{"id":145450,"date":"2021-08-11T08:35:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T12:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&#038;p=145450"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:49:15","slug":"pen","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/pen\/","title":{"rendered":"Pen Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\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\">\n\t<div class=\"dx-block-wistia-embed\">\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/duzbkejw4o.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_duzbkejw4o videoFoam=true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"> <p><b>Note:<\/b> Pen and other tools in the Snagit Editor toolbar are available to annotate images. To draw your viewer&#8217;s attention while you record video, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/screen-draw\/\">Screen Draw<\/a>. To enhance video you have already recorded, share your video to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/camtasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camtasia Editor<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\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-draw-a-pen-line\">Draw a Pen Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Pen<\/strong> tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-145714\" style=\"width: 32px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2020-pentool.png\" alt=\"Pen 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\/\">Customize the Snagit Toolbar<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/quick-styles-and-favorites\/\">Quick Style<\/a> or edit the tool properties to customize the tool. See <a href=\"#properties\">Tool Properties<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click and drag your cursor on the Canvas to draw a line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you are finished with the Pen tool, click the <strong>Move<\/strong> tool in the toolbar to select, move, edit, or delete objects you added to your image.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-145719\" style=\"width: 32px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2020-movetool.png\" alt=\"Move tool\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip tip-snagit\">\n\t<p>Tip: Press Shift to draw a straight line.<\/p>\n\t<p>To draw a straight horizontal or vertical line, press and hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> as you click and drag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edit-a-pen-line\">Edit a Pen Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> To edit a Pen line, you must select the <strong>Create as vector<\/strong> (Windows) or <strong>Create editable line<\/strong> (Mac) option before drawing it. Lines drawn without this option cannot be edited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click to select the line on the Canvas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete any of the following to edit the line:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click and drag to move the pen drawing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the <a href=\"#properties\">Tool Properties<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Delete<\/strong> to delete the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"properties\">Tool Properties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit the properties to customize the tool.<\/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=\"325\" class=\"wp-image-353152\" style=\"width: 262px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/s26-pen-properties-win-old.png\" alt=\"Pen tool properties on Windows\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/s26-pen-properties-win-old.png 262w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/s26-pen-properties-win-old-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><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=\"271\" height=\"325\" class=\"wp-image-342155\" style=\"width: 271px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-pen-properties-mac.png\" alt=\"Pen tool properties on Mac\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-pen-properties-mac.png 271w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-pen-properties-mac-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><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 pen marks at the same time.<\/p>\n\t<p>In Tool Properties, click <strong>Select All (Pen Mark)<\/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<p><strong>Color<\/strong><br>Click the dropdown and select one of the following to set the color:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click to select a preset theme color or color from the palette.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"429\" class=\"wp-image-341756\" style=\"width: 286px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-win.png\" alt=\"Snagit for Windows color picker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-win.png 286w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-win-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"431\" class=\"wp-image-341768\" style=\"width: 315px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-solid-mac1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-solid-mac1.png 315w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-colorpicker-solid-mac1-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a Hex or RGB value. On Snagit for Windows, click <strong>Mode<\/strong> to switch between Hex and RGB modes.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-341775\" style=\"width: 479px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-hex-rgb.png\" alt=\"HEX or RGB value fields\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-hex-rgb.png 479w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/s25-hex-rgb-300x36.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Eyedropper<\/strong> button and then click to select a color from anywhere on the screen. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"72\" height=\"74\" class=\"wp-image-165226\" style=\"width: 72px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eyedropperindropdown.png\" alt=\"Eyedropper\"><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Shape (Windows only)<\/strong><br>Click the dropdown to select the shape style.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"124\" height=\"328\" class=\"wp-image-224676\" style=\"width: 124px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s22-pen-shapes-examples.png\" alt=\"Pen shapes and examples\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s22-pen-shapes-examples.png 124w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s22-pen-shapes-examples-113x300.png 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> Snagit Mac only supports the circle shape for pen drawings. If you open a SNAGX file on Snagit Mac, lines drawn with other shapes display as though drawn with the circle shape. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/version-compatibility\/\">Snagit File Format Compatibility<\/a>.<br> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"110\" class=\"wp-image-169339\" style=\"width: 297px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-penshapes-wintomac.png\" alt=\"Windows and Mac Pen shape comparison\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-penshapes-wintomac.png 297w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-penshapes-wintomac-150x56.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shadow<\/strong><br>Click to select a shadow direction. To turn off the shadow, click to deselect the shadow direction. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"87\" height=\"111\" class=\"wp-image-165200\" style=\"width: 87px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shadow-1.png\" alt=\"Shadow control\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advanced Shadow Properties<br><\/strong>Click the dropdown arrow to access additional Shadow properties: <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"230\" class=\"wp-image-165392\" style=\"width: 487px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advancedshadowproperties.png\" alt=\"Advanced Shadow Properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advancedshadowproperties.png 487w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advancedshadowproperties-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advancedshadowproperties-150x71.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong> Select a color for the shadow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angle (Windows only):<\/strong> Set the direction of the shadow extending from the tool. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Increase\/decrease the distance between the tool and the shadow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opacity:<\/strong> Increase\/decrease the transparency of the shadow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blur:<\/strong> Increase\/decrease the clarity of the shadow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Width<\/strong><br>Drag the slider or enter a value in pixels to adjust the width of the arrow\/outline\/line.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"33\" class=\"wp-image-168581\" style=\"width: 238px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-width.png\" alt=\"Width slider\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-width.png 238w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-width-150x21.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opacity<\/strong><br>Drag the slider to adjust the transparency level.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"241\" height=\"31\" class=\"wp-image-168652\" style=\"width: 241px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-opacity-1.png\" alt=\"Opacity slider\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-opacity-1.png 241w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-pen-opacity-1-150x19.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create as Vector (Windows) \/ Create Editable Line (Mac)<\/strong><br>Select this option to draw a line that can be edited.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-168665\" style=\"width: 143px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-createasvector-1.png\" alt=\"Create as vector option\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"152\" height=\"31\" class=\"wp-image-168659\" style=\"width: 152px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-editableline-1.png\" alt=\"Create Editable Line option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-editableline-1.png 152w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-editableline-1-150x31.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/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=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168513\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-before.png\" alt=\"Example without antialias\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-before.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-before-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168507\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-after.png\" alt=\"Example with antialias\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-after.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-antialias-after-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/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><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Antialias (Windows)<\/strong><br>Select this option to blend pixel edges with the background.<\/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=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168525\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-before.png\" alt=\"Example without smoothing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-before.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-before-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168519\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-after.png\" alt=\"Example with smoothing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-after.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smooth-after-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/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><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Smooth (Windows)<\/strong><br>Select this option to smooth sharp angles into curves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> This option is only available with the circle Pen shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168542\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-before.png\" alt=\"Example without Smooth Curves option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-before.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-before-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"102\" height=\"52\" class=\"wp-image-168536\" style=\"width: 102px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-after.png\" alt=\"Example with Smooth Curves option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-after.png 102w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-smoothcurves-after-100x52.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/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><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Smooth Curves (Mac)<\/strong><br>Select this option to blend pixel edges with the background and smooth sharp angles into curves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip tip-snagit\">\n\t<p>Tip: Save tool customizations as Quick Styles.<\/p>\n\t<p>After you edit tool properties, save your customization as a Quick Style for future use. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/quick-styles-and-favorites\/\">Quickly Access Favorite Styles and Tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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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