Sure, it’s a better option than not using screenshots at all, but the time it takes to create a decent looking image isn’t worth the trouble.Īfter you take a screenshot you have to use another tool to do any serious modifications or explanations with it. While the Snipping Tool seems like a quick option, it actually ends up wasting a lot of time. But what really sets it apart is the markup and annotation functionality (more on that later). You can grab pretty much any type of screenshot with Snagit – you can grab a region, window, and full-screen on Windows and Mac. The best part about Snagit is that it allows you to create both images and videos, while the Snipping Tool only allows for images. While we don’t offer a completely free option for Snagit, it does come with a free, full-featured trial to get you started. It’s the perfect solution for anyone who wants to quickly capture a process and create visual how-to guides, tutorials, and documentation. Snagit is much more than just a screenshot tool. Most people waste valuable time and energy trying to explain things (even simple things) at work. Here at TechSmith, we often hear from people who try out the built-in tool to cut costs, but they soon come to Snagit when they realize how much time and quality they were losing without using it.

Since the Snipping Tool comes preloaded on Windows, it’s understandable to think it could replace Snagit or be “good enough” to get the job done.

Snagit open source alternative