{"id":145490,"date":"2021-07-29T08:53:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T12:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&p=145490"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:05:39","slug":"macos-permissions","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/macos-permissions\/","title":{"rendered":"MacOS Permissions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Permissions are required for Snagit to capture, edit, and share images and videos. A dialog appears when a permission is needed.
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  1. Click Enable<\/strong> or Edit System Permissions<\/strong> for any required permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In the System Settings dialog, enable Snagit<\/strong> and SnagitHelper<\/strong> (if shown).
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    Note:<\/b> You will be prompted to Quit & Reopen Snagit for some permission changes to take effect.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  3. Close the System Settings dialog.
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  4. Click Done<\/strong> to close the System Permissions dialog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Tip: Manually view and edit permissions.<\/p>\n\t

    You can view and edit Snagit permissions at any time. Select Snagit menu > Settings > Capture tab > Fix Capture Permissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n