How to Uninstall Snagit Windows

Problem

How do I uninstall Snagit from my computer?

Solution

If you plan on reinstalling Snagit, create a back up of your Snagit Library using the steps described in this support article.

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7

  1. Exit Snagit and Snagit Editor.
  2. Open the Control Panel. For help locating the Control Panel, see this Microsoft support article.
  3. Select Programs and Features.
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    Tip!

    If you do not see the Programs and Features category, locate the Uninstall a program option under Programs.
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  4. Select the version of Snagit to uninstall.
  5. Click Uninstall.
  6. Snagit 2022 and later: Choose to Keep Customizations or Delete Customizations.


  7. Snagit 2021 and prior: Choose to Keep files or Delete files from your Snagit Library.

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Snagit 2021 and prior: If you select the Delete files option, the Snagit Library files are permanently deleted. You cannot recover these files.

If you see a message that says Setup Blocked then that means Snagit is currently running and needs to be closed in order to continue.

To completely close Snagit you need to click File > Exit TechSmith Snagit in the Capture window and File > Exit Snagit Editor in the Snagit Editor.