Set it up your way#
Right-click the tray icon and open Settings. Changes save automatically when valid; there is no global Save button. Invalid edits show an explanation and remain unapplied.
| Setting | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Light, dark, or Windows-default appearance | General > App theme |
| Choose where captures go | General > Captures folder; use the folder picker |
| Turn clipboard copying or file saving on/off | General > Copy captures to clipboard / Save captures to files |
| Run when you sign into Windows | General > Start with Windows; enabled by default in release builds |
| Keep preferences in OneDrive or only on this PC | General > Settings across devices |
| Delay a screenshot, include the pointer, or recognize text | Screenshots |
| Choose audio sources, microphone, quality, and frame rate | Screen recording |
| Set GIF size, frame rate, dithering, and looping | GIF conversion |
| Customize shortcuts or filenames | Keyboard shortcuts / File naming |
The hamburger navigation button and search box both sit inside the Settings title bar, including on narrow windows. Use the hamburger to open/close the sidebar. Press Ctrl+F, search for a setting, and choose a result to jump to it.
Shortcuts and tray controls#
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Print Screen | Select a region or click a window. |
| Ctrl+Print Screen | Capture the monitor under the pointer. |
| Shift+Print Screen | Capture all monitors. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Print Screen | Start or stop a screen recording. |
| Space, in the capture overlay | Select/capture the monitor under the pointer. |
| Escape, in the capture overlay | Cancel without taking a screenshot. |
Change shortcuts under Settings > Keyboard shortcuts. Select a shortcut, press the new combination, then choose Apply or Clear. Hotshot reports invalid, duplicate, or unavailable shortcuts.
Click the tray icon to open or focus Editor and history. Right-click it for capture commands, recording controls, Settings, the captures folder, and Exit. Closing Settings or the editor does not quit the tray app.