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
- Download and unzipOpen the downloaded .zip to get InSnap.app.
- Move it to ApplicationsDrag InSnap.app into your Applications folder.
- 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.
- Grant Screen Recording permissionInSnap needs it to see your screen. Allow it in System Settings › Privacy & Security, then reopen InSnap.
- 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.
| Permission | Used for | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Recording | Capturing screenshots and recordings. | Yes |
| Accessibility | Detecting buttons and UI elements under the cursor, and the page address of the browser tab you capture. | Optional |
| Input Monitoring | Recording click and keystroke effects in screen recordings and step guides. | Optional |
| Microphone | Narration in screen recordings. Asked when you turn it on. | Optional |
| Camera | Camera 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.