The image copying program from the monitor screen. Record video with sound from a computer screen: Software Review. Distinctive features of the utility

Hello. It is better to see once than hearing a hundred times 🙂

This is how the popular statement says, and, probably, it is correct. Have you ever tried to explain to a person how to perform certain actions for the PC, without using video (or pictures)? If you just explain on the "fingers", what and where to press - you will understand 1 person out of 100!

It is quite another thing when you can record what is happening on your screen and show it to others - you can explain and explain what and how to press, as well as boast your work skills or games.

In this article, I want to stay at the best (in my opinion) programs to record video from the screen with sound. So…

Site: Ispring.ru/ispring-free-cam

Despite the fact that this program appeared not so long ago (relatively), she immediately surprised (from the good side :)) with its several chips. The main thing is, perhaps, one of the most simplest tools among the analogues to record the video of everything that happens on the computer screen (Well, or a separate part of it). That most pleases in this utility - so this is what it is free and there is no inserts to the file (i.e., not a single label about which program is a video made and other "garbage". Sometimes such things occupy a half-screen when watching).

Main advantages:

  1. to start recording, you need to: select the area and press one red button (screenshot below). To stop recording - 1 ESC button;
  2. the ability to record sound from the microphone and columns (headphones, in general, system sounds);
  3. the ability to record the movement of the cursor and its presses;
  4. the ability to select the recording area (from full-on-screen mode, to a small window);
  5. the ability to record from the Games (although in the description I do not say about it, but I myself turned on a full-screen mode and launched the game - everything was fixed perfectly);
  6. there are no inserts in the image;
  7. support for Russian language;
  8. the program works in all versions of Windows: 7, 8, 10 (32/64 BITS).

The screenshot below shows how the window looks like.

Everything is concise and easy: to start recording - just click red Round Button, And when you decide that it is time to complete the ESC recording, the ESC button will be saved to the editor from which you can immediately save the file to WMV format. Conveniently and quickly, I recommend to get acquainted!

Faststone Capture.

Very and very interesting program to create screenshots and video from the computer screen. Despite its small size, the software has pretty weighty advantages:

  • when recording, a very small file size is obtained with high quality (by default, weigh in WMV format);
  • there are no extraneous inscriptions and other garbage on the image, the image is not blurry, the cursor is highlighted;
  • supports 1440P format;
  • supports recording with a sound from a microphone, from sound in Windows, or at the same time immediately from both sources;
  • run the recording process is easier than simple, the program does not "torment" you by the mountain of messages about certain settings, warnings, etc.;
  • it takes very little space on the hard disk, besides there is a portable version;
  • supports all new versions of Windows: XP, 7, 8, 10.

On my modest look - this is one of the best software: compact, does not ship PC, high-quality image, sound too. What else is needed!?

Running starting from the screen (everything is simple and visual)!

Ashampoo Snap

Site: ashampoo.com/ru/rub/pin/1224/multimedia-software/snap-8

Ashampoo - the company is famous for its software, the main feature of which is a focus on the novice user. Those. Understand the programs from Ashampoo, quite simple and easy. No exception to this rule and ashampoo SNAP.

SNAP - Main program window

Main features:

  • the ability to create collages from several screenshots;
  • capture video with sound and without it;
  • instant capture of all visible windows on the desktop;
  • support for Windows 7, 8, 10, capture a new interface;
  • ability to use pipette colors to capture colors from various applications;
  • full support for 32-bit images with transparency (RGBA);
  • the possibility of capturing on timer;
  • automatic adding watermarks.

In general, in this program (in addition to the main task, in which I added it to this article) there are dozens of very interesting features that will help not just write, but also bring it to a high-quality video that is not ashamed to show other users.

Uvscreencamera

Site: Uvsoftium.ru.

Excellent software for quick and efficient creation of demonstrative tutorials and presentations from the PC screen. Allows you to export video to many formats: SWF, AVI, UVF, EXE, FLV (including GIF animation with sound).

Can write everything that happens on the screen, including the movements of the mouse cursor, click the mouse buttons, pressing on the keyboard. If you save the Roller in the UVF format ("native" for the program) and EXE, it turns out very compact size (for example, a 3-minute film with a resolution of 1024x768x32 takes 294 KB).

Of the shortcomings: sometimes the sound may not be recorded, especially in the free version of the program. Apparently, the tool does not recognize the external sound cards (with internal such this does not occur).

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It is worth noting that many video files on the Internet in * .exe format may contain viruses. That is why download and even more so to open such files you need extremely careful.

It is very convenient: you can run a similar media file even without installed software, since your own player is already "embedded" into the resulting file.

Fraps

Site: fraps.com/download.php.

The best program for recording video and creating screenshots from games (I emphasize, it is from the games, it will not be able to remove the desktop with it)!

The main advantages are:

  • embedded its codec that allows you to record video from the game even on a weak PC (though, the file size is obtained large, but nothing slows down and does not hang);
  • the ability to record sound (see Screenshot below "Sound Capture Settings");
  • the possibility of election of the number of frames;
  • recording video and screenshots by pressing hot keys;
  • ability to hide the cursor when recording;
  • free.

In general, for gamers - the program is simply irreplaceable. The only drawback: To record a big video, you need a lot of free hard disk space. Also, later, this video will need to compress or edit for its "drill" to a more compact size.

Camstudio.

Site: Camstudio.org.

Simple and free (but at the same time effective) tool for writing from the PC screen to files: AVI, MP4 or SWF (flash). Most often, applied when creating courses and presentations.

Main advantages:

  • Codec support: Radius Cinepak, Intel Iyuv, Microsoft Video 1, Lagarith, H.264, Xvid, MPEG-4, FFDShow;
  • Capture not only the entire screen, but also a separate part of it;
  • The possibility of annotations;
  • The ability to record sound from a PC microphone and columns.

Disadvantages:

  • Some antiviruses find a file suspicious if you write it in this program;
  • No support for the Russian language (at least official).

Camtasia. Studio.

Site: techsmith.com/camtasia.html

One of the most famous programs for this task. It realized dozens of all kinds of options and capabilities:

  • support for multiple video formats, the resulting file can be exported to: AVI, SWF, FLV, MOV, WMV, RM, GIF, CAMV;
  • ability to prepare high-quality presentations (1440p);
  • based on any video, you can get an EXE file to which the player will be built (it is useful to open such a file on a PC where there is no such utility);
  • may impose a number of effects, can edit individual frames.

Camtasia Studio.

Of the shortcomings, I would allocate the following:

  • software is paid (some versions are inserted on top of the image until you buy software);
  • it is sometimes difficult to adjust so to avoid the appearance of lubricated letters (especially, with high-quality format);
  • you have to "suffer" with the video compression settings to achieve the optimal file size at the output.

If you take in general, the program is not very bad and not in vain in its market segment. Despite the fact that I criticized it and I do not carefully support it (because of my rare work with the video) - I recommend to familiarize it unambiguously, especially those who want to professionally create a video (presentations, podcasts, training, etc.).

FREE SCREEN VIDEO RECORDER

Site: dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/free-screen-video-scorder.htm.

A tool made in the style of minimalism. At the same time, this is a sufficient powerful program for capturing the screen (all that happens on it) into AVI format, and images in formats: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TGA or PNG.

One of the main advantages is a free program (while other similar tools are conditionally free and after a certain time will require purchases).

FREE SCREEN Video Recorder - program window (there is nothing superfluous!).

From the flaws, I would allocate one thing: when writing a video in the game, most likely you will not see it - there will be just a black screen (though, with sound). To capture games - it is better to choose FRAPS (see about it. Just above in the article).

Total Screen Recorder.

A very bad utility for writing an image from the screen (or separate part). Allows you to save the file to formats: AVI, WMV, SWF, FLV, supports audio entry (microphone + columns), mouse cursor movements.

You can also use video capture from webcams while communicating through programs: MSN Messenger, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, TV tuners or streaming video, as well as to create screenshots, training presentations, etc.

Of the disadvantages: often there is a problem with a sound recording on external sound cards.

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The official website of the developer is not available, the Total Screen Recorder project is frozen. The program is available for download on other sites, but the content of the files must be carefully checked in order not to catch the virus.

Hypercam.

Site: Solveigmm.com/ru/Products/Hypercam

Hypercam - program window.

Not bad utility for recording video and audio with PCs to files: AVI, WMV / ASF. You can also fix the actions of the entire screen or a specific dedicated area.

The files received are easily edited by the built-in editor. After editing, the rollers can be downloaded to YouTube (or other popular resources for video sharing).

By the way, the program can be installed on a USB flash drive, and used on different PCs. For example, came to visit a friend, inserted a flash drive in his PC and recorded it with its screen. Mega-comfortable!

Hypercam options (there are quite a lot of them, by the way).

Bandicam.

Site: Bandicam.com/ru.

This software has long been popular with users, to which even extremely truncated free version does not affect.

The Bandicam interface cannot be called simple, but it is thought out in such a way that the control panel is very informative, and all key settings are at hand.

As the main advantages of "Bandicam" should be noted:

  • full localization of the entire interface;
  • competent location of the menu partitions and settings, with which even a beginner user can figure out;
  • the abundance of custom parameters, which allows the maximum way to individualize the interface for their own needs, including adding its own logo;
  • support for most modern and most sought-after formats;
  • simultaneous recording from two sources (for example, capturing the working screen + webcam recording);
  • presence of preview functional;
  • fullHD record entry;
  • the ability to create marks and notes directly in real time and much more.

The free version has some limitations:

  • the ability to record only up to 10 minutes;
  • developer advertising on the video created.

Of course, the program is designed to a certain category of users, which record its working or gameplay is required not only for entertainment, but also as an earnings.

Therefore, for a complete license for one computer will have to give 2,400 rubles.

BONUS: OCAM SCREEN RECORDER

Site: ohsoft.net/en/product_ocam.php.

I discovered this interesting utility. I must say that it is quite convenient (besides free) in order to keep a video of the user's actions on the computer screen. In just one click on the mouse button, you can start writing from the screen (or any of its plot).

It is also impossible not to note that in the utility there is a set of finished frames from very small until full-screen size. If desired, the frame can be "stretch" to any convenient size convenient for you.

In addition to the video capture of the screen, the program is implemented in the program of creating screenshots.

Table: Comparison of programs

Functional

Programs
Bandicam. Faststone Capture. Ashampoo Snap Uvscreencamera Fraps Camstudio. Camtasia Studio. FREE SCREEN VIDEO RECORDER Hypercam. ocam Screen Recorder.
Cost / license2400r / trialIs freeIs free1155Ñ€ / Sandy990p / trileIs freeIs free249 $ / TrialIs freeIs free$ 39 / Trial
LocalizationFullFullNotFullFullOptionalnotOptionalnotnotOptional
Record functionality
Screen captureyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Game Modeyesyesnotyesyesyesnotyesnotnotyes
Record from online sourceyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Cursor movement recordingyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Webcam captureyesyesnotyesyesyesnotyesnotnotyes
Record on scheduleyesyesnotyesyesnotnotyesnotnotnot
Capture audioyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes

On this I finish the article, I hope that in the proposed list of programs you will find the one that can solve the tasks set before it :). I will be very grateful for additions on the topic of the article.

All the best!

Programs for capturing screen area, edit and print images

↓ New in the category "Screen capture":

Free
ABBYY Screenshot Reader 9.0 is a convenient and simple application for creating pictures from any of the parts of the screen. ABBYY Screenshot Reader application will help save the image from the entire screen, the window of the running application or even the manually highlighted area.

Free
Superscreen 1.0 is a program designed to withdraw from screenshot monitor screen. The SuperScreen program allows you to screenshot: From the entire screen, from the active program window or selected area on the screen.

Free
Snagit 10.0.2 is a program on easy removal of screenshots from the screen. In addition, the Snagit program has the ability to shoot not only the usual screenshots, but also create video clips displaying everything that is performed on the monitor screen.

Free
Screenshot Maker 7.12 Beta is a powerful program that takes pictures from all over the screen or its active window, and then save them in BMP, JPG or GIF formats in the folder you specified. The ScreenShot Maker program creates screenshots using hot keys.

Free
Screenshot Creator 2.0 is a free program for creating screenshots that is not inferior to many paid counterparts. The Screenshot Creator program allows you to create pictures, both the entire screen, or the active window and the screen area specified manually.

Free
An i-screenshot 3.0.0.3PR is a program that will create a snapshot from the screen (screenshot, including using the Print Screen key), web site or video device by simply pressing the key. The i-screenshot program is optional, can publish the pictures on the FTP server on the Internet or use the services such as Testip.ru and Imageshack.

Free
Hypersnap 7.13.04 EN / 7.13.04 EN is a convenient tool to capture image, which allows you to copy even games, movies and screensavers, and not just windows in standard programs. The Hypersnap-DX program has the ability to make screenshots of the entire screen, its parts or the window of a specific program.

Free
Fresh View 8.36 is a universal viewer and multimedia file converter. Fresh View will provide the ability to view graphic files or play audio and video files in various formats. This version supports about 90 different formats and the number of formats supported by the program is constantly increasing.

Free
Free Screen Video Recorder 2.5.20 is a powerful program to capture images and record video from the monitor. The Free Screen Video Recorder program will make it easy to record video of various actions manufactured on your screen, as well as make screenshots from the full screen, individual objects, open windows, menus and other.

Free
D3DGEAR 4.13 Build 1389 is a program that has the ability to change the number of frames per second (FPS) and mapping in gaming 3D applications on the monitor. The D3DGEAR program can be used as a grip tool, it allows you to take screenshots and save them in the most popular graphic formats (PPM, BMP, PNG, TGA, JPG or HDR).

Free
Screenshot 3.1 will help free and quickly make a screenshot or recording video directly from the monitor screen. The Screenshot program can assign hot keys for such actions as the start of video recording, creating a picture, or the end of the record.

Free
FRAPS 3.4.7 will help calculate in applications that work in OpenGL or Direct3D mode. The number of FPS (frames per second). The FRAPS program can also screenshots and record video recordings made from the screen.

The easiest way to save information from the desktop is from the application - creating a screen image. The screenshot area is much wider than it may seem at first glance: these are all sorts of instructions, documentation, notes on the site, operational assistance to colleagues and friends, reports.

To obtain a full-screen screenshot (i.e., place it in the exchange buffer) uses the PRINT SCREEN key, the ALT + PRINT SCREEN combination is used to capture the active application window. An intermediate image is further easily transferred to a graphic editor and save it in one of the available formats.

With everything, it would seem, the convenience of such a step-by-step method is apparent to its disadvantages - especially if the user needs not just fix the screen, but also to place the file properly: add annotations, cut a fragment, change the scale.

To solve such tasks, programs are used to capture the screen. You can select two major advantages: speed and convenience. Programs, as a rule, combine the screen capture tools and a graphic editor for screenshot processing.

The first part of the guidebook will consider the following applications:

  • Faststone Capture.
  • Hypersnap
  • Snagit.
  • LightShot.
  • Screen Capture.
  • Greenshot

It is worth noting that some review participants optionally allow you to record audio and video, but this topic will be disclosed in the second part of the guide. Here, attention will be focused on the specified components of each program:

  • Screen Capture: Region Selection, Screenshot Creation Modes
  • Interface: Ease of access to features, setup manager for user needs
  • Editor: Main features available tools, file saving formats, export
  • Integration with programs and services.

Program "Scissors"

Starting a review, you need to briefly list the functions of the "Scissors" program, which is part of Windows Vista and the latest version of Microsoft OS.

Screen capture is possible in one of the modes: "Arbitrary shape", "Rectangle", "Window" and "All Screen". To highlight the region, it is convenient to use the CTRL + PRTSCRN key combination. The image is transmitted to the markup window, and here are available tools such as the pen, marker and gum - similar to the Paint editor. Add to the image is easy to add a note, and in the case of HTML - specify the URL of the saved page. At the final stage, the screenshot can be saved in one of the formats (PNG, GIF or JPEG) and send by email.


Thus, Windows has a certain basic set for shooting screenshots. Unfortunately, batch processing and even uncomplicated editing are practically impracticable. At a minimum, in the "scissors" you can not paint the image or enter a comment. All this is additional arguments towards alternative solutions.

Faststone Capture.

FASTSTONE CAPTURE - a program to create screenshots of individual applications, regions, objects, pages. Built-in tools allow you to add effects, annotations, change the image settings. Saving files is possible in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF and PDF. Also supported video recording in WMV format.

The basic tools related to the shooting are available on the Farstone capture panel (Capture Panel). Here the choice of the following modes: Active window, window or object, region, free region, full screen, fixed or scrolling region. The Autocaption option allows you to automatically add system information to the image, date. In the next DESTINATION settings group, you can specify where the image is sent to: in the editor, clipboard, on email, office applications and so on.

The main settings are located in the SETTINGS section. Useful with them to get acquainted before the immediate shooting. Additional buttons can be added via the Toolbar section, capture settings are concentrated in Capture. Hot keys are defined in the Hotkeys tab. The file name is compiled by a mask that it is possible to specify in the File Name section.

By default, the screenshot is transmitted to the editor window. With the help of accessible tools, you can add to the image signature, watermark, crop, rotate the screenshot, apply the effects of smoothing or increasing sharpness. For drawing, the built-in Faststone Draw editor is used, opening in a new window. Such an organization in Faststone Capture cannot be called a convenient solution: working with multiple images, you have to constantly switch between windows.

The File menu contains the conservation and sending commands directly to Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications, using the FTP protocol. For each of the graphic formats, settings are provided.

The second important component of Faststone Capture, which goes "in the appendage" - capture the video. However, the program is not as noteworthy as a video camera, offering a modest set of options and the only possible preservation format - WMV. Common program settings are not relevant to video recording, the Miscellaneous tab is assigned to them, plus the Options section available through the Screen Recorder window. Recording modes Four: window or object, area, full-screen format and full screen without taskbar.

Summary

The Faststone Capture program is convenient when capturing the screen, not least due to shooting modes. Editing features also pleased - the graphic editor contains the necessary tools. A variety of settings are provided that allow you to flexibly configure Faststone Capture under your own tasks.

[+] Conservation and Export Functions
[+] Wide selection of shooting modes
[+] Additional tools
[-] uncomfortable organization of windows

Hypersnap

HYPERSNAP - a program with more than ten years of experience - is used in broad purposes: to capture screenshots (windows, individual regions), text (dialog boxes, pages), video recordings. Allows you to comment, edit images by editor, save them in one of the many available formats.

Unlike Farstone, all Hypersnap modules are collected in a single window, and tools are distributed over tabs and are available via Ribbon-tape. An additional "plus" of a similar solution is that at the same time you can work with multiple images, switching between windows or sketches. In general, thanks to the VIEW menu section, the interface is amenable to careful tuning, and this compensates for some archaic program.

Actually, to capture the screen you need to go to the Capture tab. Options are larger than in Faststone Capture or any other than the following program (except Snagit). In addition to the most obvious options, there is an ability to shoot a virtual desktop, several monitors, a region and windows with a complete scrolling, buttons, cursor, etc.

Editor's tools are divided into two tabs - Edit (Edit) and Image ("Image"). EDIT can detect drawing tools, including drawing figures, adding notes. The Image section is designed for image processing: cropping, rotation, effects.

Curious capture of simple and formatted text (TextSnap tab), but you need to keep in mind the limited application of the function. Developers are no longer engaged in its development - as a result, in Java, .NET, "Native" (Native) Windows 8 applications are impossible.

The final image is easy to send to email, download via FTP or to the IPASHack service. The application of the screenshot in the application is not available. Saving files is possible both individually and batch mode. With all the variety of formats (their more than a dozen), I would like to see a more convenient conservation dialogue, at the moment it is by no means intuitive.

Summary

Hypersnap will satisfy the increased requirements for specialized functions and will be the best option for users who are interested in the maximum automation of actions, batch work. A suitable solution for testing, debugging software.

[+] Convenient adjustable shell
[+] Variety of shooting modes
[+] Text capture
[-] Outdated interface

Snagit.

Snagit - Techsmith app to capture images, text and video from the screen. These functions in the bundle are more than enough to use Snagit at work, at home, as well as for educational purposes.

To capture the image in Snagit, a convenient hiding widget is used, which is easy to drag to any area of \u200b\u200bthe screen. At first, you should select the shooting profile (image, text or video), optionally "economical" profile (Time-Saving Profile) and assign hot keys. By the way, the profiles can be created independently, control is available in "File - Organize Profiles ...". Setting the profile or current shooting mode is carried out in the capture window.

The available modes are collected in the Capture Type menu, among them - region, window, screen area, several areas at the same time, scanner, camera, other options.

After receiving a screenshot, the user goes to the editor. You should mark the library at the bottom of the editor window, where all images are available. It is convenient for its organization: data can be streamlined not only by catalogs, but also by tags, also implemented search on files.

In the Draw section, it is possible to add shapes, there are tools for drawing, fill, marking. In the next tab, the image is different operations with the image (cropping, rotate, resize, fill, etc.), as well as the use of effects.

One of the unique features of Snagit is the creation of hot spots (Hotspots), interactive images containing links that pop-up windows. Options are more than enough: the creation of objects, links, the choice of backlight when the color solutions are guided.

The Share section provides image transmission to programs or services, and it is easy to build up functionality by downloading missing integration widgets for Snagit.

Summary

Functional and convenient program with wide export capabilities. It is in this winning combination of Snagit is a leader among paid products.

[+] Convenient interface
[+] Creating interactive images
[+] Variety of capture methods
[+] Library Organization

LightShot.

Of course, not every user deems you need to pay for the functionality of the screenshot manager, therefore it is worth considering free solutions. Among them, a small LightShot program is worthy of mention, which enlists basic functions, which, at least, exceed regular "scissors".

An application, which is called "Easy to Use" - simple, intuitive. It is enough to press the PRTSCR key, highlight the grip area (in stock only manual mode) - and the screenshot is available for editing and save or downloading the hosting images. Thus, the time is reduced between the intermediate stages of receiving the picture.

The functionality of the Lightshot editor is perhaps too easy for the ubiquitous application of the program. There are drawing tools and the ability to add text comments. However, when it comes to work with the image, the absence of commands for changing proportions, effects affects. It may seem inconvenient that each snapshot need to be processed and preserved without postponing. However, LightShot provides alternative editing - an online PIXLR editor integrated with prntscr.com. At PrNTSCR, the image can be published in a couple of clicks. A set of formats for saving is limited to PNG, JPEG, BMP, and the quality settings are missing. In PIXLR, however, for JPEG options are provided, there is also a PXD storage format, almost useless outside the service.

Summary

LightShot for many parameters cannot compete with its paid review participants, however, has two noticeable advantages - work speed and free. Paraphrasing the proverb "Better the tit in the hands than the crane in the sky" is better free app without restrictions than paid, but with many restrictions.

[+] Good functionality for free version
[+] Integration with online services
[-] No save parameters
[-] limited editor functionality

Screen Capture.

Homepage: http://www.screencapture.ru/

Another free screenshot manager in Russian. Screen Capture is interesting for some online functions: in particular, you can save the screenshot with one click on the Internet. From other features - capture an arbitrary area of \u200b\u200bthe screen, editing images and add comments.

Briefly, work with Screen Capture looks like this. By pressing PRTSCRN or when using the "Make a Screen Snapshot" command, the capture area is determined. Next, the screenshot is loaded into the Internet (default), stored on the desktop or in the specified folder.

The main functions of the application are available through the context menu in the notification area. This option is not very convenient: so, the quality of JPG needs to be selected from the drop-down list, and some options would be optimal as switches.

The replacement of the library in Screen Capture is the "Image History" section, from where it is possible to access the editing of each file in the list. The online editor has a standard set of tools and easy to use. Theoretically, it would be convenient on mobile devices - now, however, Screen Capture is available only for Windows.

Summary

Screen Capture is a good free product that is worth viewing next to Lightshot. Editing is available only as part of online functions, but more conservation settings are presented, there is a history of images.

[+] Preservation settings are present.
[-] uncomfortable interface
[-] Editing Screenshots is possible only online

Greenshot

Greenshot is a free app to create screenshots of regions, windows, web pages. Image processing (including adding backlight, comments), export to various formats, publishing on the Internet.

Already familiar shooting modes are supported: gripping areas, windows, full screen. However, it is noteworthy in Greenshot not this, but the visibility of the process itself: together with the illumination of the selected region, you can familiarize yourself with its size.

The graphic editor is simple and at the same time does not contain anything superfluous. Thanks to the tools available, you can add a comment, shapes, lines, highlighting or blurring a certain portion of the image, turn or cray it. True, editing several screenshots in various windows, uncomfortable to switch between them. In other words, there are lack of tabs for batch work.

Image formats for saving - PNG, GIF, BMP, JPG, TIFF, GREENSHOT. Quality settings are applicable only to JPEG. Additionally, the name template is configured in the program settings, the file storage location is specified here.

Along with the preservation, send a screenshot via an e-mail, in the mail client, to the MSPAINT editor, the export of screenshots to office applications is not supported. It is also possible to load screenshots on the IMGUR hosting. The resulting link leads directly to the image, unlike prntscr.com, where you have to browse advertising from the service page.

Summary

Among the mentioned free participants, Greenshot is the most functional product. Convenient interface, localization, a wide selection of formats for saving and shooting modes.

[+] Functionality
[+] Image Editor
[+] Fast publication online
[-] uncomfortable implementation of multi-color regime

Summary Table

ProgramFaststone Capture.HypersnapSnagit.LightShot.Screen Capture.Greenshot
DeveloperFaststone Soft.HYPERIONICS TECHNOLOGY, LLCTechsmith.SkillBrains.Andryzhenko Artem Thomas Braun, Jens Klingen, Robin Krom
LicenseShareware ($ 19.95 +)Shareware ($ 39.95 +)Shareware ($ 49.95 +)Freeware.Freeware.Freeware.
Localization in Russian − − − + + +
Image conservation formats BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF, PDF BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, CMP, CALS, FAX, EPS, GEM, IMG, RAW, PIC, MAC, MSP, BMP, RAS, TGA, WFX, WFM, WPG, PNG, PSD, etc. Snag, PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIF, PDF, SWF PNG, JPEG, BMPPNG, JPEG, BMPPNG, GIF, BMP, JPG, TIFF, GREENSHOT
Image Editor + + + + + +
Export to third-party applications + − + − − +
Capture modesActive window, window or object, region, free region, full screen, fixed, scrolling region Window, region, full screen, video, virtual desktop, several monitors, region, window with scrolling, buttons, cursor, etc. Region, window, screen area, several regions simultaneously, scanner, camera, etc. Screen areaScreen areaCapture area, windows, full screen
Publication online FTP.FTP, Imageshack.us.Screencast.com, FTP.Prntscr.comScreenCapture.ru.Imgur.com.
Additional functions Video Recording (WMV)Extension for Firefox, text capture Creating interactive images Extension for Chrome Browsers, Firefox, IE and Opera − −

In the second part of the review, 6 programs are considered to capture the image from the screen in the form of a video.

Any information that appears on the screen of your monitor can be recorded. Many use such an opportunity to create some teaching rollers who are acquainted with users, for example, with the Windows operating system, and some are laid out on Yutube's passage of games. The applications of such a functionality are many, as well as tools for implementing it.

So, let's try to designate the best programs for capturing the video from the computer screen, distinguished by the availability of the user-friendly user and the effectiveness of your work. All referenced software has received good assessments from experts and has many positive feedback from users.

Movavi Video Suite.

This utility is not just a program for capturing the screen, but a multifunctional solution that works with any sources and seizes the video sequence into one click. The software easily cuts the flow, processes it, can impose some effects, and also adapt under, for example, "YouTube" or a social network.

For the receipt of photo image, another program is answered - Sharex Movavi Screen Capture, which comes separately. If we compare the prices of this utility and the VIDEO Suite complex, it becomes clear that it is better to take a complete set, because the price difference is practically not felt.

Benefits of software:

  • capture flow from the screen and other digital receivers, including VHS;
  • creating video from scratch;
  • full access to audio channels and input devices;
  • the ability to process photo and video detection with subsequent conversion;
  • there is an interface for nonlinear mounting;
  • adjustment in real time reversal screen and quality picture;
  • availability of competent tools for exporting to the network, mobile gadgets and DVD formats;
  • an intuitive program interface for screen capture and push localization;
  • a huge number of educational photos and video materials.

Screen camera

Another powerful utility to work with the video stream. Against the background of other analogues, this program to capture video from a computer screen demonstrates a number of advantages. The software is perfect for those who need to record online broadcasts, some rollers from games and programs, as well as individual video frames.

The utility comes with a paid license, but it costs her money. The user in two clicks can proceed to capture the flow and real-time to impose different effects. In addition, it can be used as a program to capture text from the screen, because the quality of the picture at the output will arrange anyone, even the most picky user.

Distinctive features

Notes also the fact that the utility has perfectly proven itself as a video editor. In the arsenal of the program there is an impressive arsenal of instruments capable of recycling your video sequence with the help of various effects, screensavers, sound records over clips, titles and other entourage.

With the adaptation of formats, this program also has no problems to capture the screen. At your service conversion in AVI, MKV, MOV and MP4. Add here the same intelligent Russian localization - and we get a great product for working with video, photo and text stream. On the official resource of the developer, you can download a conditionally free program to capture the screen with a trial period. She is not so big in comparison with the other similar utilities, so the software is enjoyed by enviable popularity among domestic users.

Pros utility:

  • capture absolute any stream from the monitor screen;
  • it is characterized by the most convenient and intuitive interface among other analogues;
  • extremely high-quality localization into Russian;
  • the perfect tool for creating training rollers and presentations;
  • export to popular video formats;
  • there is no time limit on the flow record;
  • there is the possibility of trimming advertising blocks during online capture;
  • cONTENT at the output is high quality (HD);
  • availability of own editor;
  • function - "sound on top of the video";
  • about broad arsenal effects for applying on content.

Avs Video Editor

The utility is positioned as a complex for working by video stream, that is, as a editor. Nevertheless, its possibilities for capturing the image deserve separate attention. The implementation of this solution is so simple and understandable that even a child from junior classes will cope with the process.

But despite the seeming simplicity, the utility has a whole list of professional instruments: scaling, highlighting, mounting, change in real-time reversal, drawing, etc.

Distinctive features of the utility

All parameters needed to produce a stream from the screen are finely configured, and after receiving the source material, you can use the available powerful editor. The user can make a video clip, flying or guide from the resulting content, as well as adapt the video sequence for mobile gadgets.

Features of software:

  • versatility of the product (except the capture functions, you get a powerful program for processing video content);
  • the presence of a functional that allows you to mount audio and video capacities taken from different sources;
  • the grip utility itself is perfectly implemented and has a large number of settings;
  • a huge database of effects, transitions, filters, etc.;
  • fPS stabilization due to competent automatic adjustment;
  • adaptation of content under all topical formats;
  • a simple and clear for beginner functionality, as well as the diversity of educational materials.

Summarizing

The review did not get many sensible utilities, including free. If you are going to seriously take a streamer, asterlept or by posting some teaching aids on YouTube, it is better not to shaking and buy a license to one of the above programs. They will become indispensable assistants in your business and will not create problems on an empty place, as it happens with free software. Support for these products is carried out in full, therefore the answers to the issues that have arisen during operation you will get relatively fast. In addition, the developers constantly update their products by adding some new features, plug-ins, filters and other entourage for even greater efficiency.

If you rarely use similar software and the quality at the exit for you is not as critical, then there are always free apps what is called for a pen: Debut Video Capture, Fraps, Free Screen Video Recorder and Others.

Hi novice jutubera. In the last article we understood, and also slightly touched on such a type of rollers as screenstairs. This is nothing more than capturing the video from the screen of your monitor.

With the help of such screenshots, it is easy and clearly to explain everything as you like, to your subscribers using training videos, presentations and other things. In this article, we have collected for you the best programs for writing video from the screen.

Interface: Russian

In order to download it for free, you must enter your email on the site to which you get a license key. The program writes in AVI.

  • Shooting you on the webcam along with the screen capture (picture in the picture).
  • Sound recording.
  • Built-in internal editor.

Interface: English

Simply and convenient to use, it saves in AVI, MP4 and SWF.

  • Insert effects (annotations, time, watermarks).
  • Writes the sound (programs on the computer or from the microphone).
  • Picture picture.
  • ON / OFF cursor and effects for it.

Interface: English

The program writes to formats: AVI, WMV, FLV, MPG, MP4, MOV, etc. Versions for Windows and Mac OS X.

  • Shooting from a computer screen, webcam or other devices.
  • Highlighting the mouse cursor.
  • Writes audio.
  • Removing the screen and webcam.
  • Adding text, signatures and other video.

Interface: Russian

Comfortable minimalist interface. Captures and saves in MP4.

  • Writes the sound.
  • Displays the mouse cursor.
  • Can make screenshots.

Interface: Russian

The program has a pleasant intuitive interface, it is very easy to use. There are no watermarks on the roller recorded in it, saves WMV to the format.

  • Record voice from microphone.
  • Illumination of the mouse cursor and the sound of it click.
  • Built-in audio and video editor helps remove unnecessary fragments and remove background noise.
  • Saving to a computer or immediately put on YouTube to one click.

Interface: Russian

Simple interface, removes screenshots and video capture. Support for various extensions: MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, AVI, TS, etc.

  • Records sounds (system and microphone).
  • Suitable for games.
  • Displays the mouse cursor.
  • Creating screenshots.
  • Simultaneous capture with two monitors.

Interface: Russian

Writes in FLV, MP4, MOV, MKV, TS. OS: Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

  • Writes audio.
  • Removing with webcam.
  • Streaming.
  • You can shoot the passage of games.

Paid

Unregistered watermarks. Writes in AVI and MP4 formats.

  • Recording audio.
  • Suitable for the gameplay.
  • Allows you to make streams (broadcast online).
  • Picture picture.
  • Automatic background removal in the picture from a webcam.
  • Does screenshots.
  • Use or non-use of the cursor.
  • Visualization of mouse clicks.

In addition to recording a video, can make screenshots and recognize text with a photo or from PDF files. Supports 4K resolution.

  • Picture picture.
  • Writes audio.
  • Display mouse clicks.
  • Increase to highlight parts.
  • Screenshoter with a graphic editor.
  • Optical recognition of characters.

Interface: Russian; $ 39.

The demo puts his logo on the removed video and limits them in length 10 minutes. Supports formats: AVI, MP4.

  • Suitable for capturing from games.
  • Creating minimum weight files without loss of quality.
  • The video has no restrictions (write down until the place on the laptop).
  • Removing screenshots.

Interface: English; 30 days trial, then $ 199

It is very popular and has ample opportunities. The introductory version puts its watermarks. There is a version not only for Windows, but also for Mac OS X.

  • Simultaneous shooting with webcam and screen.
  • Video editor.
  • Recording sound from a computer, microphone or overlay any audio file.
  • Support for multiple formats: AVI, SWF, FLV, MOV, WMV, RM, GIF, CAMV.
  • Selecting the mouse cursor, visualization of clicks and tuning with keystrokes.

Interface: English; 30 days trial, then $ 19.95

This light program can not only edit them, but also write the screen in the WMV video format.

  • Recording audio.
  • Illuminated cursor and mouse clicks.

Fraps

Interface: English; $ 37.

The utility is created to shoot from the screen and the frame rate counting frequency (FPS). Make a record of your desktop will not be released, since Fraps is sharpened to capture from games. In the demo, the video lasts a maximum of 30 seconds, and it is placed on it, so it is necessary to acquire the full version. Writes in AVI.

  • Sound recording.
  • Choosing a number of frames.
  • Does screenshots.
  • Sharpened for 3D applications.

Unregistered watermarks. Writes in formats: AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4.
Also there is portable version- When the prog is installed on the USB flash drive and can remove the screen on other PCs.

  • Built-in editor (cutting, gluing).
  • Sound recording.

Interface: Russian;594 rub.

The demo has a time limit - 10 min. and Webm video format. In a paid, this restriction is removed and added more MKV, MP4. Versions for Windows and Mac OS X.

  • Screenshoter.
  • Shooting with webcam along with screen gripping.
  • Installing your own winch.
  • Painting.

In the trial, a watermark will be applied to the captured video, and its maximum length is limited to 2 minutes. Saves into many popular formats: AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, WMV, MP3, MP4, etc. OS: Windows and Mac OS X..

  • Recording audio.
  • Displays the actions of the mouse and keyboard.
  • Does screenshots.

Interface: English; 15 days trial, then $ 49.95

Creates screenshots and captures user actions on video. OS: Windows and Mac OS X.

  • Switch between webcam and screen during shooting.

Interface: English; $ 49.95

Saves in AVI. The free version puts its watermark on the video and each time you click on the "Record" button proposes to purchase a complete one.

  • Creating screenshots.
  • He writes with sound only from the microphone.

Interface: Russian; Demo, Pro version 950 rubles.

Records in UVF and EXE (AVI, SWF, FLV and GIF - in Pro version). Also knows how to make screenshots.

  • Sound overlay (from a microphone or from the file).
  • Displays the mouse cursor and keystrokes.
  • Recording 3D games.
  • Built-in video editor.
  • Screenshoter.
  • Drawing on the screen (Pro).
  • Adding text, callouts, arrows, frames of interactive buttons, etc. (Pro).

Interface: Russian; $ 39.

Watermarks and restriction of 10 minutes are installed in the free version. Writes in AVI, MP4, FLV, MP3, WAV.

  • Writes audio.
  • Removal from the camera.
  • Suitable for games.
  • Displays the mouse cursor.
  • Streaming.
  • Screenshots.

For myself from this list, we have chosen the free OBS program. We are satisfied. About how to figure it out in its settings has already been said. But all people are different and someone can seem not so good or too complicated. So there is nothing better than the enumeration of applications and their samples in action is not yet invented. And you will definitely find your ideal program.

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