TechSmith Updates SnagIt with Time-Saving Editing Features and Vista Certification

Business Wire, Dec 9, 2008

Mini Toolbars, Stamp Gallery and Live Preview Put Favorite Features` Front-and-Center

OKEMOS, Mich. -- TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of screen capture and recording solutions, today announced the release of SnagIt 9.1 with new features that offer a more flexible, convenient and efficient image-editing environment so SnagIt users can quickly and effectively turn simple screenshots into powerful visual communication tools.

"SnagIt 9, with its editing interface and workflow has been one of our most popular releases to date with more than two million people downloading it," said Tony Dunckel, SnagIt product manager at TechSmith. "The new features in this release compliment and enhance SnagIt's professional editing capabilities while giving customers even more customization options to meet their specific needs."

SnagIt 9.1 is also Microsoft Vista Certified, having been independently tested for compatibility, functionality and reliability to run on Windows Vista-based PCs. A short screencast of what's new in SnagIt 9.1 can be viewed here: www.techsmith.com/pr/SnagIt91.> SnagIt enables computer users to take screenshots of exactly what they see on their computer screens to communicate ideas faster, explain concepts clearly, and archive electronic information with point-and-click convenience. SnagIt is the world's most popular screen capture software with millions of users worldwide.

With SnagIt, customers can quickly capture, edit and share any image, including scrolling windows, objects, menus, video, text, and Web pages and include them in emails and instant messages, PowerPoint presentations, MS Office documents, marketing and sales materials, technical documentation, class handouts, websites and blogs.

New features and functionality in SnagIt 9.1 include:

* Mini toolbars for favorite editing options and settings so users are always working conveniently and efficiently.

* A live preview feature, so customers can explore SnagIt's many editing styles to see exactly how a new arrow, callout, effect, or other style will look before selecting it.

* A stamp gallery for easy access to favorite and most used stamps. Users can effortlessly change from one stamp group to another, while new stamps downloaded will be automatically saved in the appropriate category. To download SnagIt stamps visit: http://www.techsmith.com/SnagIt/accessories.asp.> * The ability to export unsaved images, as well as important data associated with each image, to other computers or hard drives with only a couple mouse clicks.

System Requirements and Availability

SnagIt 9.1 supports Microsoft Windows XP, XP x64, and Vista. SnagIt can be downloaded immediately at www.techsmith.com. The suggested retail price of SnagIt is $49.95 for a single-user license. A special 60-day upgrade price of $24.95 is available to current customers. Free trial licenses are also available. For additional information, visit: http://www.techsmith.com/SnagIt.asp.> About TechSmith Corporation

Founded in 1987, TechSmith Corporation provides practical business software tools and services. TechSmith's solutions enable users to capture, record and enhance digital content from their computer screens so they can share information and knowledge in compelling multimedia formats, and allow others to observe, analyze and learn from their experiences. TechSmith products are used by 99 percent of the Fortune 500. Visit www.techsmith.com for more information.

TechSmith, Camtasia, Camtasia Studio, Camtasia Relay, DubIt, EnSharpen, Morae, UserVue and SnagIt, and Screencast.com are registered trademarks, and Rich Recording Technology (RRT) is a trademark of TechSmith Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. [c]2008 by TechSmith Corporation. All rights reserved.