Screen Shot Software
May 11th, 2009 by Greg R 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:
