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macshot

Ch 616.4of 76Screenshot Annotation Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
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Overview

macshot is ranked #61 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

macshot plans and pricing

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Free Free All features · macOS 12.3+ · GPLv3 macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
macshot is a free, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for macOS.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Capture and annotation
It supports region, window, full-screen, multi-monitor and scroll capture, plus annotation tools and undo/redo.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026
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.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026
Redaction
Its censor tool can pixelate, blur, fill or erase, and can automatically redact certain PII and detect faces and people.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026
OCR and translation
It extracts text with Apple Vision, can copy it or translate it to 30+ languages, and offers Google AI search.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026
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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says the app runs on-device, collects no telemetry or personal information, and stores screenshots, recordings and settings locally.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security disclosure
The security policy recommends GitHub Private Vulnerability Reporting and says the maker aims to respond within 48 hours.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to report bugs or ask policy questions through GitHub issues.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Requirements
macshot requires macOS 12.3 or later and Screen Recording permission to capture or record the screen.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Distribution
The maker offers installation through Homebrew or a downloadable DMG for macOS.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026
License and price
The site describes macshot as free forever and open source under GPLv3.macshot.io · 5 Oct 2026

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