ScreenCap

What ScreenCap is

ScreenCap is an open-source macOS app for capturing screenshots and recording the screen. It can capture the full display, a chosen area, a window, or scrolling content. For recordings, choose the full screen or an area; save the result as MP4 using H.264 or export it as a GIF. Screenshots can be exported in PNG, JPEG, or TIFF. Its editor has drawing, text, highlighting, blur or pixelation, numbered steps, and cropping. OCR uses Apple Vision, and the color picker copies hex or RGB values. A floating thumbnail can be dragged into other apps, and screenshots can be pinned to the desktop. The project states that ScreenCap makes zero network calls and keeps screenshots on the Mac. It also says the app needs no account and has no analytics or tracking. ScreenCap is licensed under MIT for personal and commercial use. It requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. The project page describes building from source with Swift or opening Package.swift in Xcode, and lists Xcode 15 or later for building.

Who it suits

ScreenCap suits Mac users who want screenshot capture, screen recording, and annotation tools in one app. Its MIT license permits personal and commercial use, while its stated local workflow may suit people who want screenshots to stay on their Mac.

Getting started

1. Open the ScreenCap project page on GitHub.
2. Use a Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
3. Build from source with Swift or open Package.swift in Xcode; the project lists Xcode 15 or later for building.

Verdict

Choose ScreenCap if you use macOS 14 or later and want capture, recording, and annotation tools in an open-source app. Its project states that screenshots stay on the Mac and the app makes zero network calls. It is not suited to users who need a platform other than macOS.