# Snapzy

Snapzy is a free, open-source native macOS application for capturing pixel-perfect screenshots and screen recordings.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6904/snapzy

## Description

Snapzy is a free, open-source native macOS application for capturing pixel-perfect screenshots and screen recordings. It provides in-place annotation, on-device OCR text extraction, and easy sharing, all accessible from the menu bar. Requires macOS 13 or later.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Mac.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac.

## Health score

70/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 1 day ago)
- Popular: 70 (3,335 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 10 (1 install platform)
- Security check: 71 (no serious findings, 4 minor, CI, tests)

## Links

- Official website: https://snapzy.app
- GitHub: https://github.com/duongductrong/Snapzy
- Documentation: https://snapzy.app/docs
- desktop: https://snapzy.app/download

## Common questions

### What happens during the first launch of Snapzy?

First launch includes language selection, guided permission setup, and shortcut setup.

### Can Snapzy use a custom OCR endpoint for text extraction?

Yes, Snapzy can extract text with Apple Vision or a custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

### How does Snapzy store captured screenshots and recordings?

Snapzy keeps a local capture history with filters, search, and configurable retention policies.

### Where can I get troubleshooting help for Snapzy?

Open an issue on GitHub or join Discord.

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