style=\"width: 432px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/linespacingexample.png\" alt=\"line spacing example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/linespacingexample.png 432w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/linespacingexample-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/linespacingexample-150x41.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Line Spacing<br><\/strong>Drag the slider or enter a value for the space between each text line in the simplified text object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-167263\" style=\"width: 432px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapeexample.png\" alt=\"alignment example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapeexample.png 432w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapeexample-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shapeexample-150x41.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Align <\/strong>(Only available when multiple objects are selected.)<br>Align the selected objects left, middle, or right. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draw<\/strong>\/<strong>Move Mode<\/strong><br>Allows you to switch between the following modes:<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-167239\" style=\"width: 295px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/draw-movemode.png\" alt=\"Draw and Move mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/draw-movemode.png 295w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/draw-movemode-150x26.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Draw:<\/strong> Click and drag on the canvas to add a new quick style object. Simplified objects are still movable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move:<\/strong> Click and drag on the canvas to multi-select and move objects. Drawing new quick styles is disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lock Objects (Windows Only)<br><\/strong>Enable this option to prevent edits to the simplified objects on the canvas when switching to other Snagit editing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Show Original<\/strong><br>As you work, Snagit maintains your original image behind the simplified objects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Show Original<\/strong> to reference your original image. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag the <strong>Opacity<\/strong> slider to change the transparency level of objects on the Canvas. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .product-cta{\n        width: 100%;\n        margin: 1rem 0;\n    }\n    .main-cta{\n        display: flex;\n        padding: 2rem;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        margin-right: 0;\n        gap: 1.5rem;\n        background: #EEFAFF;\n    }<br \/>\n    .main-cta img{\n       margin: 0;\n       padding: 0;\n       width: 7.5rem;\n    }\n    .main-cta h4{\n       margin: -0.3rem 0 0 0;\n       padding: 0;\n       font-weight: 700;\n       font-size: 2.25rem;\n       color: #2E3940;\n    }\n    .main-cta p{\n       margin: 0;\n       padding: 0;\n       font-size: 1rem;\n       color: #2E3940;\n    }\n    .button-container{\n      margin-top: 1.4rem;\n    }\n    .button-container a{\n        padding: .5em 2em;\n        font-weight: 700!important;\n        border-radius: 10rem;\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        text-decoration: none!important;\n    }\n    .download-button{\n        color: #2E3940!important;\n        border: 1.5px solid #2E3940;\n    }\n    .buy-button{\n        background-color: #E10992;\n        color: #ffffff!important;\n    }\n    .current-user{\n        margin: 0.5rem 0 0 2rem;\n    }\n    .current-user p{\n        margin: 0;\n        padding: 0;\n        font-size: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    @media screen and (max-width:782px){\n        .product-cta > div{\n            flex-direction: column;\n        }\n        .main-cta > div{\n            flex-direction: column;\n            text-align: center;\n        }\n    }\n    @media screen and (max-width:500px){\n        .button-container{\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            text-align: center;\n        }\n        .download-button{\n            margin-top: 0.5rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"product-cta\">\n<div class=\"main-cta\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/icon-snagit.svg\" alt=\"Snagit Icon Logo\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-bucket\">\n<h4>Get Snagit<\/h4>\n<p>The best screen capture software for professionals<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a class=\"download-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/download\/snagit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Free Trial<\/a> <a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/store\/snagit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"current-user\">\n<p>* Have Snagit 2024 or earlier? 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