macshot
Gradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Homebrew cask or signed macOS DMG dragged to Applications
- Operational Setup
- macOS must grant Screen Recording permission on first capture
- Where Your Data Lives
- Screenshots and recordings are normal files in the chosen folder, capture history lives under ~/Library/Application Support/com.sw33tlie.macshot/history/, and preferences use macOS UserDefaults; optional uploads go directly to the user's Drive, imgbb or S3 service
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is macOS-only and has fewer reusable templates, batch operations and AI/redaction conveniences than the more mature paid screenshot tools.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $5/mo ($60/yr) in subscriptions
macshot FAQ
Common questions
Is macshot free and open source?+
macshot is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. Gradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.
What paid software does macshot replace?+
macshot serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Shots.so, saving up to $5/month ($60/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up macshot?+
Installation: Homebrew cask or signed macOS DMG dragged to Applications. Setup notes: macOS must grant Screen Recording permission on first capture
What is the catch or trade-off with macshot?+
It is macOS-only and has fewer reusable templates, batch operations and AI/redaction conveniences than the more mature paid screenshot tools.