CleanShot X

CleanShot X is a macOS screen capture app with over 50 built-in features. It replaces the native Mac screenshot tool with a faster, more complete workflow. It solves the problem of needing multiple apps just to capture, edit, and share a screenshot.

Features

• Scrolling Capture: Records full-length web pages or documents in one shot. It stitches content together automatically, saving output as PNG or JPG.
• Screen Recording with GIF Export: Records any screen region with mic, webcam, and macOS system audio. Users can export clips as MP4 or GIF files for quick sharing.
• Built-in Annotation Tools: Offers text, arrows, shapes, blur, and highlight tools inside the app. No external image editor like Photoshop is needed.
• CleanShot Cloud Upload: Instantly uploads captures and returns a shareable URL. Cloud Pro plans support password-protected links, self-destruct timers, and custom domains.
• OCR Text Extraction: Copies text directly from any screenshot or image file. Supports multiple languages, though some require the latest macOS version.

Use Cases

• For Developers: Capture bug states, freeze hover menus, and send annotated screenshots to teammates via Slack without leaving the workflow.
• For Content Creators: Record clean product demos or tutorials as GIFs or MP4s with desktop icons hidden for a polished, distraction-free frame.
• For Support Teams: Share password-protected or expiring cloud links with clients instead of sending large video file attachments over email.
• For Educators: Extract text from scanned documents using OCR and annotate lesson screenshots before posting them to course platforms.

CleanShot X is a capable, Mac-only screen capture tool that consolidates capture, editing, and sharing into one app. Teams that rely on visual communication will find it practical, though Windows users have no access at all.