macshot

6.5easy start · #53 of 76
in Screenshot Annotation Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac.

macshot is ranked #53 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on The Geeks Club. 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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The record

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

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Sources

github.com/sw33tLie/macshot· checked 5 Oct 2026
macshot.io· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/sw33tLie/macshot/blob/main/PRIVACY.md· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/sw33tLie/macshot/blob/main/SECURITY.md· checked 5 Oct 2026