Screen Shot Software
May 11th, 2009 by Greg Notess
Software that takes screen shots as still images can be used in conjunction with some screencasting software or can create brief non-animated tutorials. Here are a selection of the many available programs for screen shots, usually with the ability to add annotations and arrows.
Commercial Software
- SnagIt (Windows) Free trial. $49.95 retail; $42.95 government/non-profit; $37.95 education
- TNT Screen Capture (Windows) Free 30 day trial. $29.90.
Free Downloadable Software
- Jing Project: Beta from Techsmith, images hosted at Screencast.com (Windows, Mac)
- MWSnap
- KingKongCapture
- FastStone Capture
- 101 Free Screen Shots
- GreenShot
Web-Based Software
- Kwout Via its Web page, a bookmarklet, or a Firefox plug-in
Kwout example embedded on page with links active:
