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Kazam als Linux-Alternative zu Snagit

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Kazam is a lightweight, discontinued alternative that covers the basics of screen capture and recording. It suits users who need simple screenshots and short video clips without complex editing. However, it lacks Snagit’s robust annotation suite, color picker, and advanced export options. If you rely heavily on visual editing or professional documentation workflows, Kazam will feel limiting. For quick, low-effort captures on Debian-based systems, it works, but expect to handle post-processing in a separate image editor.

Funktionsabdeckung60%
Lizenz
GPL-2.0
Preis
Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version
1.5.7
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Was gleich funktioniert

  • Captures full screen, specific windows, or selected regions
  • Records screen video with optional audio input
  • Provides quick access via system tray or shortcuts
  • Exports to common formats like PNG and MP4

Was anders ist

  • Lacks built-in annotation tools like arrows, text, and shapes
  • No integrated image editing or cropping interface
  • Discontinued status means no further updates or bug fixes
  • Limited to WebM or MP4 depending on backend, less format variety

Ihre Snagit-Dateien öffnen

Kazam does not open Snagit’s proprietary .snag files. It exports standard formats like PNG, JPEG, and MP4, which are universally compatible. If you have existing Snagit projects, you must export them as images or videos first, then import those files into your Linux workflow. There is no direct conversion path for Snagit-specific metadata or layered annotations.

Von Snagit zu Kazam wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Install Kazam via your distribution’s package manager
  2. Configure keyboard shortcuts for quick capture and recording
  3. Test screen and window capture modes to verify functionality
  4. Set up audio input preferences for video recording
  5. Export existing Snagit assets as PNG or MP4 for use in Linux
  6. Plan to use a separate image editor for annotation and cropping

Wichtige Funktionen von Kazam

  • Bildschirmaufnahme mit Audio- und Mikrofonunterstützung
  • Zeitverzögerung (Countdown) vor Aufnahmebeginn
  • Screenshot-Erfassung für Vollbild, Fenster oder Auswahlbereich
  • Einfache Benutzeroberfläche mit minimalem Konfigurationsaufwand
  • Aufnahme im WebM- oder MP4-Format (je nach Backend)
  • Unterstützt die Aufnahme eines ausgewählten Bildschirmbereichs
  • Grundlegende Systemtray-Integration während der Aufnahme
  • Leichtgewichtig und einfach auf Debian-basierten Systemen zu installieren

Kazam unter Linux installieren

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install kazam
Debiansudo apt install kazam

Häufige Fragen

Can Kazam annotate screenshots directly?

No, Kazam does not include annotation tools. You must use a separate image editor like GIMP or Krita to add arrows, text, or shapes after capture.

Is Kazam still maintained?

No, Kazam is discontinued. It is still available in Debian and Ubuntu repositories, but it will not receive new features or security updates.

Does Kazam support custom export formats?

Kazam primarily supports WebM and MP4 for video, and PNG or JPEG for screenshots. It does not offer a wide range of export options like Snagit.

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