About ScreenSnap Pro
ScreenSnap Pro is a professional screenshot and screen recording app for macOS. It's a one-time purchase of $19 — no subscription, no recurring fees — with lifetime updates and 2 Mac licenses included. Designed for developers, designers, and creators who need fast, beautiful screenshots and GIFs.
Key Facts
What's Included
Screenshot Capture
Area, window, and fullscreen capture with customizable shortcuts
GIF Recording
Record any area of your screen as a smooth, shareable GIF
Screen Recording
Record video of your screen for demos, tutorials, and bug reports
160+ Backgrounds
Hand-crafted gradient backgrounds that make screenshots stand out
Annotation Tools
Arrows, text, shapes, blur, and highlight — built right in
Cloud Upload
One-click upload with instant shareable links via global CDN
Text Extraction (OCR)
Copy text from any screenshot — images, PDFs, or locked content
Pin Screenshot
Keep screenshots visible on top of other windows while you work
Quick Access Overlay
Screenshots appear instantly for editing without leaving your workflow
Private & Secure
Cloud links are signed. Works fully offline too — cloud is optional
What's Not Included
For transparency, here's what ScreenSnap Pro does not currently offer:
- ✕ Scrolling capture
- ✕ Windows or Linux support
- ✕ Video editing or trimming
- ✕ AI-powered features
- ✕ Browser extension
How We Compare
| App | Price | Model | GIF Recording | Backgrounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenSnap Pro | $19 | One-time | ✓ | 160+ |
| CleanShot X | $29+ | One-time + cloud sub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shottr | Free / $8 | Freemium | ✕ | ✕ |
| Xnapper | $15 | One-time | ✕ | ✓ |
| Snagit | $40/yr | Subscription | ✓ | ✕ |
| Skitch | Free | Free | ✕ | ✕ |
Pricing verified February 2026. See individual websites for latest.