Snapshot/Screenshot Software

[srothman]

What software do you guys use to create screen captures when creating documentation (those of you who do)?

I've been using PSR that comes with Windows to record my steps and then the laborious task of copy/pasting the captures into our templates and publishing it.

Any other recommendations?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Snipping tool?

 

[srothman]

Used it. Still too manual, and tends to look a little bit sloppy unless you "aim" very carefully.

Ideally, I want to capture the active windows and have the option of highlighting where I click on said windows.

 

[Seriously]

Using Gadwin printscreen for years. Currently on v4.6 (2012) . Never had the need to find anything better.

 

[srothman]

Will check that out, thanks.

 

[ponder]

scrot

 

[kooldude]

Try Greenshot from greenshot.org

 

[Fulcrum29]

Snagit though commercial.

 

[srothman]

Snagit though commercial.

I'll try the demo. If I like it I'll buy it. I do waaaaay too much documentation to be stingy about it.

 

[LazyLion]

Nope, forget all the others... the absolute best one is called Lightscreen!
Trust me on this. It's the one I use all the time.

http://lightscreen.com.ar/

 

[Rayza73]

I just use the std PrtScn button on the keyboard, paste into Paint, highlight what's needed and then either save it or copy and paste into Word...

 

[AstroTurf]

Using Gadwin printscreen for years. Currently on v4.6 (2012) . Never had the need to find anything better.

Ditto on windows.

Ubuntu has a nice built in one.

 

[MonkeysUncle]

I have been using PicPick for a while

http://www.picpick.org/en/

 

[LazyLion]

I just use the std PrtScn button on the keyboard, paste into Paint, highlight what's needed and then either save it or copy and paste into Word...

Why not get a free program that can automate ALL of that with one keystroke?

 

[grok]

Snagit though commercial.

I'll try the demo. If I like it I'll buy it. I do waaaaay too much documentation to be stingy about it.

Came here to say the same.

Snagit will save you lots of clicks & keystrokes, especially when doing screenshots for tech docs in Word.

 

[Lance.Kotze]

OneNote allows Windows+S to open a screen clipping/cropping session.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONENOTEM.EXE

 

[srothman]

Snagit though commercial.

Winner! The "To Word" feature alone makes it worth the $$$.

Nope, forget all the others... the absolute best one is called Lightscreen!
Trust me on this. It's the one I use all the time.

http://lightscreen.com.ar/

Very close second. For a free tool, this is very awesome!

 

[Fleming]

If you only want to copy the active window std windows print screen works well. Just hold down the ALT key while pressing print screen. Then just paste into word or whatever software you are using to create your documentation.

 

[Replay]

Screenhunter?

 

[SlowInternet]

Screenhunter?

I'm using Screenhunter