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CleanShot X

With CleanShot X, you can create screenshots and screen videos on your Mac and finish them with annotations, cutouts and presentation options.

Developer MTW

Version 5.0.1 · Paid · macOS

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CleanShot X bundles different forms of screen recording for macOS. You can capture an area or window, record longer content with a scrolling recording and provide a screenshot with explanations. For video you can take a screen shot and prepare it for sharing.

Studio Mode allows you to present a screen video more readable, for example with animated zooms and a calmer cursor movement. This is useful for an instruction in which you want to draw attention to a small part of the screen. It remains important to plan the recording in advance: a clear step-by-step plan works better than trying to fix every movement afterwards.

You can store files locally or use the optional CleanShot Cloud to share them. The cloud is not required for the recording functions. CleanShot X has been paid and does not have a free independent trial; a money-back scheme is something other than pre-test free of charge. Check the license and the included update and cloud options before you buy.

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CleanShot XYou are viewing this app With CleanShot X, you can create screenshots and screen videos on your Mac and finish them with annotations, cutouts and presentation options. macOSPaid
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Who is it for?

You often make instructions, product explanations or screenshots for others on a Mac. CleanShot X fits especially when you want to finish recordings before sharing them.

Getting started

Download CleanShot X via the official website and activate your license. Give the necessary macOS permissions and first make a short recording to check image, microphone and storage location.

Privacy

Store locally keeps the recording on your own device. When uploading to CleanShot Cloud, files are stored by that service. Check the content and share settings before sending a link.

Good to know

Only for macOS License Paid Extensive recordings require careful preparation

Please note

You must give macOS permission to record the screen and possibly sound or microphone. Notifications and sensitive windows can be displayed. The app has been paid for and the manufacturer does not offer an independent free trial.

Advantages

  • Screenshots, scrolling recordings and video Annotations and presentation of video screenshots Cloud sharing is optional

Things to consider

  • For macOS only Paid license Extensive recordings require careful preparation

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Official download page

Provider’s website · cleanshot.com

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Version history

5.0.1

This maintenance release includes smaller error corrections and improvements for the 5.0 series.

  • This maintenance release includes smaller error corrections and improvements for the 5.0 series.
  • Studio Mode and the extensive video presentation are part of 5.0; version 5.0.1 does not add any separately announced large feature.
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Our verdict

CleanShot X is especially attractive when screen recordings are part of your work. The combination of recording, annotating and video presentation can save individual program performances and intermediate steps. For occasional screenshots, the built-in macOS function is often sufficient. The extras paid are better justified when you share regular explanations and want to use the same finish. Look not only at recording functions, but also at local storage, cloud limits and license update conditions.

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