Best screenshot taking program

[-0MEGA-] · 12-18-2005, 07:54 PM

For some reason FRAPS doesnt work for me, i take a screenshot and when i go to look at it, its all static (like on a tv with no reception). So im looking for a new program that can take screen shots. It would be best if the program doesnt take up alot of resources, isnt a limited trial, and doesnt watermark any images. It may be hard to find one, but if it's capable of using the buttons on the mouse to take it that would be even better.

Injulen · 12-18-2005, 11:20 PM

Well, this is what I use. It can save as JPEG or BMP (I use BMP then convert to JPEG if I need to). It works fast, and I use it alot. One thing that doesn't match what you want, it doesn't use mouse buttons

. But, it can use other keys. It says on the site, and in the program, that in fullscreen mode you must use PrntScrn or it doesn't work. Well, for some games that is true, but most of the time you can use whatever key you need. If your planning on using this for FPS games, and you use the WASD area to move, then Caps Lock might be a good key to use.

UOSU (Ultima Online Screenshot Utility): http://www.hh.iij4u.or.jp/~kmatuoka/uosu/indexe.html

Jerkstore · 12-19-2005, 12:39 AM

I use the Print screen button on my keyboard.....

[-0MEGA-] · 12-19-2005, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerkstore

I use the Print screen button on my keyboard.....

thats good for only taking 1 ss, but not multiple ones.

I actually downloaded the trial of steam and it works fine now, but thanks for the suggestions.

Jon Boy · 12-19-2005, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Injulen

Well, this is what I use. It can save as JPEG or BMP (I use BMP then convert to JPEG if I need to). It works fast, and I use it alot. One thing that doesn't match what you want, it doesn't use mouse buttons

. But, it can use other keys. It says on the site, and in the program, that in fullscreen mode you must use PrntScrn or it doesn't work. Well, for some games that is true, but most of the time you can use whatever key you need. If your planning on using this for FPS games, and you use the WASD area to move, then Caps Lock might be a good key to use.

UOSU (Ultima Online Screenshot Utility): http://www.hh.iij4u.or.jp/~kmatuoka/uosu/indexe.html

I would suggest that programme aswell. I use both fraps and UOSU and both work perfect. It will compress your pictures nicely to about 120kb per file (near high res on jpg) and u can adjust the quality from 1% to 100% depending on how big you want your JPG or you can have it so it takes large BMP files. Has always worked for me and never had a fault.

Heres a direct link to the download
http://dl1.tibianetwork.net/files/uosu160.zip

EDIT: That link seems dead just follow his lol haha and also just ead your last post (didnt read last line) your problem is sorted

. Ahh well.

pcmagic · 12-19-2005, 10:05 PM

Gadwin Systems...... Print screen

never had a problem yet

[-0MEGA-] · 12-20-2005, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Boy

I would suggest that programme aswell. I use both fraps and UOSU and both work perfect. It will compress your pictures nicely to about 120kb per file (near high res on jpg) and u can adjust the quality from 1% to 100% depending on how big you want your JPG or you can have it so it takes large BMP files. Has always worked for me and never had a fault.

Heres a direct link to the download
http://dl1.tibianetwork.net/files/uosu160.zip

EDIT: That link seems dead just follow his lol haha and also just ead your last post (didnt read last line) your problem is sorted

. Ahh well.

It looks like a good program, but i dont like having to press the PRT SCR button, i'll just stick with FRAPS. But thanks guys

Jon Boy · 12-20-2005, 06:47 PM

OK sorry to draw this on, but why don't you like pressing print screen??? I use fraps aswell

, but well it doesn't work taking pictures of webpages and the desktop so its very usefull then. Anyhow glad to ehar ya problem is sorted.

[-0MEGA-] · 12-20-2005, 07:48 PM

PRT SCR is what i use for taking screenshots of programs or my desktop, but i use FRAPS or the built-in ones for games since you can take multiple screen shots, and i can program it so i press my mouse button to take a ss.

Jon Boy · 12-21-2005, 12:37 AM

Ahh so you have one of these gaming mouses with many buttons im guesing. Well cool, thought you could do that with the programme I sent you but must me mistaken

. Happy gaming.

12-18-2005, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 709	OK sorry to draw this on, but why don't you like pressing print screen??? I use fraps aswell , but well it doesn't work taking pictures of webpages and the desktop so its very usefull then. Anyhow glad to ehar ya problem is sorted. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,389	PRT SCR is what i use for taking screenshots of programs or my desktop, but i use FRAPS or the built-in ones for games since you can take multiple screen shots, and i can program it so i press my mouse button to take a ss. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

12-21-2005, 12:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 709	Ahh so you have one of these gaming mouses with many buttons im guesing. Well cool, thought you could do that with the programme I sent you but must me mistaken . Happy gaming. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

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12-18-2005, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Injulen New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	Well, this is what I use. It can save as JPEG or BMP (I use BMP then convert to JPEG if I need to). It works fast, and I use it alot. One thing that doesn't match what you want, it doesn't use mouse buttons . But, it can use other keys. It says on the site, and in the program, that in fullscreen mode you must use PrntScrn or it doesn't work. Well, for some games that is true, but most of the time you can use whatever key you need. If your planning on using this for FPS games, and you use the WASD area to move, then Caps Lock might be a good key to use. UOSU (Ultima Online Screenshot Utility): http://www.hh.iij4u.or.jp/~kmatuoka/uosu/indexe.html

12-19-2005, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jerkstore Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 354	I use the Print screen button on my keyboard.....

12-19-2005, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
pcmagic Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Age: 21 Posts: 476	Gadwin Systems...... Print screen never had a problem yet