Kazam como alternativa Linux a Snagit
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Nuestra opinión
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.
- Licencia
- GPL-2.0
- Precio
- Gratis
- Última versión
- 1.5.7
- Valoración
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Lo que funciona igual
- 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
Lo que cambia
- 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
Abrir tus archivos de Snagit
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.
Pasar de Snagit a Kazam, paso a paso
- Install Kazam via your distribution’s package manager
- Configure keyboard shortcuts for quick capture and recording
- Test screen and window capture modes to verify functionality
- Set up audio input preferences for video recording
- Export existing Snagit assets as PNG or MP4 for use in Linux
- Plan to use a separate image editor for annotation and cropping
Funciones clave de Kazam
- Grabación de pantalla con soporte para audio y micrófono
- Cuenta regresiva antes de iniciar la grabación
- Captura de pantalla para toda la pantalla, ventana o selección
- Interfaz simple que no requiere configuración compleja
- Graba en WebM o MP4 (según el backend)
- Permite grabar una región seleccionada de la pantalla
- Integración básica con la bandeja del sistema durante la grabación
- Ligero y fácil de instalar en sistemas basados en Debian
Cómo instalar Kazam en Linux
sudo apt install kazamsudo apt install kazamPreguntas frecuentes
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.