A Better ScreenCap Than Windows PrintScreen

For the most part, I always go to Download.com when I need to grab some new software.  I search, then refine my search to show only free programs.  They are great because no software on Download.com will have embedded advertising trojans or spyware ("Safe, Trusted and Spyware-free").

Now, one thing I do frequently that is frustrating is making PNG (picture) files from screencaps.  My process to date has been to:

1. Hit PrintScreen
2. Go to Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> Paint
3. Shift-insert into Paint, then cut out the relevant portion, then File >> New, Yes, then another Shift-insert, then Save As as a PNG file.

That's a lot of steps.  So I went to Download.com and discovered Screen Print & Capture 32 3.5.  The editors at Download.com (which is owned by CNET) like it and so do the users.  I'm now one of them.  It's a real time saver.  It's nice that I can define the screen area and have the file auto-saved as PNG.

Importantly, I haven't been able to tell a difference in quality between my old method and this new generically-named gem.  See below.  Differences seem to be based solely on the area I selected.

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