WinkShotRegion & window capture
Native macOS region selector, or click a window to capture it with its shadow on a clean background.
- Region & window captureNative macOS region selector, or click a window to capture it with its shadow on a clean background.
- Annotation editorArrows, rectangles, text, and blur — every screenshot opens in its own editor window with full undo.
- Beautiful backgroundsTransparent padding, solid colors, gradients, your desktop wallpaper, or your own image library — with adjustable blur.
- OCR to clipboardDrag a region and the recognized text lands on your clipboard. No editor, no friction.
- Local time conversionDetect a date, time, and timezone in a screenshot, then see the event in your Mac's current timezone.
- Color pickingCapture a pixel as a hex value from anywhere on screen, or hover the editor and press Tab to copy.
- Drag exportGrab a floating thumbnail and drop it straight into Slack, Mail, Figma — anything that accepts images.
- Cloud share linksUpload a finished screenshot, copy a short-lived link, and send it anywhere without saving a file first.
Built to make every screenshot effortless.
Capture, annotate, and share polished screenshots in seconds with a fast, native Mac app that is completely free.
Free download · macOS 13 Ventura or later · Apple silicon
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Annotation editor
Arrows, rectangles, text, and blur — every screenshot opens in its own editor window with full undo.
Beautiful backgrounds
Transparent padding, solid colors, gradients, your desktop wallpaper, or your own image library — with adjustable blur.
OCR to clipboard
Drag a region and the recognized text lands on your clipboard. No editor, no friction.
Local time conversion
Detect a date, time, and timezone in a screenshot, then see the event in your Mac's current timezone.
Color picking
Capture a pixel as a hex value from anywhere on screen, or hover the editor and press Tab to copy.
Drag export
Grab a floating thumbnail and drop it straight into Slack, Mail, Figma — anything that accepts images.
Cloud share links
Upload a finished screenshot, copy a short-lived link, and send it anywhere without saving a file first.
Pinned screenshots
Pin any capture as a floating window that stays on top — perfect for referencing while you work.
Scrolling capture
Capture content taller than your screen — long pages and conversations stitched into one image.
Global hotkeys
Trigger any capture from anywhere with customizable keyboard shortcuts — no need to reach for the menu bar.
Best for Mac screenshot workflows
A free screenshot app for Mac users who care how captures look.
WinkShot helps you move from capture to shareable image quickly: take a screenshot, mark it up, extract text, pin it for reference, or export it with a polished background.
Capture faster than the built-in Mac screenshot tool
Launch region, window, OCR, color, full-screen, and scrolling captures from global hotkeys or the menu bar.
Make screenshots share-ready without opening a design app
Add arrows, text, blur, rounded padding, gradients, wallpaper mattes, and clean backgrounds in one focused editor.
Replace a paid screenshot workflow while WinkShot is free
If you are comparing CleanShot X, Shottr, or Xnapper alternatives, WinkShot gives Mac users the essentials with a native feel.
Made with WinkShot.
Window captures with backgrounds — straight out of the editor.
Mac screenshot app FAQ.
Is WinkShot free?
Yes. WinkShot is free to download and use while it is in its early release period.
What macOS version does WinkShot support?
WinkShot supports macOS 13 Ventura or later and runs as a lightweight native menu bar app.
Does WinkShot include OCR text capture?
Yes. You can select a region of the screen and WinkShot copies recognized text directly to your clipboard.
Can WinkShot take scrolling screenshots?
Yes. WinkShot can capture content taller than your screen, including long pages and conversations, and stitch it into one image.
How is WinkShot different from the built-in Mac screenshot tool?
WinkShot adds a focused editor, annotations, OCR, color picking, pinned screenshots, drag export, cloud share links, scrolling capture, and share-ready backgrounds.
Is WinkShot an alternative to CleanShot X, Shottr, or Xnapper?
WinkShot is a free native Mac screenshot app for people who want fast capture, polished screenshots, annotations, OCR, and background styling without a paid setup.