The announcement comes on the heels of the newly released SnagIt 8.1, which also extends SnagIt's visual communication benefits to PowerPoint presentations by making it easier than ever to embed interactive screenshots, graphics, and Flash movies inside slides.

"Anyone who uses Skype and SnagIt on a regular basis will immediately recognize how well these tools compliment each other," said Peter Kalmstrom, Product Manager for Skype Toolbars. "They're fun, easy to use, and will considerably boost anyone's productivity and overall quality of communication. As a SnagIt user, I'm really excited about this new capture profile."

"Combining SnagIt with Skype is a simple-yet-powerful way to extend the productivity benefits of each product," said Tony Dunckel, Product Manager at TechSmith. "Just like we need emoticons for making our emotions clear over chat sessions, a SnagIt screenshot provides greater clarity to any topic of conversation by giving a specific visual reference, or by showing the other person exactly what you're 'typing' about."

Skype works across multiple file platforms so SnagIt users can send screenshots to people using Linux, Macintosh or Windows systems. Users can download the free SnagIt-to-Skype capture profiles by visiting: http://www.techsmith.com/snagit/accessories.asp.

SnagIt enables computer users to capture, edit and share screenshots of exactly what they see on their screens so they can communicate ideas faster, explain concepts clearly, and archive electronic information with point-and-click convenience. SnagIt screenshots can be included in emails and IM chat sessions, PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Office documents, marketing and sales materials, technical documentation, class handouts, Web sites, blogs, and much more.