Use SnagIt To Capture Content For Your Blog
SnagIt is a fabulous . Before knowing it even existed I struggled with various screen capture tools but not having had much luck, I often got frustrated with the lack of functionality they give.
While the Firefox extension Fireshot proved pretty satisfactory, it never did everything I wanted it to do. While you can do a lot with Fireshot, the best thing is that it is free to download. It sits in your browser and with the click of your mouse you can capture a window, or parts of it.
Another tool I’ve used was Window’s very own Snipping Tool that comes free with Windows Vista at least. But again, while the Snipping Tool was ok, it wasn’t great. But then a client of mine suggested I use the SnagIt tool and since it came with a free 30 day trial, I had plenty of time to compare it to the tools I had used before.
I have to say, that after using SnagIt for 30 days on all the blogs I write and edit, I am very pleased to say that this week I purchased my license.
This is one of the best software I have come across since being , because I use it pretty much every single day. Therefore it’s value has paid off in itself before I even paid for it.
Here is what SnagIt can do:
You can also:
- record movies
- use time delay to capture those hidden windows
- capture any part of any site
- capture scrolling windows in websites and on PDF’s
- and lots more
If you are a die hard Internet marketer, user, blogger or creative enough to show a lot of images and screen shots on your blog, then SnagIt is for you.
It normally costs $39.95 for a full license, once the 30 day trial is up.This includes all future updates too. But you can also do a search on Google for vouchers like this
Vouchers+snagit
and you will come across a big range of free downloads and discounted ones too. While I don’t mind saving some money, I would be very careful with freeware downloads as they often contain viruses.
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I noticed from the makers of SnagIt is also the maker of Camtasia Studio. Its a shame that SnagIt only works with Windows, not Mac OSX
Thanks for letting us know about this. I was in need of something like it. I think I’ll stick with the Firefox plugin though as I like to keep everything in one place as much as possible.
Snag It! is great. It’s one of those tools that saves any serious blogger or researcher an enormous amount of effort. It’s also inspiring. Once you begin to use Snag It! you’ll think of even more amazing things to do with it. It is the cornerstone of 2 projects I’m doing currently, and will reduce the work time on images by 50%. Easy to learn and a great price. Plus, people can try it for free.
Another program to try is Faststone Capture.
I actually prefer this to Snagit.
Version 3.5 is freeware, and does pretty well everything.
Version 6 costs $19.95 for a lifetime licence.
See http://www.faststone.org
Regards,
Eric G.
@ Ash: Good to know for those Mac users. And here I’m dreaming about a Mac. LOL, I might stay with windows, seems that still a lot isn’t compatible yet.
@ Vicky: no worries. It all depends how much you need this and how much usability you want. There is nothing wrong with the Firefox Plugin anyway. Just hasn’t enough functionality for my own needs.
@ Dr Renee: yes, I agree. What attracted me to the whole product was the free 30 day trial. I can honestly say that it got a good workout before I bought.
@ Eric: thanks for letting us know about this free tool. It will give those who haven’t got the spare cash some options.
Okay my computer didn’t like – snagit literally made her sick upon downloading, sounded like she had the whooping cough the way she rumbled in the background.
Everytime I signed into Wordpress to post an error messg popped up couldn’t connect and shut me down. I have WindowsXP IE7 and I met all the requirements for download.
I have her running smoothly purring like a kitten, I can’t hear her, getting ready to try faststone – in that short second of time I became spoiled – wish me luck!
@ VickyLynne: oh, I’m really sorry to hear that. I wonder what brought on this whooping cough? BTW, despite your crash, this is a hilarious comparison and I had to laugh out loud at your humor.
I wish you luck as your wish is my command.