Screenshot capture software... best and free??
Sunday, October 17, 2004 by GT3RSR | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hi all,
Curious to know what screen capture you have found to be the best. I used a program called "PrintKey" a long time ago and seemed to work fairly well. Supported several different file formats, but was wondering if anyone out there had used anything better. I'd really like to find something free 'cuz I'm a poor college student, but would be willing to pay for the right program.
Then again, it's quite likely that I may be unaware of an app. that came with Object Desktop. What do you use to capture your current desktop to post on W/C? Should note that I'm still a newbie, but that's probably pretty obvious from my post. TIA!
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Curious to know what screen capture you have found to be the best. I used a program called "PrintKey" a long time ago and seemed to work fairly well. Supported several different file formats, but was wondering if anyone out there had used anything better. I'd really like to find something free 'cuz I'm a poor college student, but would be willing to pay for the right program.
Then again, it's quite likely that I may be unaware of an app. that came with Object Desktop. What do you use to capture your current desktop to post on W/C? Should note that I'm still a newbie, but that's probably pretty obvious from my post. TIA!
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GT3RSR
Reply #2 Sunday, October 17, 2004 3:52 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, October 17, 2004 3:52 AM
Hah... Now I feel really dumb. Worked perfectly. Thank you! 
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craeonics
Reply #3 Sunday, October 17, 2004 12:27 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, October 17, 2004 12:27 PM
Alternatively, you could try Purrint: http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~tsr22/apps/#purrint
Hooks onto the PrntScn key and can automagically save to a file. Normally I don't like apps for such simple tasks, but this one's only 86k. Downside: for it to be useful, you should (ofcourse) have it running all the time.
Hooks onto the PrntScn key and can automagically save to a file. Normally I don't like apps for such simple tasks, but this one's only 86k. Downside: for it to be useful, you should (ofcourse) have it running all the time.
Phoon
Reply #4 Sunday, October 17, 2004 8:24 PM
Hmm.. I use Alt-PrtScrn to capture the item that has focus....
Reply #4 Sunday, October 17, 2004 8:24 PM
| Shift+PrintScrn then paste into Paint works best for me |
Hmm.. I use Alt-PrtScrn to capture the item that has focus....
paxx
Reply #5 Sunday, October 17, 2004 10:43 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, October 17, 2004 10:43 PM
Gadwin Printscreen: http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/
It's free and extremely handy. You can cacpture the full screen or only a specific area. You can copy the capture to the clipboard, or output it directly to the printer, send it by email or automatially save it to a given directory.
And it's free.
It's free and extremely handy. You can cacpture the full screen or only a specific area. You can copy the capture to the clipboard, or output it directly to the printer, send it by email or automatially save it to a given directory.
And it's free.
Alternate Setting
Reply #6 Monday, October 18, 2004 1:07 AM
Reply #6 Monday, October 18, 2004 1:07 AM
Another similar freebie is Screenhunter
http://www.wisdom-soft.com/products/screenhunter.htm
http://www.wisdom-soft.com/products/screenhunter.htm
GT3RSR
Reply #7 Monday, October 18, 2004 4:31 PM
Reply #7 Monday, October 18, 2004 4:31 PM
Thanks everyone for the great info! I like the idea of just using PrtScrn because it's already there, but can't resist trying out new software. I'll try all of them and see which I like best. 
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Reply #1 Sunday, October 17, 2004 3:39 AM