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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Snagit Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Jerrid C CEOComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I also like that Snagit supports screen recording in addition to static screenshots, which makes it more versatile for walkthroughs, demos, and training content.“ April 27, 2026 Adam M Senior Technical WriterInformation Technology and Services, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The video clipping tools are a bit tricky to use and adjust in my opinion.“ August 24, 2026 DN David N IT Operations ManagerComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The built in screenshot editor after every screenshot is great and allows you to quickly crop or add arrows/shapes/text.“ April 24, 2026 MC Michael C Quality EngineerAviation & Aerospace, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Older captures have been difficult to manage; in the event of a system restore, the approach to retain these back-up files is not clean. “ February 10, 2025 Jerrid C CEOComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “That reduces back-and-forth, improves communication, and makes it easier to show clients exactly what I mean when I’m explaining issues, instructions, or concepts.“ April 27, 2026 Adam M Senior Technical WriterInformation Technology and Services, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There are some recurring bugs, at least for me.“ August 24, 2026 Vanessa G Sr. Manager, Customer SupportInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It replaces several tools in one package and significantly speeds up documentation, training, and support workflows.“ March 13, 2026 Theresa F CRO Program ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “So if I want to change something later, I need to overwrite the most recent version. And the fonts are outdated and limited.“ March 10, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 502 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use AO Anne O. Senior Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Snagit is a Snap!" October 21, 2026 5.0 It is so helpful for taking screenshots -whether they are used to take notes or to train other people how to use software. The screenshots can be edited and annotated. Awesome tool. Pros Snagit is an affordable tool to capture and edit screenshots. It's very handy and quick to use. It's great for taking notes or to use for training. Cons I wish you could purchase it once and get all the upgrades. You need to get a subscription/or pay to upgrade when a new version comes out. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Geomechanicist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A real time-saver when preparing reports" September 27, 2026 5.0 Snagit has become one of my preferred tools when preparing reports. It makes capturing, cleaning up, and annotating visual information quick and efficient, and helps me produce clearer report figures with less effort. Pros Snagit is extremely useful for report preparation. I regularly need to capture figures, plots, tables, or specific areas of the screen and incorporate them into reports. Being able to crop, annotate, highlight, add arrows or callouts, and make quick adjustments immediately after a capture saves a lot of time. Cons There is very little I dislike about it. For simple screenshots, the built-in Windows capture tools may be sufficient, but Snagit offers much more when the captured image needs to be edited or prepared for a report. Review Source Adam M. Senior Technical Writer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Invaluable tool for annotating screenshots" August 25, 2026 5.0 I use Snagit to take screenshots of the software my company develops in order to develop it. Snagit is super intuititve and clearly has a great team behind it. They put on webinars to walk thorugh new features. The documentation is great. Pros Very intuitive to learn. The annotations are easy to customize and it is easy to get polished results when you do things like apply effects such as faded edges. There are automated features to redact content. Videos are easy to capture instead of images if you want a short clip to send to colleges or post online. Cons There are some recurring bugs, at least for me. The launcher often fails to open the editor application. The video clipping tools are a bit tricky to use and adjust in my opinion. Review Source R Reviewer client solutions manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great product for screenshots and more" June 24, 2026 5.0 Pros The ease of using it and the many different features and ways you can "snag" a screenshot of something. You can take a scrolling capture. There is also a function to record and edit videos. There are also other features that can be used such as adding icons and text to your captures. Cons I don't have anything bad to say about the software. It is a very helpful tool that can be used by anyone. Review Source Jerrid C. CEO Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy to use and powerful for screenshots, annotations, and quick recordings" April 28, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Snagit has been very positive. In my consulting work, I often need to explain product ideas, document workflows, point out issues, or give feedback to clients quickly and clearly. Text alone is often not enough, and basic screenshot tools do not offer the editing and annotation capabilities I need. Snagit makes it easy to capture exactly what I want, mark it up, and share it in a way that is immediately understandable. The biggest benefit for me is speed. Snagit has helped me create documentation faster, produce training materials more efficiently, and communicate issues or recommendations to clients with less back-and-forth. I also use it for screen recordings, which makes it easier to walk someone through a process instead of writing a long explanation. From a workflow perspective, Snagit improves both clarity and responsiveness. I can turn a question, bug, or idea into a visual explanation in just a few minutes, which helps move client work forward faster and makes my communication more effective overall. While I do have some concerns about pricing and occasional performance issues, the product still delivers enough value that I continue to use it every day. Pros What I like best about Snagit is how quickly I can capture, edit, and share visual information without disrupting my workflow. I use it daily in my consulting work for screenshots, annotated images, documentation, training materials, client communication, and quick screen recordings. Its greatest value for me is that it lets me turn an idea, issue, or explanation into a polished visual in just a few minutes. The user interface is one of Snagit’s strongest points. It feels intuitive, so I rarely have to stop and think about where a tool is or how to accomplish something. That matters a lot when I’m moving quickly between client work and internal deliverables. The editing tools strike a great balance between simplicity and capability. They are easy to use, but still much more powerful than built-in screenshot tools. I can quickly add callouts, annotations, highlights, and other visual cues without opening a more complex design application. I also like that Snagit supports screen recording in addition to static screenshots, which makes it more versatile for walkthroughs, demos, and training content. The integration with Camtasia is another advantage, since it gives me a straightforward path from quick captures to more polished video content when I need it. Overall, the biggest workflow benefit is the combination of speed and clarity. Compared with basic screenshot utilities or limited tools like Paint, Snagit helps me create clearer explanations faster. That reduces back-and-forth, improves communication, and makes it easier to show clients exactly what I mean when I’m explaining issues, instructions, or concepts. Cons What I dislike most about Snagit is the pricing, especially now that it is more subscription-oriented. As a solo consultant, I pay close attention to software costs, and while I use Snagit enough to justify the expense, the price still feels a bit high for a tool with a fairly focused use case. For someone who only needs occasional screenshots or basic annotations, it may be harder to justify than built-in tools or lower-cost alternatives. I have also experienced occasional performance issues. Most of the time, Snagit works well, but there are moments when it feels slower than it should, which can be frustrating since I use it frequently throughout the day. Because speed is one of the product’s biggest strengths, any slowdown tends to stand out more. These drawbacks have not outweighed the value for me, but they are the main trade-offs in my experience. I still use Snagit daily because the workflow is strong and the editing tools are significantly better than what simpler screenshot utilities offer. Even so, pricing and occasional performance hiccups are the two areas where I think there is the most room for improvement. Review Source DN David N. IT Operations Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Amazing screencapturing tool" April 28, 2026 5.0 Best screencapturing app out there. Beats any native screencapturing tool for Windows or macOS. The cost for the tool is relevative low for how much function you're getting. I use it everyday and it just works and the editor is so useful and feature rich. Pros Super easy to use and love the screen recording and screenshot functionality. It integrates right into your default computer printscreen button/action. The built in screenshot editor after every screenshot is great and allows you to quickly crop or add arrows/shapes/text. The app works smooth and quick. Works well with both Windows and macOS devices. The screen recording function is great as well for guides and instructional videos. It allows you to record audio and video as well. It's also a very low cost for what it provides. Cons Not a huge issue but the screencapture app is separate than the screencapture editor app. The two apps run together. Sometimes the Snagit editor doesn't automatically come up after you've taken your screenshot. Worst case, I've had to just uninstall and reinstall Snagit to get it working again. Its rare but sometimes does happen. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer RN Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Love SnagIt!" April 22, 2026 4.0 Pros The SnagIt Editor is my jam! I love that it automatically pops up and I can make edits to my screenshots easily. Cons It seems to crash quite frequently. I find myself needing to restart my computer at times when it will not open or it glitches. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. Manager, Customer Support Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A Must-Have Tool for Clear Documentation and Training" March 29, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Snagit has been extremely positive. It has become an essential part of how I create documentation, training materials, and internal knowledge base content. Instead of writing long instructions, I can capture a screenshot, add annotations, or record a short video to show exactly what someone needs to do. This saves time, reduces confusion, and improves communication across teams. Customer support and training workflows especially benefit from having clear visual guidance. Snagit makes that process fast and consistent. For anyone who regularly creates documentation, tutorials, or support materials, it’s an incredibly valuable tool. Pros Snagit is one of the most useful tools in my daily workflow. It makes it incredibly easy to capture screenshots, record quick videos, and annotate visuals so instructions are clear and easy to follow. The screen capture tools are fast and flexible. I can grab a full screen, a region, or scrolling content in seconds. The built-in editing tools make it easy to add arrows, highlights, text, and callouts that turn a simple screenshot into a clear step-by-step guide. The video capture and editing features are also extremely helpful. I often record short walkthroughs or explanations for teammates and customers. Being able to trim clips, add simple visual cues, and share quickly saves a lot of time compared to writing long explanations. From a security standpoint, I appreciate that the tool runs locally and allows me to control what I capture and share. That matters when working with internal documentation or sensitive systems. Overall, it delivers excellent value for money. It replaces several tools in one package and significantly speeds up documentation, training, and support workflows. Cons The video editing features are great for quick clips, but they are still fairly basic compared to dedicated video editing software. For more complex video production, you would still need another tool. The interface also has a lot of features, which can feel a bit overwhelming for new users at first. Review Source Christopher J. Founder Used the software for: 3-5 years 5.0 November 5, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Snagit provides significant benefits with its ease of use and quality results, making it ideal for users needing to capture and review screenshots. There are no apparent drawbacks noted by the reviewer. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons R Reviewer Instructional Designer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Must-have software" September 22, 2025 5.0 It's useful for show other people what you are referring to on anything that you have on your computer. Quickly allows collaboration with visual cues that you can copy and paste in emails or on PPTX slides. Great training and SOP's Pros I have this application on my personal computer and my work computer. I cannot go without it. the Screen capturing and the ability to add rectangles/circles/arrows to draw attention to webpages or other software is so helpful. Cons I don't use the video capture aspect since I use Camtasia if I need to edit videos. I wish there was a pin-favorite-stamps area that would be locked to the interface. for example a big red "x" that could be easily added to the screen shot. Review Source R Reviewer Corrosion Technologist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Was good now terrable" February 28, 2025 1.0 Frustrating!!!!!!!!!!! When You need the program, it stuffs up at the worst possible time Pros The old versions were great, but the new ones have some sort of bug in them and don't work Cons I can't get it to last more than a few captures before it stuffs up. And I have to reload the program. The capture goes into the editor as a thumbnail but does not go onto the main screen The help desk people a hopeless Review Source R Reviewer Director Of IT Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "In my opinion this is the best screen capture utility out there." April 7, 2025 5.0 This is a great utility and I use it every day. It allows quick and easy capture of screens and data that is needed for everything from email to building training documents. Pros Ease of use and markup ability make Snagit the perfect utility for daily use in business. Cons Sometimes does not remember tool properties settings. Review Source R Reviewer Support Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Personal/work use " April 26, 2024 4.0 I have subscribbed out of my own pocket for years now, I was recommended it by a colleague at my old job and yeah its been great ever since. The updates are also consistent and usually have good changes. Pros I like that it is easy to install and use, the help videos are also really useful. I find it works much more reliably than other options and has more features even if I don't always make use of them. Cons Some of the features don't work that great ie. the scroll feature sometimes does weird stuff. I also wish I could reduce the side of the dock. I like a minimalist desktop experience and having this massive thing pop out is jarring it is just personal preference. Review Source R Reviewer Senior lead engineer and architect Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "This tool has been priceless for the last 10 years" April 19, 2024 5.0 I’ve used it for 10 years and honestly, it has been excellent and I personally have never had a single bug or issue with it for my use whether I was using Mac or Windows. And it’s exactly the same on Mac and Windows so I don’t have to transpose commands. Pros I can’t imagine ever working without snag it. It’s better than the free things that come with macro Windows. It’s not only simpler, but it’s also designed to take smaller sections of a screenshot, which is a lot easier to diagram and give a step-by-step procedure then trying to show a whole screen and mark it up with numbers. Cons I wish the Mac and PC Came together so I didn’t have to buy one or the other. I may be wrong on that. I don’t recall because I only use a Mac but whenever I have a new client, I insist that they buy a copy of snaggit. I always just moan “ARGH” when I hear a client say why don’t you just use the clipping capability of Windows? Review Source R Reviewer Copywriter Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Seamless screenshots & post-capture edits" April 3, 2025 5.0 Pros Snagit is super easy to use, especially to edit captures such as using the blur tool, selecting to cut/paste elements of the screenshot. This makes them more professional looking for use on websites etc. I also like the ability to capture screen recordings with voiceover. Cons I wish it were easy to edit video captures - at the moment it looks like you have to download their sister program, Camtasia. I'd just like to be able to use a blur tool in videos that I create (just short GIFs) to hide sensitive information but it doesn't seem like this is possible. Review Source CC Cosmin C. Senior IT Auditor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "SnagIt review" January 23, 2025 5.0 As an auditor, I use it a lot to capture evidence. Pros easy to capture screens, rolling screens, video capture. Cons Limited number of screens before they move it to history, not very easy to be recalled from history Review Source Aaron B. CEO Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Really nice step up from the Snipping Tool" December 24, 2024 5.0 Pros Very easy to use and has some great features for capturing, editing and sharing screenshots or video. Cons The Windows snipping tool is usually all I need, so my only negative on Snagit is that I don't always find it's extra features necessary. But it is a great option if the snipping tool is insufficient. Review Source R Reviewer CEO Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best screen capture on the market" May 2, 2024 5.0 Overall I like it but the filename issue and the save folder issue is just sloppy programming and is affecting my overall satisfaction with the product. Pros Snagit is easy to use and can create quick mock-ups or design and conceptual layouts - or do make notes for our developers / support teams on issues related to our online site or technology. We use it every day and it's a critical part of our workflow. Cons While there have been numerous enhancements, I keep hoping that Techsmith will fix two blatant UI issues / bug but after a long time of waiting (more than a year) it hasn't and it drives me crazy. The first is that Snagit does NOT remember where I have JUST opened the file to edit. So I often blindly save the file back only to discover that it has been saved into a completely different folder. This should be simple. If I have JUST opened an image from folder "X", then surely I want the new image I have just worked on also saved into folder "X"?? The second issue is that if you are saving the image in Snagit (as a JPEG as an example) , it will ALWAYS add an extra extension int he name. So, if you select the file to be ".jpg" (even if you delete everything in the filename field) it will make the file type to be ".jpg.jpg" so you always have to correct it!! Review Source R Reviewer UX Designer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Still the best screen capture tool on the market" April 22, 2024 5.0 After using Snagit in work environments I found I relied on it so heavily that I purchased a license for my own home use, and have been using it daily for years with very few complaints. Even with the many competing tools now available, and the built-in screen capture features of macOS, I have found that they don't quite do everything that I need, and I just can't live without SnagIt. Pros It works. It does everything I need, and some things that no other competitor tools seem to be able to do, such as: captures the cursor, freezes the screen while you're selecting the region, captures the current state of the screen including hover and focus states, captures scrolling regions and full webpages. You can also grab the text from an image - which was a very innovative feature when first released. The annotation tools and options are easy to use. And it also works great for video screen recordings and animated gifs. Cons It's a bit costly - but it's also not a monthly subscription service, so it's not unreasonable. I don't love that the images use a custom file type and extension (".snagx") - but it's easy to export or simply copy and paste into other files or programs. It's not easy to find images in a large library because the text is not recognized. Review Source David M. Computer Owner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "SnagIt is Indispensible" April 29, 2024 5.0 I have used Snag-It for almost as long as it's been in existence. I got introduced to it by a friend and have never looked back. Pros I couldn't tell you how many times I have turned to SnagIt to capture an image on the screen and save it as a .jpg or .pdf file that I'll need later on. I try to plan ahead so if I see something that I know I will need in the future, SnagIt is ready and waiting anytime I need it. The widget at the top of the screen (actually you can put it anywhere you like) is totally indispensable to me. It's one of those programs that I keep on a disk I call 'Essential Programs' so if my computer ever gets to the point that I have to start over, the 'Essential Programs' are restored along with a fresh copy of Windows. Cons I can't think of anything bad to say about SnagIt. I don't know what I'd do without it. Review Source Emil Maltesen F. Head of Engineering Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Practical tool that is difficult to live without" February 14, 2024 5.0 Pros It works flawlessly in the background on both Windows and Mac. It has a ton of features, but is still relatively easy to use. It includes multiple ways of taking screenshots including some advance ways like taking screenshots with scroll. The process of editing the screen shots after also works great. Easy to draw arrows etc and it has some cool features to extract text and edit forms. Cons It is a bit expensive for the screenshot features alone Review Source Catherina H. Sr. Mgr. Marketing Communications Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Useful tool for marketing teams" April 29, 2024 4.0 It's a great tool for quick work with working on a remote marketing team to share ideas and change requests for content and marketing files. Pros Snagit has a multitude of useful tools -- we haven't even used them all. But it provides useful visual tools for marking up content and making quick decisions in a collaborative manner. For team members who are more visual than verbal, this is useful to show exactly what revisions or adjustments are needed in copy or visual elements. We've used it for everything from visual marketing needs to scheduling on calendars to highlight priorities. Cons I've had some trouble merging the old version to the new, and the old version still proves useful, although the new version has some aspects the older one does not. So it's a bit cumbersome at present with having both on my toolbar (but may be a user issue and I just need to spend time placing as preferred). Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Area Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Generally, an excellent product but tech support is problematic" October 11, 2023 5.0 Generally very good except for support. Pros It is excellent at capturing all or part of a screen and then extracting the text from that image as well as a great screen capture tool.Being able to capture panorama and vertical scrolls on Chrome anyway, is great.The plus is it's a good video screen capture tool for doing explanier videos, etc. Cons Tech support is substandard for anything but simple fixes. You can get the easy stuff resolved easily. But if you have a real tech issue, prepare to be ignored.Several of us, (Check their user Help Blog) have had ongoing problems with not having the "Do not capture Cursor" on video to work. It's been a problem for at least 2 years and it is still not fixed. The button is there and works for some but not others.You send in a trouble ticket and it's never answered, you send in debug files they want, crickets. I don't care if they can't fix the problem, just say so. Not communicating on a ticket that is open is inexcusable. Review Source Christopher R. Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Snagit is worth snagging." September 21, 2022 5.0 Overall, Snagit is one of the best software purchases I have made. It has a job, and it does it very well. Video editing setbacks aside, you'd be hard-pressed to find a similar product that has all the features and options of Snagit. Well worth the purchase and if you intend to keep using it, I highly recommend the "Maintenance Plan" to get future versions and features for a small fee instead of paying full price each time. Pros Snagit excels in screen capture, image annotation and editing, and sharing your content with many platforms and applications. You can quickly and easily get your image meaning and point across to your audience with Snagit and its abundance of features and options. Cons Snagit's ability to spruce up videos is a little on the "needs work" side of the fence. While Techsmith's product, Camtasia, is meant for this purpose, I would like to have seen at least some basic video editing features beyond cutting and cropping videos. Maybe add a few video effects to widen the audience for Snagit, while keeping Camtasia as the "premium" product for video editing. Review Source R Reviewer Social Media consultant-trainer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great tool but lacks important file management functions" May 2, 2024 4.0 I was lookng for a replacement of Skitch. I'm not entirely satisfied, specially with the impossibility to import PDF to Snagit and edit it before re-export (Skitch does it); I also am frustated by the file management: no sub-albums to organize my stuff, tag management is bad... Pros The multi-functions it proposes: video capture, screenshots, etc.. Cons I would like sub-albums to group shots instead of relying on ust tags. title and tag editing are a pain and can't be done on every instance: full size and thumbnail. Want some albums to sub-organize my stuff: tags is not an easy way to do it bevause in the timelinae, they are not always adjacent. Seems loke an obvisous function for heavy users. Can not manage PDF like Skitch: can't drag a PDF to Snzgot and edit it before re-export. Review Source Similar Products Featured