What is SnipSVG?

SnipSVG is a screen capture and editing utility with a difference: Instead of saving in traditional bitmap formats, SnipSVG uses primarily SVG vector images, although you can also save as standard bitmaps and our native SnipX format. SVG images can be used directly in HTML and many other applications. They give you the same sharp quality at all zoom settings, and unlike JPG or PNG images you can always edit all the elements of the image separately. See Save Formats for full details on all the formats supported in SnipSVG.

Why does SnipSVG focus on SVG vector images?

SnipSVG primarily uses the SVG format to save screenshots. Learn about the 3 most important reasons why SVG is superior to regular JPEG or PNG images.

SnipSVG features at a glance

	Cross-platform: Use on Mac and Windows. Copy between the two when running Windows in a virtual machine.
	Screenshotter: Unique screenshot capabilities on the Windows version. Make additive screenshots with diverse components in a single operation.
	Integrated: Works hand-in-hand with the Help+Manual® documentation suite.
	Shapely: Scores of shapes, arrows and highlighters. Apply shapes to images and rounded corners to screenshots.
	Space: Create your pictures on an infinite canvas with plenty of space to breathe in.
	Documentation: Create professional annotated screenshots with text, arrows, additional images and more.
	Quick Styles: Single-click styling for elements with multiple themes and variants
	Communicative: Share your pictures with other applications fast as files and by copying, also between Mac and Windows.
	Numbering: Number the steps in your images with auto-incrementing numbering tags.
	Zoomable: Added elements and text all have the same quality at all zoom sizes.
	Private: Hide sensitive information in your screenshots with Pixelate and Blur.
	Effective: Effects for selected areas include magnifying glass, skew, sharpen, plus drawing and paint effects.