Screenshot Software Programs

Can anyone suggest a good program to capture screenshots ? Either free or a 30 day trial. I have to post some antispyware program results here at Wilders.

I've never used this type of software before .... so I'm hoping also, for a "user friendly" application.

HR

 

whilst you await for replies for specific software....

why not use print screen key on your keyboard, then go to a program like paint and select edit> paste, save the image as a jpeg, etc

I don't use dont screen any seperate screen capture tools.

hope this helps

 

Certainly not the best but ScreenHunter free works well enough for me and it's a cinch to use,

http://www.wisdom-soft.com/products/screenhunter_free.htm

Very small download too.



snowbound

 

I like this one, FaststoneCapture , which is free.

 

Thanks Guys .... I'll have a look at them now .... as long as they work and aren't hard to use I'll be happy.

HR

 

i agree with betauser2 why waist space on your comp for something you can do with one button??

 

Hi

Try MW Snap - http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/mwsnap.html
free. This is fantastic program

The ultimate is snag it from tech smith - little expensive

Take Care
rico

 

I really like hoversnap. can get it Here

 

Theses programs allow you a LOT more flexibility than print screen ... All depends of what you really need.

 

For plain screenshots I really like Gadwin PrintScreen. I set it to "rectangular area" to capture just what I want (rather than the full screen)
http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/

For screenshots that I want to add arrows, text, etc., and/or want to take a lot of them, Screenshot Captor is great
http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/screenshotcaptor/index.html

Both are freeware

 

Well, I tried the one that was just above my second post .... the one nicM suggested ....Faststone Capture and was able to achieve results really fast.

Only thing, when I tried to upload more than 1 attachment into the same posting here at Wilders I did not have any success. I did manage to get the most important one done though.

However .... I'll have a look at all the other suggestions .... I guess it couldn't hurt to have more than one.

Thanks again everyone.
HR

 

You are only allowed one attachment per post on the forum.

 

if u want to post more than one pic, just place the images inline with the message using bbcode tags or just press the insert image button. as for screenshot programs, i just use the method described by betauser2. and if you only want to grab the topmost window, press alt and then print screen.

 

Do have a look at this topic too for a lot of other free ones as well as paid.
If you've got some money to burn, try the one I'm using.
SnagIt is the best IMHO.

 

I seem to remember iceni60 recommending SnagIt .... some time ago when he was sending me weekly PM's ( loaded with links and advice on how to harden my PC ) .... lol ....

I could barely keep up with him .... really nice guy and he helped me a lot.

HR

 

Thanks for pointing that out bigc .... us "newbies".... huh ?

HR

 

I`ve been using Mr. Captor and it`s pretty good. It can be adjusted to take in a full page.

http://www.fox-magic.com/mrcaptor.html

 

Not free, but CaptureWiz Lite or Pro are very good IMO.

 

Thanks everybody.

HR

 

I knew that from when I used to just read this forum.

 

Can u explain it more. Thanks

 

Same opinion...

 

Ehmm, well, compared to printscreen, with a good screenshot program you can save time with features like automatic edges detection (window capture, etc), autoscroll, capture of every types of popups menus, text/arrows, choice of picture quality, size, etc, on the fly, before to save your picture.

With printscreen you've to edit the pic with a graphic program once the screenshot is saved. That's the main difference .


...plus with Faststone, the one I'm using, you get theses funny peeping eyes moving in your taskbar when the program is loaded , I really like it... lol

Ok I'm joking about this one, but I've noticed they did change the taskbar icon in version 2 for a very serious one... I'll mail them to tell I prefer the former icon ...

 

A picture says more then words aigle.
It really makes it a lot easier.