Add SnagIt Editor to the Right-Click Menu for Image Files

SnagIt is an excellent screen capture program that also includes an editor which you can use to apply professional, quality finishing touches to your existing images or screen captures. Here is a tip (for SnagIt users) to add SnagIt Editor to the right-click menu for image files.

"Edit with SnagIt" option in the Right-Click menu

Download snagit-ed.zip, unzip them to a folder. Run the appropriate REG file depending upon the version of SnagIt (8 or 9) you use. You should see the Edit with SnagIt option in the context menu for image files.


    Fig 2: SnagIt 9 Editor

Launching SnagIt Editor directly

SnagIt 8 Editor

"%ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe" /OE

SnagIt 9 Editor

"%ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt 9\SnagItEditor.exe"

You can create a desktop shortcut to launch SnagIt Editor directly, or add a shortcut to the Send To menu.

Note: There is a 30-day fully-functional trial version of SnagIt available from TechSmith. Here is the link if you like SnagIt and want to purchase it.

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