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Screensnipe

A screenshot and screen recording tool built as a personal replacement for Snagit, focused on speed and including exactly the features the author needs with no extra bloat.

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01 / The problem

What it addresses

The author's Snagit license was up for renewal, but the app had become bloated and kept getting in the way, so they wanted a fast, minimal alternative tailored to their own needs.

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  1. Screensnipe

    A screenshot and screen recording tool built as a personal replacement for Snagit, focused on speed and including exactly the features the author needs with no extra bloat.

    Problem: The author's Snagit license was up for renewal, but the app had become bloated and kept getting in the way, so they wanted a fast, minimal alternative tailored to their own needs.

    Posted by @vucetica · Original comment ↗

    “So I'm building my own replacement. Yes, it's another screenshot and recording tool. But this one has exactly the features I need, nothing more and nothing less. It's like a home-cooked meal.”