macOS UtilityEditor's Choicev1.6.2
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Macap

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Menubar screenshot & pixel-perfect annotation tool for Mac.

Capture windows, rectangular areas, and scrolling viewports in a blink. Annotate with arrows, numbered steps, blur masks, and drag directly into any app.

Platforms:
macOS
✓ Free Download✓ Zero Adware✓ Privacy First
0.05sStartupInstant shortcut
RetinaPrecisionPixel magnifier
6.8MBFootprintPure native Swift
Overview

Why we built Macap

Designed exclusively for macOS creators, developers, and writers. Macap avoids cumbersome bloated workflows, giving you instantaneous capture, beautiful drop shadows, crisp arrows, magnifying glass zooms, and direct clipboard handoff.

Capabilities

Engineered with focus and precision

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Smart Window Snapping

Hover over any app, dialog, or menu to automatically snap to its exact pixel boundaries.

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Rich Annotation Toolkit

Crisp arrows, text callouts, rounded rectangles, step counters, and blur/pixelate redactions.

03✦

Drag & Drop Anywhere

Drag the floating thumbnail directly into Slack, Figma, Notion, Xcode, or Mail.

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Zero Background CPU

Native AppKit build that uses 0% CPU in the menubar while standing by.

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On-Device & Strict Privacy

Macap operates on a strict zero-telemetry policy. Your personal files, photos, and usage history remain safely on your personal device.

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Native Swift Performance

Built using modern native Swift and Web standards. Blazing startup speeds, minimal battery drain, and seamless integration into the Apple design language.

Specifications

System Specifications

Supported OSmacOS 13.0 or later
Format SupportPNG, JPG, Clipboard, WebP
PermissionsScreen Recording (Apple Sandboxed)
CompatibilitymacOS 13.0 Ventura or later
Version1.6.2
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macap running in the background constantly?

Macap rests quietly in your status menubar and draws virtually no CPU until called upon by hotkey.