How is Snagit different from my computer's free screenshot tool?

Your free tool is great for a basic "snapshot." Snagit is a "snapshot-and-explain" powerhouse. A free tool just captures pixels. Snagit adds a powerful editor and library that lets you: Grab an entire scrolling webpage or a series of clicks. Add professional-looking markup like arrows, callouts, and step numbers. Automatically blur sensitive information with Smart Redact. Record your screen and webcam to make a quick video or GIF. Keep everything in a searchable library that can even find text inside your screenshots.

What is the difference between Snagit and Camtasia?

What is the difference between Camtasia Snagit and Camtasia Editor. Great question! Think of it this way: Camtasia Snagit is for fast screen capture and quick videos. It’s your go-to for marking up a screenshot, recording a 2-minute “watch this” video, or creating a simple step-by-step guide. Camtasia Editor is an all-in-one video editor. It’s for building polished, multi-track videos like formal training, product tutorials, and team demos. They also work together. You can send images from Camtasia Snagit to Camtasia Editor, and with new round-trip editing, you can even update Camtasia Snagit images from Camtasia Editor without losing your work.

What file formats does Snagit support?

Snagit supports the following file formats: BMP CUR (export only) GIF ICO JPG MHT PDF (export only) PNG SNAG TIF RAS EMF EPS (export only) PSD TGA WFX WMF WPG MP4

Does Snagit have system requirements?

Windows System Requirements Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 11 on ARM (22H2 or higher), Windows 10 (1903 or higher), or Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019 Windows N requires the Media Foundation Pack 64 bit Windows only Snagit Printer not available on Windows on ARM .NET 4.7.2 or later WebView2 Runtime (included with installer) Intel i5 CPU 6th gen / AMD equivalent 8 GB of RAM recommended 1.6 GB of hard-disk space for program installation macOS System Requirements macOS Sequoia (15) or macOS Sonoma (14)

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Don’t let clumsy built-in snipping tools hold you back. Snagit has all the tools you need, making it the best screen capture software for professionals.

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AI step capture

Instantly generate visual step-by-step guides based on your clicks.

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Capture content that extends beyond the screen, like full web pages, data sets with lots of columns, and more.

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Integrate your webcam video into screen recordings for a more personal and engaging viewer experience.

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Quickly hide sensitive information in your screenshot with one click.

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Callouts

Add context to screenshots with text boxes connected to specific parts of an image with an arrow.

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Effortlessly transform your videos into GIFs.

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Edit, copy, or delete text within screenshots.

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Simplify

Transform detailed screenshots into simplified graphics, ideal for creating easy-to-understand visuals.

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Screenshots that speak for themselves

Quickly turn those “Wait, what?” moments into “Aha!” moments with Snagit.

Capture anything

Grab a region, window, full screen, or scrolling page

Stop stitching screenshots together and save exactly what you need, every time.

Scrolling screenshot of a sales report being taken with Snagit

provide clarity

Add arrows, highlights, text, and step numbers

Skip the confusion and make directions impossible to miss.

Share instantly

Drop captures straight into email, Slack, docs, and more

Cut the back-and-forth and keep work moving.

STAY ORGANIZED

Keep every capture in a searchable, taggable library

Stop wondering where that one screenshot went.

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Snagit has definitely improved my day-to-day job. It ties up a whole conversation that would’ve probably been seven or eight emails back and forth.

Iris Johnson Manager of Training & Culture at LightEdge Solutions

Making the switch to Snagit for our asynchronous communication was the absolute right thing to do. It’s like that fundamental to how we do our work now.

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When I found Snagit, I was absolutely ready to pay my own money to use that tool. They continue to give me things I didn’t even know I needed yet.

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Professionals everywhere rely on Snagit to communicate clearly and keep work moving.

Team Communication
Team Communication
Collaborate without the endless email chains
Snagit helps you capture and share so your message lands without the back-and-forth.
- Add visuals, markup, and context to screenshots so messages are instantly understood
- Share once and skip the repeat explanations, meetings, and threads
- Keep everyone aligned with accurate, visual references they can revisit anytime
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Visual Documentation
Visual Documentation
Documentation that’s clear at a glance
Snagit makes it simple to capture, mark up, and organize visuals so instructions are easy to follow and hard to misinterpret.
- Turn complex processes into step-by-step screenshots people can actually use
- Add annotations, highlights, and callouts to make key details unmissable
- Build visual records your team can reference and update anytime
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How-To Videos
How-To Videos
Show, don’t tell
With Snagit, you can quickly record short videos that walk people through exactly what to do, no extra meetings required.
- Capture your screen to demonstrate steps in real time
- Narrate or add text to guide viewers with clarity
- Share lightweight video clips that make tasks easier to complete
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Feedback
Feedback
Feedback that’s fast and crystal clear
Snagit helps you give actionable feedback by pointing directly to what’s working, or what needs to change.
- Capture screens, files, or designs and mark them up instantly
- Replace vague comments with precise, visual callouts
- Share feedback once and eliminate back-and-forth clarification
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Snagit is a tool for screen capture and screen recording. Use it to grab screenshots of your screen, including long, scrolling pages, and record quick videos. Where Snagit really shines is in the “next step.” You can instantly add arrows, text, and highlights to explain yourself. It’s the perfect tool for creating how-to guides, giving feedback, and documenting processes.

Your free tool is great for a basic “snapshot.” Snagit is a “snapshot-and-explain” powerhouse. A free tool just captures pixels. Snagit adds a powerful editor and library that lets you:

Grab an entire scrolling webpage or a series of clicks.
Add professional-looking markup like arrows, callouts, and step numbers.
Automatically blur sensitive information with Smart Redact.
Record your screen and webcam to make a quick video or GIF.
Keep everything in a searchable library that can even find text inside your screenshots.

While there is no completely free version of Snagit, there is a fully-functional free trial. That means you can try the paid version, free for 15 days.

What is the difference between Camtasia Snagit and Camtasia Editor. Great question! Think of it this way:

Camtasia Snagit is for fast screen capture and quick videos. It’s your go-to for marking up a screenshot, recording a 2-minute “watch this” video, or creating a simple step-by-step guide.
Camtasia Editor is an all-in-one video editor. It’s for building polished, multi-track videos like formal training, product tutorials, and team demos.

They also work together. You can send images from Camtasia Snagit to Camtasia Editor, and with new round-trip editing, you can even update Camtasia Snagit images from Camtasia Editor without losing your work.

Use the step capture feature. Instead of taking a dozen separate screenshots, you just click through your process. Snagit automatically captures a numbered screenshot for each click, turning them into a ready-to-share guide. It turns a 10-minute job into a 30-second one.

Yes! Snagit records your screen, audio (like your voice), and your webcam (picture-in-picture). It’s perfect for quick demos and walkthroughs. You can even trim your videos, combine clips , and automatically remove background noise to make your recording sound clearer.

Sharing your screen recordings with Snagit is both simple and versatile. In a single click, a link is automatically copied to your clipboard and ready to share with anyone. You can easily upload your screen captures and recordings to popular apps such as YouTube, Google Drive, and Dropbox.

Yes, your Snagit license includes both Windows and macOS versions. While most features are identical, a few new ones (like virtual backgrounds or image background removal ) might be available on one platform first.

A screen capture tool lets you take a picture (or video) of what you see on your screen. There are a lot of built-in programs and free tools to capture your screen. But, if you need to take a lot of screenshots and want more flexibility and robust tools, Snagit is the best screen capture and screen recording software.

Snagit supports the following file formats:

BMP
CUR (export only)
GIF
ICO
JPG
MHT
PDF (export only)
PNG
SNAG
TIF
RAS
EMF
EPS (export only)
PSD
TGA
WFX
WMF
WPG
MP4

Windows System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 11 on ARM (22H2 or higher), Windows 10 (1903 or higher), or Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019
Windows N requires the Media Foundation Pack
64 bit Windows only
Snagit Printer not available on Windows on ARM
.NET 4.7.2 or later
WebView2 Runtime (included with installer)
Intel i5 CPU 6th gen / AMD equivalent
8 GB of RAM recommended
1.6 GB of hard-disk space for program installation

macOS System Requirements

macOS Sequoia (15) or macOS Sonoma (14)

Volume discounts are available starting at 5 licenses or more. The more licenses you buy, the lower the price. Learn more about volume pricing.

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Work moves faster when you Snagit

Easy to use, but full of advanced features

Instantly generate visual step-by-step guides based on your clicks.

Capture content that extends beyond the screen, like full web pages, data sets with lots of columns, and more.

Integrate your webcam video into screen recordings for a more personal and engaging viewer experience.

Quickly hide sensitive information in your screenshot with one click.

Add context to screenshots with text boxes connected to specific parts of an image with an arrow.

Effortlessly transform your videos into GIFs.

Edit, copy, or delete text within screenshots.

Transform detailed screenshots into simplified graphics, ideal for creating easy-to-understand visuals.

Screenshots that speak for themselves

Grab a region, window, full screen, or scrolling page

Add arrows, highlights, text, and step numbers

Drop captures straight into email, Slack, docs, and more

Keep every capture in a searchable, taggable library

Loved by everyone who is tired of long emails

Real ways people use Snagit

Collaborate without the endless email chains

Documentation that’s clear at a glance

Show, don’t tell

Feedback that’s fast and crystal clear

Get started today

Frequently asked questions

What is Snagit used for?

How is Snagit different from my computer’s free screenshot tool?

Is there a free version of Snagit?

What is the difference between Snagit and Camtasia?

What’s the fastest way to make a step-by-step guide in Snagit?

Does Snagit record video and audio?

Can I share images and videos from Snagit?

Is Snagit available for Windows and Mac?

What is a screen capture tool?

What file formats does Snagit support?

Does Snagit have system requirements?

Do you offer volume purchase discounts?

How do I find my software key?