WinkShot

Mac

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Two barsScore 6.5

WinkShot is ranked #43 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

WinkShot plans and pricing

Free Free Free during early release period · no account · no subscription trywinkshot.com · 11 Oct 2026

Purpose: WinkShot is a native Mac app for capturing, annotating, and sharing screenshots.
Capture: It supports region, window, full-screen, scrolling, text, and color captures.
OCR: Text recognition copies selected on-screen text to the clipboard.
Annotations: The editor supports arrows, shapes, text, blur, and undo.
Backgrounds: Captures can be styled with padding, gradients, or a user's wallpaper.
Time zones: WinkShot can identify a time in a screenshot and show it in the user's time zone.
Pinned captures: Captures can float above other windows for quick reference.
Sharing: Users can upload a capture to create a short-lived share link or drag it into Slack, Mail, or Figma.
Export: Captures can be copied to the clipboard or saved as PNG in a chosen folder.
Shortcuts: WinkShot lives in the menu bar, supports keyboard shortcuts, and lets users set their own in Preferences.
Requirements: WinkShot requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and the site describes it as Apple silicon compatible.
Free period: The FAQ says WinkShot is free to download and use during its early release period.
Account and subscription: The site says WinkShot costs $0 and requires no account or subscription.
Maker: The site credits Edwin Encomienda as the maker; his site describes him as an engineer from the Philippines.
Price from: Free

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