Capture a Shape

Take a capture using different shapes to define the capture area.

Setup Instructions

1.	In Snagit, select Image capture mode.

2.	For the Input, select Shape > then the desired shape.

3.	Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey.

4.	Orange crosshairs appear. Move the crosshairs over the area to capture.

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Click and drag to capture the region.

5.	Drag the cursor over the area to capture. An orange border defines the area to capture as you drag.

6.	Use the tips below to correctly define the shape and close the capture shape.

Free Hand	Capture a closed loop. The loop automatically closes when you release the mouse. When mouse is released, the capture is taken.
Ellipse	Hold <SHIFT> during the capture to create a perfect circle. When the mouse is released, the capture is taken.
Rounded Rectangle	Hold <SHIFT> during the capture to create a perfect square. When the mouse is released, the capture is taken.
Triangle	The height and width are determined by the mouse movement. Hold <SHIFT> during the capture to create a perfect equilateral triangle. When the mouse is released, the capture is taken.
Polygon	The area must be a closed shape with straight lines. Each time you click, a new line starts. Double-click to close the shape. When mouse is released, the capture is taken.

For additional capture options, see Image Capture.