print screen

[ladybug]

I would like to know what programs some of my fellow forum members are using for print screen. Just curious.

[vawitt]

I use SnagIt, from a company called Techsmith. I have to make screenshots for handouts & teaching materials for work, so I wanted a program with some editing capabilities built in. You can download a 30-day free trial here (http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp).

[ladybug]

thanks Val!

[vawitt]

Hey, Judy...in poking around the Techsmith website, I see they have a new product, Jing (http://www.jingproject.com/features/). Seems similar to SnagIt, but scaled down. It's free...maybe it would fit your needs. I haven't tried it myself.

[royalmain]

have been using Gadwin Print Screen from Gadwin - a free program that has a number of options and is easy to use - their website; http://gadwin.com/

windows has a 'snipping' option that allows you to capture screen or portion of same but I have not used it to date due to satisfaction and ease of use in Gadwin Print Screen - I will aslo use program such as 'doPDF' to print entire contents of web page to a .pdf file for later use when not connected to the net - it installs as a 'printer' which will print to file only meaning you need program such as Acrobat Reader to view or ELEMENTS to edit images etc

enjoy

[ladybug]

thanks i am off to them it out.

[ladybug]

Val i downloaded Jing and have been playing with it. It is exactly what i wanted. I dont need it very often. But this is a neat program. Thank you both for your input.

[Diana]

I use Fastone Capture and love it... it's not free but is only 19.95 for a lifetime license (allows you to download all new upgrades & install with your original registration code). I use it for all the screenshots in my PET tutorials.

http://www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm

Diana

[ladybug]

thanks Diana i will check it out.

[christellf]

Judy,
if you have VISTA, it has a "snipping tool". Search for it on your own computer. I added mine to Quick launch & use it any time I need it. When you click on it a screen pops up...You can then use the tool to draw around what you want & then save it as a jpeg. I love it.
Christell

[ladybug]

Christell thank you for the reply, i still have xp. I downloaded faststone capture, i think i will be happy with it.:D However i will remember that for future.

[Inspeqtor]

Judy,

I am a bit late on this thread, but I wanted to add that I also use SnagIt and like it a lot. If you like jing, or Fastone, then continue with either of those!

[ladybug]

Thanks Charles i think faststone will do for now. I appreciate the input. And am glad to see what others use.

[Ellen]

. And am glad to see what others use.

I'm glad too, good question Judy and as always good and helpful answers

[ljameso1]

I use grab it which is an ap that comes loaded on the macs.

[Wendy]

Hi Linda ...

Do you find grab better than just using Command Shift 4 ?? ... I haven't used Grab before and wondered if it was better ??

Wendy

[bnk1953]

I find that if I want a whole page(s) - as in a tutorial - that with the Mac - go to print and when the print display comes up - on the left bottom corner is a button that says "PDF". Click on the down arrow and then click "Save as PDF". follow the prompts and you end up having the entire page(s) in PDF format on your desktop - which can then be opened by Adobe Reader or Preview on mac.
That has saved me from piecing together long articles/tutorials.
~bruce.

[ladybug]

Bruce thank you i do not have a mac but i am sure those that due will appreciate this info.:D

[ljameso1]

Hi Linda ...

Do you find grab better than just using Command Shift 4 ?? ... I haven't used Grab before and wondered if it was better ??

Wendy

Let's just say I find it more convenient than trying to remember command+shift+ 3 or 4. I keep the icon in my dock for easy access.