Install and set up SnagFrame

Install SnagFrame on Windows 10 or 11, launch it for the first time, and confirm that capture and export are ready.

Updated September 2026 · 4 minute read

Install from Microsoft Store

Open SnagFrame in the Microsoft Store and confirm the publisher is A-Town JAM.
Choose Download or View in Store, then follow the installation prompts.
Open SnagFrame from the Start menu after installation finishes.

The Free plan does not require a Pro purchase. If you already have a Pro license, follow the license activation guide.

Use the standalone installer

If you prefer a direct download, use the official standalone installer. Open the downloaded file and follow the Windows prompts. If SnagFrame is already running, save your work and close the app before continuing.

Confirm the basics

Take a small test capture, add one annotation, then copy or save the result. This confirms the capture, editor, clipboard, and file permissions you will use most often.

Updating an existing installationRestart Windows if the installer cannot close an older SnagFrame process. Your deliberately exported files remain in the folders where you saved them.

Keep your captures private

SnagFrame processes captures, annotations, OCR text, and capture history locally. Only share or attach a screenshot when its contents are safe for the intended recipient.