I recently got a new associate, Laurie. She’s a skilled computer user but has never used Snagit (if you can believe that), so I wanted to conduct a little experiment on her. To get a fresh view on Snagit I gave her a copy to install and asked her to tell me what she really liked about Snagit. She came away with some really interesting observations.
(Please don’t hesitate to use the comment area below to tell us about your Snagit observations.)
Take it away Laurie…
1. Convert Images
First thing that caught my eye apart from the basic capturing capability of Snagit is the Convert Images option located on the Related Tasks pane. (See image below)
I thought I’ll need a converter to convert images in different formats, yet when I found out how the Convert images works, right then and there I told myself, “What do I need an image converter for when I have SnagIt? ”
Here’s what makes it coolest, not only can I convert my selected images to different formats, I can also edit them like in Photoshop! Super Cool!
2. Special Effects to Captured Images
Just before I take a shot on the area I want, I can already add an effect prior to capturing the image and even during editing. With a lot of effects I can choose from and just a few clicks, I’m so glad they have this feature. See images below.
3. Send Capture using Instant Messenger
Directly sending an image without going through saving the image and attaching file to the conversation, I can do this directly with Snagit. As long as I’m signed in to my Windows Messenger, I’ll just have to select a contact and voila! The image is attached to my contact’s window, waiting for acceptance. That fast and easy!
4. Stamps
The Stamps tool in Snagit 9 is really cool. Want to know why? It’s because aside from the designs that I can add to my graphic, with the available tutorials, I can create artworks out of using these magnificent stamps, Image Masking, 3D Portrait, Layered Look, Collage Art, just to name a few. What’s more is, I can download different stamp styles online. Only proves that with SnagIt, your marketing skills are improved, so as your artistic side. (See image below). I also like the professional Snagit Stamps SuperStamps.
5. Tag: Flags
Using this one is just like responding to emails or in forums, you know, flagging which ones are Important, Personal, Cool, etc. So easy and useful in managing my graphic files. The flags can be seen on the thumbnail of the graphic file displayed at the bottom or via the Library. (See images below.)
6. Tag: Keywords
Another tagging feature provided by Snagit which I also like is the Keywords. Obviously, adding keyword to the captures I made, makes it easier for me in searching them for future use.
7. Search Pane
With the search pane easy to access, searching for graphic files has never been this easy for me.
8. Library
Having the Library makes it easier and faster for me to locate, open and manage the captures I made and the graphic files I have in my computer. It’s like I went to Windows Explorer with no effort made. See image on the left.
9. SnagIt beneath SnagIt
Another thing I love about SnagIt is you can capture it by using SnagIt itself! Find it confusing? Don’t be, it’s easy, really! I’ll tell you how: Go to Tools> Program References > Program Options > Uncheck Hide SnagIt before capturing.
Amazing huh! Saved me time from downloading & installing another software to do the simple trick.
10. New Interface
You see, I love black! A lot! So basically, the new interface of the SnagIt 9 suits perfectly to me. Apart from the fact that its my favorite color, it gives any user the impression of a modernized and “techie” look compared to the previous interfaces. Big change! Cool Features! Great Benefit! Love it!
Thanks Laurie, what a nice fresh perspective on Snagit. If You have other impressions, please do share them in the comment area below.
If you (as Laurie) is new to this software go here: Read more about Snagit 9.0
If you already are a Snagit user but want to upgrade to the latest version you can do that here: Upgrade to Snagit 9.0
Until next time 😉
Peter – Your Snagit Guide
I would like to know if there is a way to capture an image with a different shape. For example I may want to capture a logo that is oval and do not want the background. Any suggestions?
I felt like Laurie the first time I used Snagit which is a brilliant program. I had no problems learning how to use Snagit and once my current project is finished, I will be exploring other aspects of the program.
I am writing a manual (not my first) on photo manipulation and Snagit has made life so much easier.
Thank you for such a great program,
Karen
Thank you Laurie for your review – most insightful. I particularly liked the bit about capturing Snagit. I’ve been writing little notes for students concerning the use of Snagit for their assignments and an ability to capture Snagit itself will be most helpful.
Like Charlene, I too would be interested in a way to capture objects that are a different shape e.g. oval. Is that possible with Snagit?
Hi Charlene,
Just choose OBJECT under Other Profiles.
Then on the Output, click on Shapes, there you’ll see 5 different shapes of capturing.
Hope that answers your question.
Snagit has greatly improved over the years. With Snagit 9 we are finally able to manipulate several images on the same canvass, without it being locked into the canvass as soon as you start another image. One thing that Snagit desperately needs is the ability to rotate an image on the canvass. You can rotate the canvass, but not an individual image. As far as I can tell, the only way to rotate one image (out of several) is to copy it onto a new canvass, rotate that, and then copy the image back on to your original. For a program where the user is likely working with multiple images, this is definitely needed.