Problem
How do I back up my captures in the Snagit Library or move them to a new computer?
Solution
Back up the Library
The following are not transferred when backing up or restoring a library:
- Date created for unsaved captures.
- Captures saved by selecting File > Save As. You must manually copy saved images.
- Open Snagit Editor.
- Browse to:
- Snagit 2018 and later: Edit > Editor Preferences > Library tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Snagit 13: File > Editor Preferences > Library tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Snagit 12: File > Editor Options > Advanced tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Click Backup.
- Enter a file name and location to save the backup, .snagarchive file.
Restore the Library
Restoring a library overwrites the captures in the current library. Merging two libraries is not supported at this time.
- Open Snagit Editor.
- Browse to:
- Snagit 2018 and later: Edit > Editor Preferences > Library tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Snagit 13: File > Editor Preferences > Library tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Snagit 12: File > Editor Options > Advanced tab > Backup/Restore Automatically Stored Files.
- Click Restore.
- Browse to the .snagarchive file and click Open.
- Restart Snagit.
