1. Free Screenshot Capture
This is an online screenshot application. To use it, you need to go to its page and click the “Take Screenshot” button and run Java applet to load this tool. It allows you to capture anything on the screen, including full screen, a region or an active window. It also has a delay feature for you to capture screenshot of pop-up menus in 5 seconds or more. Aside from taking screenshot, this tool also offers a quick image editor which will pop up immediately after you take a screenshot. You can add lines, texts, arrows to the screenshot and use the blur function to cover sensitive info. What’s more, other than saving the screenshot on your PC, you can also copy it to the clipboard or directly email/upload/share it. All its features make it one of the great free alternatives to Snagit.
Pros: It provides necessary image annotation options and instant uploading and sharing functions.
Cons: It requires Internet access to load.
This tool also has a pro version which has more than 10 screenshot modes. It can grab desktop screen activity, webpages, media files, active window, menus, webcams and many more. Aside from that, this tool also provides quick editor and advanced editor for users to do some editing jobs on images to make them more intelligible. Similar to Snagit, it also features the function of screen recording. All the activities happening on your screen will be captured as HD video. During recording, you can even highlight or add some annotations on screen in real time. That’s really an amazing additional tool.
2. Snipping Tool
When it comes to native OS applications, Windows has its own version of screen capturing tool called Snipping Tool. Although it doesn’t come close to Snagit when talking about video and audio recording capabilities, it can effectively screenshot desktop screen. This Snagit free alternative also provides simple image editing options. It’s worth mentioning that a new feature is added to this tool on Windows 10. You can set a delay time (1-5 seconds) to take a screenshot, which is indeed a great improvement.
Pros: It is convenient to use, available on Windows 7/8/10.
Cons: Its editing tools are too simple.
3. Jing
Jing is a free Snagit alternative presented with a very beautiful interface. It has the ability to capture anything visible on the screen and offers editing functions, from marking up screenshots to highlighting areas and inserting text boxes. Function of recording screen is also available on this software. But the videos are limited to 5 minutes.
Pros: It’s free.
Cons: Video recording is limited to 5 minutes.
4. Greenshot
Greenshot is yet another free alternative to Snagit. It can quickly create screenshot of desktop screen activity, application windows and web pages. Not only does it feature the same capturing capability just like Snagit, but it also goes extreme with the ability to edit and share captured images. Greenshot doesn’t require any subscription fee or registration payouts. However, it doesn’t have a screen recorder like Snagit does.
Pros: It can do basic picture editing.
Cons: Its whole page capture does not work properly. It cuts edges, or leaves black background around edges.
5. PicPick
Similar to other programs like Snagit, PicPick is equipped with wonderful features. It is a full pledged screen capturing tool, but what makes it different is that tons of editing functions are presented on interface. It has color picker, color palette, pixel ruler, protractor, whiteboard and more. Various effects are also available from motion blur to brightness control. Besides, it is highly customizable and can deliver captured images to others with just few clicks.
Pros: It allows user to capture screen quickly and easily.
Cons: Its image editor is not as intuitive as Snagit.
6. Lightshot
In just two clicks, Lightshot promises to capture whatever is depicted on your screen. Furthermore, it has a powerful editor and several options to share your image via the internet. What makes this application unique? It also provides an image search engine for you to search any image you want. Aside from being free, Lightshot is compatible to all operating systems from Windows, Mac to Ubuntu.
Pros: It is easy to use.
Cons: Sometimes it freezes and does not work.
7. TinyTake
This is a free screenshot tool which has a lot of features to offer. It can capture anything on the screen of the computer, edit the image, and share it over social media sites. Its editing options let users to add texts, shapes, lines, arrow and more.
Pros: It has an annotation tool.
Cons: It requires a MangoApps account to share image online.
8. EZVid
This tool is commonly known as a screen recorder. However, this can as well be used as a screenshot taker. It can capture anything on the screen provides simple editing and sharing options. Moreover, although this tool is said to be free, it requires users to donate at least $9 for the continuous development of the tool.
Pros: It can do basic picture editing.
Cons: It requires at least 9 dollars donation to use the app.
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