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August 2024

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Automatically Open AirDrop Files in Snagit

Snagit can now automatically open AirDrop files, letting you start editing or annotating right away.

Snagit now makes it easier than ever to work with files shared via AirDrop. When you receive images or videos through AirDrop, Snagit can automatically open them, so you can get straight to editing or annotating.

💙Why you’ll love using AirDrop and Snagit:

  • Save time by skipping manual file transfers.
  • Streamline your workflow for quick edits and sharing.
  • Ensure AirDrop files are ready to use the moment they arrive.
  • To enable this feature, go to the Capture tab in Snagit Settings and turn on Automatically open AirDrop files.

    Snagit
    MacOS
    Collaboration
    2024.3.0
    Illustration of a desktop beginning a recording with no desktop icons visible.

    Keep Your Screen Clean with Hidden Desktop Icons

    Hide desktop icons during video capture with Snagit for cleaner, distraction-free recordings.

    Snagit now lets you hide desktop icons during video capture, helping you create cleaner, distraction-free recordings. Whether you’re sharing a tutorial, presentation, or demo, your screen stays focused on what matters most.

    💙Why you’ll love this new feature:

  • Eliminate visual clutter for more polished recordings.
  • Keep your workflow organized while presenting or sharing your screen.
  • Quickly toggle the setting as needed for different recording scenarios.
  • To enable this feature, go to the Capture tab in Snagit Settings or right-click the Snagit icon in the menu bar during recording.

    Snagit
    MacOS
    Screen Capture
    2024.3.0
    The right click menu is exposed, showing the new Quick Menu.

    Access Snagit Features Faster with the New Right-Click Menu

    Snagit now offers a right-click menu on the menu bar icon, giving you quick access to key features like all-in-one capture, updates, settings, and help. Navigating Snagit has never been easier or more efficient!

    💙 Why you’ll love this update:

  • Save time by accessing frequently used tools with a single click.
  • Quickly adjust settings or check for updates without interrupting your workflow.
  • Access helpful resources or capture options right from the menu bar.
  • Try it out by right-clicking the Snagit icon in the menu bar to see how it simplifies your workflow.

    Snagit now offers a right-click menu on the menu bar icon, giving you quick access to key features like All-in-One capture, updates, settings, and help. Navigating Snagit has never been easier or more efficient!

    💙 Why you’ll love this update:

  • Save time by accessing frequently used tools with a single click.
  • Quickly adjust settings or check for updates without interrupting your workflow.
  • Access helpful resources or capture options right from the menu bar.
  • Try it out by right-clicking the Snagit icon in the menu bar to see how it simplifies your workflow.

    Snagit
    MacOS
    Editing
    2024.3.0

    New Sign-In Options, Optimized Sharing, and .jpg Standardization

  • Snagit now saves JPG files with .jpg extension instead of .jpeg.
  • Adjusted the sensitivity of the muted mic alert when the option to remove background noise is enabled.
  • Added the ability to sign in to a subscription under a different email address once the free trial expires.
  • Added the option to cancel optimization when sharing video to Screencast.
  • Snagit
    MacOS
    Screen RecordingAudioCollaboration
    2024.3.0

    Faster Cloud Libraries and Clearer Sharing Feedback

  • Improved responsiveness of large Snagit libraries stored in cloud locations.
  • Improved error messaging when Snagit cannot share to a Microsoft application in some circumstances.
  • Improved the display of the share link progress bar and link copied message.
  • Snagit
    MacOS
    Collaboration
    2024.3.0

    Resolved Crashes, Tooltip Glitches, and Audio Track Issues

  • Fixed a crash that could occur if you make a selection on a video timeline and then click Copy All.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when switching quick styles themes in Japanese installations of Snagit.
  • Fixed an issue where Snagit tooltips could sometimes appear in completed scrolling and video captures.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Automatically adjust input” microphone option was not included when capture settings were reset to defaults.
  • Fixed an issue where deselecting “Combine audio tracks” in capture settings did not disable the setting.
  • Fixed an issue where opening Snagit offline could result in inaccurate trial period messaging.
  • Snagit
    MacOS
    AudioEditing
    2024.3.0

    June 2024

    Woman at her laptop, speaking and an audio waveform graphic.

    Get Clearer Audio with Automatic Noise Removal

    Snagit now filters out ambient noise during video recordings, ensuring clearer audio with less effort.

    💙Why you’ll love automatic noise removal:

  • Eliminate common noise distractions like fans, air conditioners, or hums.
  • Create professional-quality videos with cleaner audio.
  • Save time editing audio by reducing background noise upfront.
  • To enable noise removal, go to the Video tab in the Capture Window, open the Record Microphone options, and select Remove background noise. Start recording with confidence today!

    Snagit
    MacOS
    Screen RecordingAudioAI
    2024.3.0

    Smaller Video Files, Modern File Windows, and Improved Tours

  • Video file sizes reduced 10-20% without loss of quality.
  • Updated to use the modern Windows system file window when choosing folders.
  • Improved performance of in-product tours on initial startup.
  • Updated messages when sharing to Screencast to reflect unlimited video hosting for Screencast Pro accounts.
  • Addressed excessive CPU usage when Snagit was minimized and a software update was available.
  • Snagit
    Windows
    Screen RecordingEditingCollaboration
    2024.1.4

    Improved Uninstall Process for Snagit MSI Installations

    Fixed an issue where uninstalling the Snagit MSI required running the uninstall command as an admin.

    Snagit
    Windows
    IT and Security
    2024.1.4

    Resolved Crashes, Fuse Compatibility, and Annotation Issues

  • Fixed an issue where Snagit could crash after pressing Esc while editing video capture dimensions in the recording toolbar.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Fuse app from working with Snagit.
  • Fixed edit text to maintain the original text color.
  • Fixed an issue where screen draw tools could prevent interaction with the ready to record window before video capture.
  • Fixed templates to allow changing the color of steps and other annotations while using the move tool.
  • Fixed the “Save Selection As” option to use the correct canvas color.
  • Fixed an issue where themes imported to Snagit for Mac did not include callout tool arrows.
  • Fixed an error that could occur when saving a multipage document in a raster format such as PNG.
  • Snagit
    Windows
    Screen RecordingScreen CaptureEditingCollaboration
    2024.1.4