I simply could not work as productively without SnagIt from techsmith.com. I use SnagIt daily for various tasks and image captures for various outputs like tutorials, articles, documentation and much much more.
I can even perform quick image editing tricks using just their built in Image Edit instead of firing up Fireworks or Photoshop.
And it is all for under $40 US. They are also a great bunch of people.
From their press release this morning:
"What's New? Increase your productivity with SnagIt 7.1! With the newest version of SnagIt, you can send your screen captures to more places, embellish your images with better effects, and greatly improve your work flow with SnagIt's many enhancements. Work quicker, work smarter - with SnagIt's essential new features. To list just a few . . .
Instant Messenger Output: Now, send your screen captures to all your Windows and MSN Messenger buddies in one simple step!
Program Output: Send screen captures to your favorite application - SnagIt automatically opens and places your screen capture in the program of your choice. This way, you can enhance graphics in your favorite editing software, or quickly send your capture to its final destination.
More Profile Capabilities: Import and export capture profiles! Easily load all your favorite profiles on any computer you work on, without having to go through and reset them . . . so you can do your work even faster. Plus, share your favorite profiles with colleagues and even download new profiles from TechSmith.
Enhanced Web Capture: Our technology makes it possible to capture all the graphics you want from today's most advanced Web pages at once. Save time from repetitive steps while researching online. SnagIt makes saving images from the web a one-step process.
Part of Microsoft Office: You'll find SnagIt's most popular capture options now available in your Microsoft Office applications. Quickly capture and embed screenshots using the SnagIt toolbar in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and now Outlook.
Improved Automatic File Naming: From a list, select components you want to use to customize the file name - like the sequence number, computer name, user name, date/time and more. Take as many quick shots as you want, while remaining confident your files will be easy to identify.
Drag and Drop: You can now simply drag and drop image files into the Catalog Browser, Editor and SnagIt Studio for quick display and manipulation.
Edge Effects: More creative options for framing your image! Try: Fine Torn, Saw, Sharktooth and Beveled. Also, now apply Edge Effects to only a portion of the screen capture.
Automatic Updates: It's easy to stay up to date, since SnagIt now automatically checks for product updates. " Thank you Techsmith for keeping on producing and innovating SnagIt and Camtasia!
Cheers,
-Shaan
