Catch exactly what matters.
A region, a window, one monitor, or all of them. Clipboard first. Saved quietly. No preview pop-up.
Screenshot workflowsNative Windows capture v0.1.22
Make yourpoint.
The screenshot is just the start. Capture, annotate, record, and explain — without breaking your flow.
See the real native appFree & open source. No account for core features.
Windows 10/11 · x64 + ARM64
A shot worth sharing.PNG · ExampleHomepage review.pngExample content
Good ideas.
Clearly captured.
Copied. Saved. Nothing to dismiss.
Homepage review.pngExample content
Good ideas.
Clearly captured.
Make the point here
Open the workspace when you want to make a point.
Homepage review.pngExample content
Good ideas.
Clearly captured.
project:website tag:review
homepage-review.pngWebsite · review · today
settings-update.pngWebsite · review · yesterday
One filename. One capture. Right there in the editor.
Homepage review.pngExample content
Good ideas.
Clearly captured.
Homepage review.pngExample content
Good ideas.
Big impact.
After
Same idea. Two very different looks.
Interactive illustration — not a live capture or a product screenshot.
Not a mockup.
Your next workflow.
Actual WinUI windows, captured with Hotshot's native pipeline. The library contains generated demo content only — no personal screenshots, clipboard, microphone, or account data.
Native Windows capture of fixture-owned windows. What was tested, and what was not.
One good shot.
A lot less back-and-forth.
Built for the moment you need to show, not tell. A native WinUI workspace when you want it. Out of your way when you do not.
Explore the handbookLess explaining. More showing.
Arrows, text, numbered steps, opaque redaction, and a polished PNG/JPEG export. Keep an editable original.
Editing & redactionSome things need to move.
Record MP4 with optional audio. Pause, trim, extract a frame, or turn it into a GIF.
Recording & GIFsSpot the difference. Prove it.
Full-resolution comparisons, swipe views, tolerance, ignored regions, and project baselines.
Library & comparisonPrint Screen.
Paste.
Done.
There is no window to dismiss after every capture. Just a screenshot where you need it.
- 1
Pick your shot.
Press Print Screen. Drag a region or click a window. Escape cancels; Space picks the monitor.
- 2
Put it to work.
Paste with Ctrl V. By default, the PNG is also saved under Hotshot in your Pictures folder.
- 3
Go further when you want to.
Click the tray icon. Choose a filename. Annotate, redact, export, pin, or compare.
Powerful.
Not presumptuous.
Use local OCR without uploading an image. Bring in Copilot descriptions or a coding agent only when you choose to.
Know what leaves your machineYour images. Your choice.
Capture, editing, comparison, and Windows OCR work locally. Cloud AI and agent/history access start off.
Same setup. Different PC.
OneDrive roams preferences, not your library. Device paths, AI choices, and agent permissions stay local.
Settings syncGive your agent eyes.
Keep the controls.
Local MCP tools for permitted screenshots, OCR, and comparisons. No shell execution. No mouse or keyboard automation.
Copilot CLIClaude CodeVS CodeCursorCodex
Connect a coding agent
Test first. Grant access second.
The generated-image test checks the native connection without reading your screen or capture history.
Add timed grants, target restrictions, and native Allow once / Deny approval. Returned images may reach the requesting client's model provider.
All MCP toolsTake your
best shot.
Windows 10 build 19041+ or Windows 11.
Per-user install. No admin rights. No separate .NET setup.
Intel & AMD
X64Most Windows desktops and laptops. Core is the smaller recommended download. All local capture/editor/recording and MCP tools are included; Copilot is an optional component.
Download x64 installer Or get the x64 Core portable ZIPWant the Copilot runtime bundled? Full installer · Full portable. Existing Full installs stay on Full updates.
ARM64
ARM64Windows devices with an ARM processor. Core is the smaller recommended download. All local capture/editor/recording and MCP tools are included; Copilot is an optional component.
Download arm64 installer Or get the arm64 Core portable ZIPWant the Copilot runtime bundled? Full installer · Full portable. Existing Full installs stay on Full updates.
Not sure? Windows Settings > System > About > System type. Packages are currently unsigned and may trigger SmartScreen. Get them only from official releases.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Will a window pop up after every screenshot?
No. Captures are silent. They are copied and saved according to your settings. Open the workspace from the tray only when you want it.
Do I need Copilot or another account?
Not for capture, recording, editing, comparison, or local OCR. Optional Copilot descriptions require a signed-in account and use model quota.
Can I skip the installer?
Yes. Extract the complete managed-portable ZIP into a permanent writable folder. Keep the files together. Installers and managed-portable releases support automatic updates.
Does OneDrive upload my screenshots?
New installs save captures inside work/school OneDrive, or personal OneDrive if available. OneDrive can upload those files. Existing folder choices stay unchanged; history and private originals remain local.
What if Print Screen opens Snipping Tool?
Disable Windows' screen-snipping shortcut for Print Screen, or choose another shortcut in Hotshot. Get troubleshooting help.
Does Hotshot upload captures or scroll automatically?
No. Hotshot keeps capture workflows local and uses guided scrolling. Public capture sharing, upload services, and fully automated scrolling are not included. Current limits.