Snagit (Windows): Move Unsaved Captures to a Different Computer

Problem

How do I back up my captures in the Snagit Library or move them to a new computer?

Solution

Back up the Library

1. Open Snagit Editor.
2. 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.
3. Click Backup.
4. 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.

1. Open Snagit Editor.
2. 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.
3. Click Restore.
4. Browse to the .snagarchive file and click Open.
5. Restart Snagit.