Overview
What is SaveSnap?
SaveSnap : SaveSnap uses multithreading that will allow immediate response during file compression
In depth
A closer look at SaveSnap
Extension to classic PrintScreen way of shooting screen. Can snap directly to clipboard or to files. SaveSnap support three file formats: BMP (Windows BitMap, best quality, large files), JPEG (compressed, customizable quiality) and GIF (lowest quality, downsampled to 256 colors, suitable for simple graphics).SaveSnap uses multithreading that will allow immediate response during file compression. When many pictures are being saved or in case of high disk usage, threads are queued so no information is lost.You are able to select directory for saved images. Numbering of files is remembered when application is restasted.There are also special marks available to insert specific information into filename. You can use DATE (current date in YYYY-MM-DD format), TIME (current time in HH;MM;SS format) and N (where "N" is file number).Use PrintScreen key to snap whole screen, Win+PrintScreen to snap active window or dialog only. Use Alt+PrintScreen to start function of automatic snaps. This will snap your screen automatic in chosen interval.Captured image can be resized in 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 and 1:5 ratios.Last snap is always shown in preview frame of main window, which can be enlarged to fullsize (double-click) or saved separately. Creation of previews can be turned off to increase program performace.Advanced feature of scheduled saving is also available. You can specify date and time when the SaveSnap should snap the screen for you.SaveSnap is designed for continuous running on background. Wheather SaveSnap is runing is shown with camera icon in system tray of main panel.
Verdict
Should you download SaveSnap?
SaveSnap runs on
Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 719 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Graphics Editing and Painting.
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At a glance
SaveSnap specifications
- Last updated
- Nov 14, 2025
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
- File size
- 719 KB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 705
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