# Macshot

Macshot is a free, open-source macOS screenshot and screen recording app that captures stills and video, then adds annotation, redaction, OCR, scroll capture, and upload tools for users who want premium screenshot.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6894/macshot

## Description

Macshot is a free, open-source macOS screenshot and screen recording app that captures stills and video, then adds annotation, redaction, OCR, scroll capture, and upload tools for users who want premium screenshot features without a price tag.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Mac.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac.

## Health score

76/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 7 days ago)
- Popular: 71 (3,754 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 25 (1 install platform, install notes)
- Security check: 85 (no serious findings, CI)

## Links

- Official website: https://macshot.io
- GitHub: https://github.com/sw33tLie/macshot
- desktop: https://github.com/sw33tLie/macshot/releases/latest

## Common questions

### Can I upload screenshots to my own self-hosted storage from Macshot?

Macshot can upload to any S3-compatible service, including MinIO, Cloudflare R2, and AWS S3, in addition to Google Drive and imgbb. The link is copied to the clipboard after upload.

### What should I do if capture stops working after upgrading from 4.3.x to a 4.4.0 beta?

Remove macshot from the System Settings permission list with the minus button, then add it back from Applications with the plus button. Re-enable Accessibility or Input Monitoring if prompted; settings, history, and recordings are preserved.

### Where does Macshot store local screenshot history, and what should I avoid deleting?

Macshot stores local screenshot history in ~/Library/Application Support. Do not delete that folder just to free space, because it can make you lose your saved screenshot history.

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