Cleanshot X

software

★★★★★4.2(184 reviews)

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Mac screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, cloud sharing, and GIF creation

Overview

CleanShot X is the best screenshot and screen recording tool for macOS, offering annotation, scrolling capture, and cloud sharing that makes the built-in Screenshot app feel basic by comparison.

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Pros

+Best Mac screenshots
+Quick sharing
+Scrolling capture

Cons

-Mac only
-Paid only

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mac

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