Selection Tool
Select part of an image to cut, copy, move, or delete. Automatically replace deleted areas with the surrounding color or transparency.
Select part of an image to cut, copy, move, or delete. Automatically replace deleted areas with the surrounding color or transparency.
Note: Selection and other tools in the Snagit Editor toolbar are available to edit images. To edit and enhance video captures, share your video to TechSmith Camtasia.
Note: If the tool is not visible in the toolbar, click the More dropdown. To customize your toolbar, see Customize the Snagit Toolbar.
Tip: Invert the selection to select everything else.
To delete or edit everything except the selected area, right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) the canvas and select Invert Selection.
After you select an object or area, complete any of the following:
The macOS print dialog opens where you can select a printer destination, scale, portrait or landscape orientation, and other options.
The Snap to Object toggle allows you to automatically snap the selection to the nearest edges of a shape or icon within the selected area.
Tip: Try the Freehand selection tool for irregular shapes.
The Freehand selection tool allows you to manually draw a selection. This is useful if the shape selection tools do not fit the area to select.
Edit the properties to customize the tool.
Selection Shape
Chose a selection shape: Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, or Freehand.
Selection Shape Tips:
Snap to Object
Enable this option to snap to text or irregularly shaped objects in the selected area. Drag the slider to adjust the object selected.
Background Fill
Choose an option to fill the area when the selection is moved or deleted:
Note: This tutorial is for Snagit version 2025. Previous versions may look or function differently.