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Select a window
Pick precisely
Press the shortcut to start. QuickSnap can automatically select a window or desktop area. Selection size and coordinates stay visible in real time, precise without getting in the way.
Screenshot tool built for macOS
Capture fast,
deliver faster.
Capture a window, selection, or full screen with one shortcut, mark it up on the canvas, then copy or save.
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01Window / Selection / Full ScreenAuto-detect windows, capture only what you need
02Six lightweight markup toolsMake the point visible
03Copy / SaveDeliver the result immediately
Why QuickSnap
Turn screenshots from a clumsy task
into a quick, smooth workflow.
No need to remember several shortcuts. Press one shortcut to start, and QuickSnap can detect windows or desktop areas automatically. It keeps the steps you actually use every day on one clear path.
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Edit fast
Your screenshot stays on the current canvas, ready for in-place edits. Rectangles, ellipses, arrows, freehand, text, and mosaic give you enough ways to mark things up without overthinking.
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Design Review.pngSaved to "Screenshots"
✓ Copied to clipboard
Deliver reliably
After markup, copy or save directly. Output format, folder, and behavior preferences can be configured once in Settings.
Four steps
From capture to send,
in seconds.
01⌃⌘A
Launch
Start anytime from the menu bar or preset shortcut.
02
Select
Auto-detect a window, or drag the area you need.
03
Mark up
Circle the point, add context, hide sensitive details.
04
Deliver
Copy to a chat, or save as a file.
Simple by default, controllable when needed
Configure when needed,
quiet the rest of the time.
Permissions, shortcuts, save location, output format, and language all live in a clear Settings window. First launch guides you through setup; after that, it only appears when you need it.
Read the FAQShortcut⌃⌘A
Launch at Login
Save FormatPNG ⌄
Screen Recording
Local-first · restrained permissions
Your screenshots
stay on your Mac.
Screenshots, markup, and output are completed on your device. QuickSnap asks only for the Screen Recording permission needed to capture, does not require Accessibility permission, and does not monitor your keyboard.
Screen Recording onlyNo Accessibility permissionNo keyboard monitoring
FAQ
Before you start,
clear up the common questions.
Here are the most common QuickSnap questions. Answers reflect the capabilities supported in the current version.
Which screenshot modes does QuickSnap support?＋
QuickSnap supports window, desktop area, and full-screen screenshots. It can auto-detect windows as you move the pointer, or you can drag to select a custom area.
What is the default shortcut? Can I change it?＋
The default shortcut is ⌃⌘A. You can record a new shortcut in Settings and restore the default anytime.
Which permissions does QuickSnap need?＋
QuickSnap only needs macOS Screen Recording permission for screenshots. It does not require Accessibility permission and does not monitor your keyboard.
Which markup tools are available after capture?＋
You can add rectangles, ellipses, arrows, freehand strokes, text, and mosaic on the current canvas, then adjust their position and size before finishing.
How do I copy or save after editing?＋
After editing, you can copy directly to the clipboard, save as a file, or copy and save at the same time. Output formats include PNG and JPEG.
Where are screenshots saved?＋
You can choose a save folder in Settings. QuickSnap remembers it after the first selection; if access expires, Settings provides a recovery entry.