ksnip
ksnip is an open-source tool for taking screenshots and annotating them. It captures a region, a window or the whole screen, and lets you mark up the image right away with arrows, text, boxes and blur.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 1.10.1
- Release date
- March 15, 2023
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id ksnip.ksnip -eSHA256 (file verification)
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- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
- This is not a virus scan. Check on VirusTotal
- Version
- 1.10.1
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installer type
- dmg
How do I use this?
This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.
brew install --cask ksnipSHA256 (file verification)
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You can try these instead:
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ksnip 1.10.1: what's new?
Highlights
- Capture a region, a window or the full screen
- Annotation tools: arrows, text, numbers, highlighter and boxes
- Blur or pixelate sensitive information
- Delayed captures and keyboard shortcuts
- Copy to clipboard or save in several formats
Who is it for?
For developers filing bug reports, people writing tutorials and documentation, and anyone who wants to mark up a screenshot before sharing it.
Good to know before installing
- It does not record video; it only captures still images.
- Its upload and sharing options are not as broad as ShareX's.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page.
- Run the installer and follow the steps.
- Or install it with the winget command shown on the page.
macOS
- Download the .dmg file with the official button.
- Drag ksnip into the Applications folder.
- Grant the screen recording permission macOS asks for on the first capture.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is ksnip free?
Yes. It is open source and free.
Can I edit the screenshot afterwards?
Yes. You can mark it up immediately with arrows, text, boxes, numbering and blur tools.
Does it record screen video?
No. ksnip only takes screenshots; for video you need a program such as OBS Studio.