SnipClip
Mac Screenshot Shortcuts
macOS has everything you need to capture a screenshot built in. Here’s every native shortcut, plus what SnipClip adds on top.
Native macOS shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Full Screenshot | ⌘+Shift+3 |
| Area Screenshot | ⌘+Shift+4 |
| Screen Recording | ⌘+Shift+5 |
These get you the screenshot. They don’t get you markup — for that you need a separate step (Preview, Markup in the built-in editor, or a dedicated tool).
Where SnipClip fits in
SnipClip isn’t a replacement for ⌘⇧4 — it’s what happens after. Its own hotkey, ⌘⇧S, drag-selects an area and opens a markup toolbar immediately: pen, arrow, rectangle, circle, text, and a full colour picker with opacity. Copy or share the result instantly, with nothing uploaded — SnipClip is fully offline.
- Global hotkey
⌘⇧S(customisable) - Recent Captures: your last 6 screenshots, reachable from the menu bar
- Save as PNG or JPEG
- Free with a 24-hour full-feature trial, then a one-time unlock — no subscription
- Requires macOS 13+
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