macshot

Spec sheet

Product

macshot is a free, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for macOS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com

Integrations

Uploads are available to Google Drive, imgbb and S3-compatible services; Google Drive uploads use the drive.file scope, according to the privacy policy.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The maker says the app runs on-device, collects no telemetry or personal information, and stores screenshots, recordings and settings locally.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The maker directs users to report bugs or ask policy questions through GitHub issues.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Capture and annotation

It supports region, window, full-screen, multi-monitor and scroll capture, plus annotation tools and undo/redo.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

Distribution

The maker offers installation through Homebrew or a downloadable DMG for macOS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

License and price

The site describes macshot as free forever and open source under GPLv3.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

OCR and translation

It extracts text with Apple Vision, can copy it or translate it to 30+ languages, and offers Google AI search.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

Redaction

Its censor tool can pixelate, blur, fill or erase, and can automatically redact certain PII and detect faces and people.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

Requirements

macshot requires macOS 12.3 or later and Screen Recording permission to capture or record the screen.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Screen recording

It records MP4 video at up to 120 fps or GIF, with system audio, microphone recording, mouse highlights and a built-in trim editor.Read 5 Oct 2026 · macshot.io

Security disclosure

The security policy recommends GitHub Private Vulnerability Reporting and says the maker aims to respond within 48 hours.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every macshot plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Screenshot Annotation Software#71 of 767.1