Grabbit

Spec sheet

Purpose

Grabbit is an open-source macOS screenshot capture and annotation tool.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Intended users

The maker describes Grabbit as a focused tool for people who want to capture and annotate screenshots without Snagit-style subscriptions or extra features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Integrations

The maker describes clipboard copy and local image export, and says the app has no cloud sync.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Support

The maker directs users to open a GitHub issue to suggest features and offers an optional Buy Me a Coffee link.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Annotations

The editor includes arrows, text, shapes, blur and pixelation, highlights, borders, drop shadows, crop, and numbered step callouts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Browser extension

NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Build

The maker says the app uses Swift and AppKit, has no external dependencies, and can be built with `bash build.sh`.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Capture

Global hotkeys capture a selected screen region, with a quick-capture shortcut that sends it directly to the clipboard.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Customization

Capture and quick-capture keyboard shortcuts can be configured independently in Settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Distribution

Grabbit is distributed as a pre-built binary ZIP and is not notarized or available through the Mac App Store.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Export

Screenshots can be copied to the clipboard or saved as PNG, JPEG, or TIFF.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Export formats

PNG, JPEG, TIFFRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Measurement tools

NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Minimum OS

Grabbit requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and requests Screen Recording permission for capture.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

OCR

Grabbit extracts selectable text from a screenshot region using macOS Vision on-device, without cloud processing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Offline and privacy

The maker says Grabbit makes zero network requests during use, has no accounts or telemetry, and keeps screenshots on the computer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Redaction tools

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Source and license

The maker describes Grabbit as open source, publishes its source on GitHub, and lists an MIT License.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Team collaboration

NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · getgrabbit.app

Plans and prices

Every Grabbit plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Screenshot Annotation Software#40 of 767.9