Capture Directly To Image Using Print Screen in Snagit

Problem

How do I capture directly to an image using the Print Screen key?

Solution

To capture directly to an image using Print Screen, please take the following steps.

  1. Select Start > TechSmith > Snagit to open the Capture Window.
  2. Confirm Print Screen is set as the Global Capture hotkey under the red Capture button. To change the hotkey to Print Screen, click in that area and press the Print Screen key.
  3. Click the Image tab on the left-hand side of the Snagit capture window.
  4. Choose your desired Selection, Effects, and Share settings.
  5. Press the Print Screen key to take a capture with the selected settings.