CleanShot X

CleanShot X is a screenshot and screen recording tool designed specifically for macOS. According to the vendor, its purpose is to enhance productivity and streamline the process of capturing and sharing visual content. CleanShot X is suitable for professionals in various industries, including designers, developers, project managers, educators, customer support, and quality assurance professionals, and is applicable to businesses of all sizes.

Key Features

Annotate: CleanShot X provides a built-in editor with a range of tools for adding annotations to screenshots. Users can highlight or hide specific parts of their screenshots and include necessary annotations. According to the vendor, the interface offers a native macOS look and feel.

Combine multiple images into one: CleanShot X enables users to merge multiple screenshots within the app. Users can easily drag and drop additional screenshots into the annotate window and arrange them as desired. This feature facilitates the creation of collages or the combination of related screenshots.

CleanShot file format: Users can save their annotated screenshots as editable CleanShot project files. This feature allows users to make changes to annotations even after saving the screenshot, eliminating the need for perfection on the first attempt.

Background tool: CleanShot X includes a Background tool for creating social media posts. Users can add a background to their screenshots and adjust padding, alignment, and aspect ratio. The Auto Balance option ensures that the screenshot looks aligned by adjusting the space around the content.

Quick Access Overlay: After capturing a screenshot or recording a video, users will see a small pop-up in the corner of the screen. The Quick Access Overlay allows users to view, annotate, or share the captured content. Users can save, copy, or drag and drop files to other apps directly from the overlay. According to the vendor, it offers configurable auto-close behavior and supports multi-display.

Screenshots: CleanShot X offers various options for capturing the screen on a Mac. Users can capture a specific area, fullscreen, window, or even a scrolling window. A self-timer option is available for capturing the desired moment. CleanShot X integrates with PixelSnap for precise window screenshots.

Advanced capture modes: CleanShot X provides advanced capture modes for more precise screenshots. Users can display a crosshair and magnifier to capture screenshots more accurately. The freeze screen feature allows capturing moving objects by freezing the screen.

Screen recording: CleanShot X allows users to record their screen, whether for a quick recording or a comprehensive video tutorial. Users can choose between recording a video or a GIF. Options include capturing a specific window, part of the screen, or fullscreen. Users can also capture the sound coming from their Mac.

Video editor: CleanShot X includes a built-in video editor for preparing screen recordings for sharing. Users can trim the recording, adjust quality, convert stereo audio to mono, adjust volume, and more. It offers playback of recorded videos and the ability to change resolution.