New in v9.x:
Multiple image editing capability, autosaving of captures, persistent undo for captures, search functionality, automatic metadata capture (captures date and time, application, and website), custom metadata tagging with custom keywords and several preset flags, support for Microsoft's new Fluent UI, removed the Catalog Browser and the Classic View; various minor enhancements and bug fixes for earlier releases (complete list here); Release Notes - Last Updated: 06.10.08 (v9.0)
Upgrade Meter:5
New in v8.2.x:
Full compatibility for Windows Vista and MS Office 2007, ability to send captures directly to specified apps, easier-to-adjust print settings (print exactly what you want), new callout styles (plain and glassy), ability to save and organize custom calllouts; various minor enhancements and bug fixes for earlier v8.x releases (complete list here); Release Notes - Last Updated: 05.08.07 (v8.2.3)
Upgrade Meter:4
New in v8.1.0:
Support for IE7 and 64-bit OSes; ability to add clickable links or pop-up text/graphics to a capture for interactive presentation graphics; ability to include Camtasia Studio screen recordings and other videos produced in Flash format (.swf) in presentations; ability to customize the shape, size, color and direction of callout arrows and balloons; improved Add-Ins for Office, Firefox, and COM; various minor enhancements and bug fixes for earlier v8.x releases (complete list here); Release Notes - Last Updated: 07.11.06 Upgrade Meter:4
New in v8.0:
New, easier-to-use design; smarter editing of objects and text; ability to capture web pages with links; ability to save as PDF; ability to add interactivity to your captures; Release Notes - Last Updated: 01.26.06 Upgrade Meter:5
New in v7.1.2:
Ability to capture the contents of drop down scrolling listbox controls using Auto scroll, enhanced Web capture to allow port number to be specified in the capture URL, close button added to Tip of the Day and Check for Update dialogs; various bug fixes; Release Notes - Last Updated: 10.06.04 Upgrade Meter:2
New in v7.1:
External program and Instant Message output options, new and improved web capture, import/export profiles, improved automatic file naming; Release Notes Upgrade Meter:4
New in v7.0: Integrated SnagIt Image Editor, SnagIt OneClick menu, completely redesigned interface, new image effects (3D perspective/shear and spotlight/magnify effects), profile management interface, join feature (cuts out any unwanted sections and connects the rest of the image), Microsoft Outlook and Office 2003 add-ins; Release Notes Upgrade Meter:5
Pros: Tons of useful features, easy to use, numerous add-ins for working with other programs, integrated image editor, attractive interface
Cons: Relatively expensive; features and capabilities are overkill for most casual users, for whom the PrtScr key will suffice in almost all cases
