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WinkShot

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Purpose
WinkShot is a native Mac app for capturing, annotating, and sharing screenshots.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Maker
The site credits Edwin Encomienda as the maker; his site describes him as an engineer from the Philippines.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Account and subscription
The site says WinkShot costs $0 and requires no account or subscription.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Annotations
The editor supports arrows, shapes, text, blur, and undo.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Backgrounds
Captures can be styled with padding, gradients, or a user's wallpaper.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Browser extension
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Capture
It supports region, window, full-screen, scrolling, text, and color captures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Export
Captures can be copied to the clipboard or saved as PNG in a chosen folder.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Free period
The FAQ says WinkShot is free to download and use during its early release period.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Measurement tools
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · trywinkshot.com
OCR
Text recognition copies selected on-screen text to the clipboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Pinned captures
Captures can float above other windows for quick reference.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Redaction tools
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Requirements
WinkShot requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and the site describes it as Apple silicon compatible.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Sharing
Users can upload a capture to create a short-lived share link or drag it into Slack, Mail, or Figma.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Shortcuts
WinkShot lives in the menu bar, supports keyboard shortcuts, and lets users set their own in Preferences.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Team collaboration
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · trywinkshot.com
Time zones
WinkShot can identify a time in a screenshot and show it in the user's time zone.Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free during early release period · no account · no subscription Read 11 Oct 2026 · trywinkshot.com

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