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Snipaste

With Snipaste, you create a screenshot, add markings and set the result as a separate image above other windows.

Developer Snipaste

Version 2.11.3 · Freemium · Windows · macOS · Linux

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Snipaste combines screenshots with fixing images on your desktop. You select an area, make the recording and then leave the image above other windows. This is useful if you want to take over data or keep a reference image in view while working in another program.

You can include the recording of text, arrows and other markings. The color selector helps when you want to take over a color from the screen. Fixed images can be moved and adjusted in size, so that they do not cover the work underneath. The program is more than just a button to send a screenshot to the clipboard.

Snipaste has a free basic edition for personal use and paid Pro functions. Business use of the current series requires an appropriate license. Some additional features, such as certain OCR links, belong to Pro and can use external services. For Windows official portable packages are available; select the appropriate processor variant and unpack the archive completely.

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SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
SnipasteYou are viewing this app With Snipaste, you create a screenshot, add markings and set the result as a separate image above other windows. Windows, macOS, LinuxFreemium
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GreenshotView this alternative You want to take screenshots and annotate. Windows, macOSGPL-3.0-only

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Who is it for?

You regularly create screenshots or keep an image as a reference during your work. Snipaste is especially useful when you want to compare something next to another window without changing each time.

Getting started

Download the package for your system via the official website. Unpack the Windows release and start Snipaste. Check the keyboard shortcuts for recording and locking before using them in your daily work.

Privacy

You can save regular recordings locally. If you use an external OCR service, image content can be sent to that service. Check screenshots for names, addresses, keys and other data before sharing them.

Good to know

Some features require Pro Business usage requires an appropriate license External OCR can send image data to a service

Please note

Check the license for business use and Pro functions. A locked screenshot remains visible when you share your screen. Close sensitive images before starting a meeting or presentation.

Advantages

  • Secure Screenshots above other windows Take over annotation and colors Official portable packages for Windows

Things to consider

  • Some features require Pro Business usage requires an appropriate license External OCR can send image data to a service

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Official download page

Provider’s website · www.snipaste.com

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Version history

2.11.3

The Pro release gets additional adjustable shortcuts and OCR couplings.

  • The Pro release gets additional adjustable shortcuts and OCR couplings.
  • Tencent and OCR.space can be used as OCR service in the corresponding Pro functions.
  • In addition, the release contains minor corrections and improvements.
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Our verdict

Snipaste especially adds something with the possibility to keep a recording on your desktop. For comparing data or taking over an example, this is more convenient than always looking up an image window. Just make a screenshot once in a while, then the built-in cutting program can be enough. Use your images daily as a reference while working, then the pin function is a clear reason to try Snipaste. Check in advance if your use is covered by the free license.

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