![]() The standard feature-set covers a ruler, protractor, cropping functions, and eraser. You can use the pen tool, select from different colors, sizes, and even highlight phrases in a screenshot. Simply click on it and you are ready to do annotation. Once you capture a screenshot with the Snipping Tool, you receive a desktop notification. If Snagit fails to launch at startup (it happens sometimes), you might need to open the app manually to activate the app’s hotkeys. From now on, whenever your log into the desktop, Snagit will be running in the background to let you take quick screenshots. You also need to assign a key shortcut for taking screenshots. On Snagit, go to File > Capture Preferences and enable Run Snagit when Windows starts option. ![]() With Snagit, you need to enable the app to run at startup and assign a hotkey to capture a screenshot or start video recording. ![]() Simply select from region, app window, full capture, or free-hand capture, and start taking screenshots. Since the Snipping Tool is built-in, you can hit the Windows + Shift + S keys and the system is ready to take a screenshot. Convenience #Ĭonvenience is another factor to keep in mind when using a default screen capture tool versus a third-party one. Snagit definitely needs a modern UI to match the OS theme. The preferences menu is a blurry mess and menus/options are designed as if it’s still 1980. The app supports a dark theme and that’s about it. It looks and feels outdated compared to the Snipping Tool. Snagit has remained mostly unchained in the last few years. The screenshot editor looks better than the previous version. It blends nicely with the rest of the Windows 11 theme with rounded corners and big buttons. The Snipping tool received a UI makeover with Windows 11. If you move from Windows to Mac in the future, you won’t lose the familiarity. Unlike Snipping Tool that’s Windows exclusive, Snagit is available on Mac as well. ![]() Let’s get started.īefore we go ahead, let’s have a quick word about Snagit’s cross-platform availability. The comparison will be based on the user interface, convenience, editing features, additional functions, pricing, and more.
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