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Snagit is a versatile screen capture and recording tool that allows users to take high-quality screenshots, record screen activity with audio, and create annotated instructional content. Ideal for teaching, presentations, and documentation, Snagit supports image and video capture across full screens, specific regions, or scrolling windows. It integrates directly with tools like Camtasia and Panopto, and is compatible with both Windows and macOS systems.

Executive Lead

Michelle Rogers

Technical Lead

Sonia Benevides
sonia.benevides@uri.edu

Support Team

ITS Teaching and Learning

About the Service:

Features

  • Screen Capture: Capture entire screens, regions, windows, or scrolling content.
  • Video Recording: Record video and audio of desktop activity for tutorials or demonstrations.
  • Editing Tools: Annotate, blur, crop, and highlight captured content.
  • Integration: Seamlessly exports to Camtasia and Panopto.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Available for both MacOS and Windows devices.

Access

Note: Please review TechSmith’s Terms of Service before requesting access.

Eligibility

URI faculty, staff, and contracted Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Graduate Assistants (GAs) in instructional roles are eligible to install Snagit on up to two devices:

  • One on a URI-managed device, and
  • One on a personal (non-managed) computer

Install Snagit

For University-Managed Devices (URI-owned)

  1. Submit a ticket via the Service Portal requesting Snagit installation. Please indicate whether the device is University‑owned or personal/home.
  2. Information Technology (IT) will install and automatically license Snagit on your device.
  3. Snagit will be ready to use once IT completes the setup.

Users on URI‑managed devices are expected to join the Snagit-Users Google Group so they receive service updates, reset notifications, and are included in usage reporting. Membership is not automatic.

How to join:

  1. Go to the Snagit-Users Google Group.
  2. If you can view messages, you are already a member.
  3. If not, click “Join group.”
  4. You will see a welcome message inside the group after you join.

For Personal Devices (Non-managed)

Step 1: Download and Install Snagit
Download Snagit directly from TechSmith and complete the installation.

Step 2: Join the Snagit-Users Google Group (Required)
Access to the activation code is granted through membership in the Snagit-Users Google Group.

How to join:

  1. Go to the Snagit-Users Google Group.
  2. If you can view messages, you are already a member.
  3. If not, click “Join group.”
  4. You will see a welcome message inside the group after you join.
  5. Your access will update automatically within a few minutes.

Step 3: Retrieve the URI Activation Code
After you join the group:

  1. Go to the Software Download Portal using your URI SSO.
  2. Open the TechSmith folder.
  3. Open the Snagit subfolder.
  4. Download the PDF containing your activation code.
  5. Enter the code when prompted in the application.

If You Are Asked to Re-Activate

Snagit activation codes are reset periodically (typically once per year).

If Snagit prompts you to re‑activate:

  • Follow the instructions provided at that time to re-enter the activation code.
  • Additional sign‑in or verification steps may be required.

Support and Training

Snagit Consultations and Support

  • For 1:1 consultation or support with Snagit, please contact Casey Seitor by email at C.Seiter@techsmith.com.

Video Tutorials

TechSmith Resources