# Melt for Mac

> Recent screenshots in the menu bar, old ones in the Trash.

Melt lists your latest screenshots and screen recordings in a menu bar tray, ready to copy or drag into any app. Pin the ones worth keeping and it moves the rest to the Trash after the period you choose.

## Facts

- Price: $4.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: CREAM Software
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://www.creamsoft.com/melt/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/auto-screenshot-cleanup-melt/id6816598058
- Requires: macOS 15.0 or later
- App Store version: 1.0.1
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/melt/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6816598058
```

## Questions

### How much does Melt cost?

Melt costs $4.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download Melt for Mac?

Download Melt from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (creamsoft.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Melt from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6816598058`.

### Which macOS version does Melt need?

The Mac App Store version of Melt requires macOS 15.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Melt?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are Magpie (free + pro), CleanShot X (one-time purchase), IINA (open source) and Shottr (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [Magpie](https://macworthy.com/apps/magpie/): Screenshots and recordings with arrows and steps. (Free + Pro)
- [CleanShot X](https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/): The screenshot tool that does everything. (One-time purchase)
- [IINA](https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/): The modern media player for macOS. (Open source)
- [Shottr](https://macworthy.com/apps/shottr/): A tiny, very fast screenshot tool. (Free + Pro)
- [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)
- [QuickRecorder](https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/): A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder. (Open source)
- [Downie](https://macworthy.com/apps/downie/): Download video from almost anywhere. (One-time purchase)

Tags: screenshots, menu bar, cleanup