# CleanShot X for Mac

> The screenshot tool that does everything.

Capture areas, windows or scrolling pages, annotate, blur, record video or GIF, hide desktop icons and share to the cloud. Over fifty features, all fast.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: MTW
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://cleanshot.com/
- Homebrew cask: cleanshot
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask cleanshot
```

## Questions

### How much does CleanShot X cost?

CleanShot X is paid software, bought up front from cleanshot.com.

### Where can I download CleanShot X for Mac?

Download CleanShot X from the developer's website (cleanshot.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install CleanShot X from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask cleanshot`.

### What are good alternatives to CleanShot X?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are Shottr (free + pro), QuickRecorder (open source), Magpie (free + pro) and IINA (open source).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [Shottr](https://macworthy.com/apps/shottr/): A tiny, very fast screenshot tool. (Free + Pro)
- [QuickRecorder](https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/): A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder. (Open source)
- [Magpie](https://macworthy.com/apps/magpie/): Screenshots and recordings with arrows and steps. (Free + Pro)
- [IINA](https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/): The modern media player for macOS. (Open source)
- [Infuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/infuse/): A beautiful home for your video library. (Free + Pro)
- [Gifski](https://macworthy.com/apps/gifski/): High-quality GIFs from any video. (Open source)
- [Downie](https://macworthy.com/apps/downie/): Download video from almost anywhere. (One-time purchase)
- [Permute 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/permute-3/): Convert video, audio and images by drag and drop. (One-time purchase)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)
- [Creative studio](https://macworthy.com/collections/creative-studio/)

Tags: screenshot, screen recording