InSnap for macOS & Windows
Snap it. Mark it. Send it.
Capture, mark up and share screenshots, screen recordings and step-by-step guides — all in one fast app. Free to use.
macOS 14.4+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) · Windows 10+ (64-bit)
Capture anything. Mark it up in seconds.
Hover to snap a window, panel or button. Everything you reach for after the hotkey is one click away.
Record your screen. It zooms for you.
Mic, system audio, camera and click effects — then trim, restyle and export as MP4 or GIF.
Do the task once. Get the guide.
Press the hotkey and work through it. Every click becomes a step, with titles written for you.
Share a link, not a file.
Upload any capture, copy a short link, set an expiry or a password. Everything stays searchable on your computer.
Free to use. Pay once for Pro.
The core app is free with no time limit. InSnap Pro is an optional one-time license for the advanced tools; InSnap Cloud is an optional subscription for sharing links.
Free
Everything you need for everyday screenshots and recordings.
No trial timer. Enter your code to activate.
Download- Screenshots with auto-detected windows and elements
- Annotation: shapes, arrows, pen, marker, text, numbers, mosaic
- Pin to screen, scrolling capture, on-device OCR
- Searchable local history
InSnap Pro
A one-time license that unlocks the advanced tools.
No subscription · up to 3 devices · all future updates
Buy Pro — $15- Everything in Free
- Smart Erase
- Image backgrounds and stitching
- GIF recording and export
InSnap Cloud
Optional hosted sharing: upload a capture and send a link.
or $29 / year — save 19%
Subscribe — $2.99/mo- 50 GB of cloud storage
- Share links with expiry date and optional password — change them any time
- Works with screenshots, recordings and GIFs
- Adult (NSFW) content is not allowed — see the Terms
From the blog
How to Add Text to a Screenshot (and Make It Readable)
Add labels, titles and callouts to a screenshot with readable contrast, the right size and clean placement — plus how to edit them later on Mac and Windows.
Auto Zoom for Screen Recordings: What It Does and When to Use It
How InSnap's auto zoom follows your clicks in a screen recording, how the strength settings change the result, and when a static recording is better.
How to Make a Before-and-After Comparison Image
One image beats two attachments: capture both states at the same size, stitch them side by side, label them, and send a comparison the reader can scan.
Questions, answered.
What is InSnap?
InSnap is a screenshot, screen recording and how-to guide app for macOS and Windows. Capture a region, annotate it, pin it to your desktop, record your screen with system audio, microphone and camera, or record a task as a step-by-step guide — then copy, save or share the result as a link.
Can InSnap copy text from an image?
Yes. Text recognition (OCR) runs on your computer with an on-device model, so nothing is uploaded. Capture a region or open a pinned image, then select and copy the recognized text. It is included in the free version.
Which languages can text recognition read?
It reads Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English and other Latin-alphabet languages such as German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian — accents included — plus numbers. Japanese, Korean and Russian text is not recognized reliably yet.
Can InSnap record my screen?
Yes. Record any region with system audio, microphone and camera; basic screen recording is free. Pro adds GIF recording, auto zoom that follows your clicks, camera picture-in-picture and original-quality export. Recordings open in a built-in editor for trimming, backgrounds and cursor effects, and export as MP4 or GIF.
Is InSnap really free?
Yes. The core app is free with no time limit: screenshots, annotation, pinning, scrolling capture, OCR, history and basic screen recording.
A set of advanced tools — Smart Erase, backgrounds and stitching, GIF recording, auto zoom, camera picture-in-picture, original-quality export and how-to guides — requires InSnap Pro, a one-time paid license. Each Pro feature is clearly labelled in the app and on the pricing page.
What exactly do I get when I buy Pro?
A software license key (activation code), delivered by email. Enter it under Settings › Account & license and the Pro features unlock on up to 3 of your devices. It’s a one-time purchase that includes all future updates — no subscription. You don’t need an account to buy or to activate. Sign in with your purchase email on the license page whenever you want to see or remove the devices using your code.
Do I need an account?
Not for the free app — screenshots, annotations, pins, OCR and basic recording all work without one. Buying and activating Pro don’t need an account either. InSnap Cloud does need a free InSnap account: you sign in once, with Google or a one-time code sent to your email (no password). Signing in with your purchase email also lets you manage your license and its devices on this website.
Does InSnap send my screenshots anywhere?
No. Captures, recordings and text recognition stay on your computer. A file is uploaded only when you press the Share button and have an active InSnap Cloud subscription. See the Privacy Policy.
Which systems are supported?
macOS 14.4 or later (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows 10 or later (64-bit). One license and one account work on both.
What is your refund policy?
See the Refund Policy. The free version is fully usable, so you can try InSnap before buying anything.
Your next screenshot is one hotkey away.
macOS 14.4+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) · Windows 10+ (64-bit)