CleanShot X
CleanShot X is a powerful, all-in-one screenshot and screen recording tool designed exclusively for macOS. With over 50 features and a native macOS interface, it replaces multiple separate utilities to streamline visual communication and productivity.
Key Features
- Versatile capture modes: Full screen, window, selected area, scrolling/long screenshots, and self-timer options.
- Advanced annotation tools: Add text, arrows, shapes, blur, and effects like drop shadows or custom backgrounds—all within a native editing interface.
- Screen recording & GIF creation: Record as MP4 video or GIF, include system audio, microphone, webcam (picture-in-picture), show keystrokes and mouse clicks, and auto-enable “Do Not Disturb” during capture.
- OCR (Text Recognition): Extract non-selectable text from images and save it to the clipboard locally (privacy-first).
- CleanShot Cloud integration: Upload captures directly to their cloud service, generate shareable links, with options for password protection, expiration, custom domains, and team management.
- Quick Access Overlay & Floating Screenshots: A pop-up overlay lets you save, copy, annotate, or drag captures immediately. You can also pin screenshots on top of all windows—ideal for reference.
- Capture history & customization: Easily manage recent captures, configure behavior, file formats, quality, keyboard shortcuts, and even replace desktop icons or wallpaper for polished captures.
Why Use CleanShot X?
CleanShot X unifies screenshotting, annotation, recording, OCR, and sharing into a sleek, native Mac experience. Whether you're creating tutorials, bug reports, documentation, or visual content, it's engineered to enhance your workflow, improve clarity, and enable effortless sharing.
