No. 15 of 76 ·Screenshot Annotation Software

Shotmesh

Web · Mac · Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 7.2

Shotmesh is ranked #15 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on Freedom251. It runs on Browser extension, macOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Shotmesh plans and pricing

Browser editor Free Editing and exports free · no signup · PNG, GIF and MP4 shotmesh.com · 5 Oct 2026

Shotmesh License $9 once one-time Up to 3 Macs · removes the export mark shotmesh.com · 5 Oct 2026

What it does: Shotmesh is a screenshot beautifier for makers who share work on X, LinkedIn, Product Hunt and GitHub.
Editing: It provides backgrounds, frames, device mockups, hand-drawn annotations and PNG, GIF or MP4 export.
Backgrounds: The library includes 65 editable gradient presets, plus animated mesh, image, GIF and video backgrounds.
Privacy scan: A local OCR scan can find emails, API keys, card numbers, amounts, phone numbers and @handles for redaction.
Local processing: Rendering, OCR and video encoding run on the user's machine, and screenshots are not uploaded.
Saved designs: Designs that users choose to save remain in their browser.
Chrome extension: The extension captures a selected area of a tab and sends it to the Shotmesh editor in the same browser.
Mac app: The Mac app supports a global shortcut, window or menu bar capture, offline use, a native Save dialog and multiple windows.
GIF export limit: GIF export automatically fits under X's 15 MB upload limit.
Account requirement: An account is not needed to edit or export in the browser editor.
Support: The maker invites feature requests on X and says they read them.
Notable limit: The Mac app's free exports carry a small “Made with Shotmesh” mark until a license is added.
Price from: Free

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