Download InSnap for Mac

Free to download and free to use. Upgrade to Pro later only if you need the advanced tools.

Download for macOS

Requires macOS 14.4 or later · Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)

The public macOS download is being prepared. If you’d like early access, write to support@insnap.app and we’ll send you the current build.

Install in a minute

  1. Download and unzipOpen the downloaded .zip to get InSnap.app.
  2. Move it to ApplicationsDrag InSnap.app into your Applications folder.
  3. Open it the first time with right-clickControl-click InSnap.app and choose Open, then confirm. macOS only asks this once for apps from outside the App Store.
  4. Grant Screen Recording permissionInSnap needs it to see your screen. Allow it in System Settings › Privacy & Security, then reopen InSnap.
  5. Press ⌃⌥ADrag a region, annotate, and copy, save or pin. The InSnap icon lives in your menu bar.

Permissions, explained

InSnap asks only for what each feature needs, and only when you use it. Everything is processed on your Mac.

PermissionUsed forRequired?
Screen RecordingCapturing screenshots and recordings.Yes
AccessibilityDetecting buttons and UI elements under the cursor, and the page address of the browser tab you capture.Optional
Input MonitoringRecording click and keystroke effects in screen recordings and step guides.Optional
MicrophoneNarration in screen recordings. Asked when you turn it on.Optional
CameraCamera bubble in screen recordings. Asked when you turn it on.Optional

Good to know

Automatic updates

InSnap checks for updates in the background and installs them with your confirmation. You can turn this off in Settings › About.

Windows

A Windows version is in development and isn’t available for download yet.

Upgrading to Pro

Buy a license on the pricing page, then enter the code you receive under Settings › Account & License.