A minimal screenshot tool for macOS that stays out of your way. Press ⌘⇧S and you're done.
See it in action
Annotation editor
Add arrows, rectangles, text, and highlights directly on your captures. No need to open another app. Edit, then copy or save in one flow.
Features
Press ⌘ ⇧ S from anywhere on your system. No need to switch apps or break your flow.
Drag to select any area on screen. Powered by macOS native screencapture for pixel-precise results.
Annotate captures with arrows, shapes, and text. Polish your screenshots before sharing.
Extract text from any screenshot, or redact sensitive content before sharing. Select, capture, and protect in one flow.
Screenshots are copied to your clipboard automatically. Paste directly into any app.
Every capture is saved to your Desktop with clean, timestamped filenames. No dialogs, no friction.
Under the hood
Built with Tauri and Rust, Snipp runs as a true native macOS app. No Electron bloat, no web runtime overhead. Just a lightweight process that's always ready when you need it.
Tauri + Rust
Native performance with web UI flexibility. App size under 10MB.
Always running
Background operation with minimal CPU and memory usage. Ready instantly.
Privacy first
Everything stays local. No cloud uploads, no analytics, no tracking.
Get started
Download the DMG, drag to Applications, and you're ready. Available for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
# After installing, remove quarantine flag:
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Snipp.app