
Or when you need to convert a short video to an animated GIF for your social media streams, then Snagit is the best option. If you just need to capture a web page, for example a form, and create annotations with directions to how to fill it out most effectively, then Snagit is the best tool. 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.


Playback speed does not affect how the video plays when you share, save, or export the file. Select a speed to review the video in Snagit. Drag the playhead to jump to a specific point in the video.ĭrag the handle to select the end point for a video selection.Ĭlick and hold the button to fast forward.

The video playback controls appear under the video.ĭisplays the elapsed time at the playhead’s position on the timeline.ĭrag the handle to select the starting point for a video selection.Ĭontrols which frame in the video is displayed. Video Playback ControlsĪfter recording a video capture, the MP4 file opens in Snagit Editor to preview and edit. For more video editing options, such as combining multiple clips, reducing background noise, adding music, or adding arrows, callout text, or titles, try TechSmith Camtasia. Snagit provides basic editing to cut out unwanted parts of a recording. Tip: Enhance your video or access additional editing options in Camtasia.
