Jing

Jing is a simple, free screen capture and recording tool developed by TechSmith, the creators of Camtasia and Snagit. It offers basic functionality for capturing screenshots and recording short videos (up to 5 minutes) with audio. Jing's strength lies in its simplicity and quick sharing capabilities. It allows users to easily annotate screenshots and share recordings via Screencast.com or other platforms. While Jing lacks advanced editing features and has video length limitations, it's an excellent tool for quick visual communication and basic tutorial creation. It's worth noting that TechSmith has announced plans to discontinue Jing, encouraging users to transition to their other products for continued support and updates.