Why use Snagit when we also have access to Camtasia? Snagit is much simpler to use, and is really designed for capturing and annotating quickly. I’d prefer to leave larger files where they are and link to them instead, but if internal storage is an issue, Capto can be configured to store the library in another location.When you need to quickly capture your screen, including capturing all of a long or wide web page, or create a short video, or even convert a short video into an animated GIF without a lot of fuss, then Snagit is the tool for you. By default, anything captured with or imported into Capto (including video files) is copied to a library stored in the Pictures folder.

From there, simply assign a background canvas color, then add images, text, or annotation as needed.ĭespite its enhancements, Capto retains the archaic packaged library format of the previous app, which isn’t designed with cloud storage or multi-system access in mind. This is done by selecting File > New and entering the desired width and height, but there’s a shortcut available from the capture tray.

With Capto, users can start from a new, empty canvas, rather than with an existing image. For those on Retina display-equipped Macs, there’s an option to automatically scale video to 1x during recording to keep frame and file sizes manageable. No matter where video is playing on your Mac, Capto can record it at 60fps for smooth playback in up to 4K resolution.Ĭapto records full HD video of the entire screen or a selected area at 60 frames per second (fps) for smoother results, although files are actually saved at 30 fps or less. There are also keyboard shortcuts available, which can be customized in preferences.

When it comes to capture, everything can be done from the menu bar, whether you need the full screen, just a small area, a specific window or menu, or even floating panels, which can be awkward or impossible to grab from other apps.

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