Snagit helps you quickly share information in a way that's easy to understand. Capture your screen and camera, add additional context and move work forward faster.
Publisher’s description
What is Snagit 2021?
Snagit 2021 by TechSmith Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the screen recorders category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 333.5 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 21.4.7, released on September 4, 2024. The version history goes back to October 4, 2022: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .snag and .snagx. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (333.5 MB)
In short: Snagit 2021 is a screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Snagit 2021 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.techsmith.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
473F19F09BFF3906E2DD144409A724F70DA7A0CC389500AC81DF07071D4C01C5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.4.7Latest | September 4, 2024 | 337.8 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 21.4.5.16756 | October 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 21.4.4.12541 | October 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TechSmith.Snagit.2021 -esnagit.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {CFEA60FB-3A90-4913-B896-0D397877FD44} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TechSmith Corporation
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 21.4.7
- Released
- September 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 4, 2022
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Website
- techsmith.com
- winget ID
- TechSmith.Snagit.2021
- MSI product code
- {cfea60fb-3a90-4913-b896-0d397877fd44}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Snagit 2021 free?
Snagit 2021 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Snagit 2021 safe to download?
The download comes from download.techsmith.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Snagit 2021 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Snagit 2021 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Snagit 2021 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Snagit 2021?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 4, 2022.
What are alternatives to Snagit 2021?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and FastStone Capture. The alternatives page compares them.
