Capty
Screen capture app for Mac
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Capty is a macOS app for screenshots, screen recordings and built-in editing.
- for
- Mac developers, designers, and anyone needing polished screen captures.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
Key features
- Screenshot modes — Area, window, full screen and scroll capture with annotation tools.
- Screen recording — Record Mac or connected iPhone/iPad with system audio, mic and camera overlay.
- Built-in editor — Add annotations, shapes, OCR text, QR scan, wallpapers and export in multiple formats.
- Power tools — OCR, QR scanner, capture history, cloud uploads to S3-compatible storage.
- Keyboard-first workflow — Custom global shortcuts and single-key editor shortcuts for fast operation.
- Export options — Export PNG, JPEG, MP4/H.264/HEVC, GIF, MOV with up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS.
Use cases
- Create tutorial videos with on-screen cursor highlights and zoom effects.
- Generate polished screenshots for documentation or bug reports.
- Record iOS app demos by connecting an iPhone or iPad via cable.
- Extract text from screenshots using OCR for quick copy-paste.
- Upload captures to S3-compatible cloud storage for sharing.
Capty vs alternatives
| Capty |  Picasso - App Store Screenshot Tool |  Compress |  Brewer X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-in-one screen capture & editing for macOS | App Store screenshot creation | Video size reduction | Homebrew package management |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Free | One time fee |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 29 | 55 | 10 |
| Launched | Jan 2026 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 |
- Capty vs Picasso - App Store Screenshot Tool: Focuses only on App Store screenshot generation, not full screen recording or editing.
- Capty vs Compress: Provides video compression only, without capture or editing capabilities.
- Capty vs Brewer X: Manages Mac apps and scripts but does not offer screen capture or editing features.
Capty FAQ
What is Capty?+
Capty is a professional screen capture and recording tool for macOS with a built-in editor.
Is there a free version?+
Capty offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required; after that a paid license is required.
Can I record iPhone or iPad screens?+
Yes, connect an iPhone or iPad via cable and record it directly within Capty.
Does Capty work offline?+
Once activated, all capture, editing and export features work offline; only licensing and cloud uploads need internet.
What cloud storage options are supported?+
Capty can upload to S3-compatible services such as AWS, Cloudflare R2 and DigitalOcean Spaces.
Is Capty open source?+
No, Capty is proprietary closed-source software.
Summarized by DevHunt from capty.app · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
