{"id":781,"date":"2007-07-23T12:49:54","date_gmt":"2007-07-23T04:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-style-printscreen-and-video-recording-with-jing\/"},"modified":"2024-05-14T22:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:39:41","slug":"free-style-printscreen-and-video-recording-with-jing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-style-printscreen-and-video-recording-with-jing\/","title":{"rendered":"Free-Style Screenshots and Video Recording with Jing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note:<\/strong> This post was first published on the Jul 23, 2007.<\/p>\n

I recently discovered a fascinating screenshot tool<\/a> that was so useful, I decided to feature it today instead of waiting for the usual weekday post. Often, I need to explain processes, provide guides, and share ideas with friends and readers. It\u2019s straightforward when you\u2019re side by side \u2013 just lean over and point at the screen saying, \u201clike this\u201d \u2013 but it\u2019s more challenging over the internet, where it usually involves taking lots of screenshots and typing explanations.<\/p>\n

The JingProject<\/a> by TechSmith<\/strong> simplifies this process tremendously. Essentially, it\u2019s a free tool that allows for intuitive screenshot capturing and also supports video guides. Here\u2019s a breakdown of how Jing works:<\/p>\n

Image Screenshots with Jing<\/h2>\n
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  1. Launch the app<\/strong> \u2013 After installing, Jing displays three small buttons; click the first one to start capturing your screen.<\/li>\n
    \"Starting<\/figure>\n
  2. Define the area<\/strong> \u2013 Drag to select the area you want to capture.<\/li>\n
    \"Selecting<\/figure>\n
  3. Choose the output<\/strong> \u2013 Decide if you want to save the capture as an image.<\/li>\n
    \"Choosing<\/figure>\n
  4. Add explanations<\/strong> \u2013 Easily add text explanations to make your screenshot more informative.<\/li>\n
    \"Adding<\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you are satisfied, you have two options to share the image:<\/p>\n