Easy Image & Video Sharing - Capture and Share Instantly
Streamlining Screenshot Sharing: An Efficient Solution
How often do you find yourself needing to share a visual with someone? The typical process – creating the screenshot, uploading it to an image host, and then waiting for the link – can be surprisingly time-consuming. Imagine a method that consolidates all these steps into a mere five clicks, completed in seconds.
This challenge is addressed by a user-friendly, free service called Jing. It’s designed for simplicity and efficiency, offering a quick way to capture and share visuals. Furthermore, Jing provides access to a limited, complimentary account on Screencast.com, enabling online storage and access to your images and videos. Alternatively, you can utilize FTP for your own server or upload directly to platforms like Flickr.
Utilizing Jing for Captures
Initiate a capture directly from the desktop widget, the system tray icon, or through a designated shortcut key. Simply define the area you wish to capture by drawing a selection box, then choose between capturing an Image or a Video.
Upon selecting Image capture, you can immediately click the "Send to Screencast" button to obtain a direct URL.
The screenshot's URL is then automatically copied to your clipboard:
http://screencast.com/t/L7pwzjWa
With just five clicks, a shareable link is readily available for pasting into any conversation or email.
The "Embed" option generates embed code instead of a simple URL:
Alternatively, you can directly copy the image to your clipboard or save it as a file:
You have the flexibility to switch between Screencast.com, Flickr, FTP, or saving directly to a file.
The image capture functionality includes editing tools such as arrows, text annotations, and markers:
Review all your captured screenshots and videos using the convenient History tool:
Video capture is equally straightforward, though the limitations of the free Screencast.com account may restrict the length of videos you can upload, especially considering bandwidth constraints.
Customizing Your Jing Experience
One of the first adjustments many users make is disabling the desktop widget.
Access the preferences (labeled as "More") and uncheck the "Show Launcher" option to remove it.
You can also configure Jing to directly upload images to Flickr:
Alternatively, configure FTP settings. After entering your server details, customize the Share link by using "[filename]" to automatically insert the generated filename.
For blog integration, customize the image embed code like this:
<img src="[filename]" />
This allows you to choose between the URL or the Embed code during screenshot uploads, streamlining your workflow.
Managing Your Shared Content Online
If you opt to use the Screencast.com account, you can log in with the same credentials used during Jing setup to access all your uploaded items from any location.
The Jing FAQ states that the free account provides 200MB of storage and 1GB of transfer bandwidth, with options for upgrades. Remember, you can also utilize your own server (FTP) or Flickr as alternative storage solutions.
Download Jing from jingproject.com