Capture your Mac's screen like a pro

Screenshots. Recordings. Annotations. The complete screen capture toolkit for macOS.

OCR text extraction Pin as floating overlay Menu bar quick access Searchable library Pro annotations

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macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · No account required

LudyShot Editor - Full annotation toolkit with numbered steps, shapes, and colors

Pay once, use forever Lifetime updates included No subscription

Built-in OCR

Screenshot it. Copy the text.

Extract text from any screenshot instantly. Grab text from images, videos, PDFs, or even unselectable UI elements. One hotkey copies everything to your clipboard.

On-device processing with Apple Vision - no cloud, no privacy concerns
Code Mode preserves indentation and special characters
Supports 30+ languages including CJK

LudyShot capture selection - Select any region with pixel-perfect precision

LudyShot pin overlay - Floating note with quick actions for edit, share, and pin

Pin to Desktop

Pin it. Reference it. Compare it.

Capture any area and pin it as a floating window that stays on top. Perfect for sticky notes, design references, or comparing layouts side by side without switching apps.

Always-on-top floating windows with adjustable opacity
Ghost Mode - click through pins to interact with content beneath
Stack up to 5 pins for multi-reference workflows

Menu Bar App

Everything from your menu bar.

LudyShot lives in your menu bar, always ready. One click to capture, record, or open your library. Keyboard shortcuts for everything - customize them to your workflow.

All-in-One Capture mode for quick screenshots
Screen recording with 4K quality and up to 120fps
Global hotkeys that work in any app

LudyShot menu bar - Quick access to all capture modes and recording options

LudyShot Library - Browse all captures with search, filters, and smart organization

Capture Library

Find any screenshot. Instantly.

No more hunting through folders. Every capture is automatically saved to your library with metadata, OCR text, and source app info. Search by text content, date, or source.

Full-text search powered by background OCR indexing
Smart filters by source app, website, capture type
Tags, favorites, and collections for organization

Pro Editor

Annotate like a professional.

A complete annotation toolkit for tutorials, bug reports, and design feedback. Numbered steps, mosaic blur, spotlight effects, and beautiful arrows - all with one-key shortcuts.

1 Numbered steps

Mosaic blur

Spotlight

5 arrow styles

Magnifier

Beautify

LudyShot Editor - Professional annotation tools including numbered steps, shapes, and color palette

Keyboard first

Capture without touching your mouse. All shortcuts are customizable.

Keyboard shortcuts for LudyShot
Action	Shortcut
All-in-One Capture	`⌃⌘0`
Capture Region	`⌃⌘1`
Capture Window	`⌃⌘2`
Capture Whole Screen	`⌃⌘3`
Open Editor	`⌘E`
Library	`⌘L`

Simple pricing

One price. All features. Forever.

Lifetime License

$29 $9.90

Pay once, use forever

Unlimited screenshots and recordings
All annotation and beautification tools
OCR text extraction included
Lifetime updates included
30-day money-back guarantee

Secure payment via Stripe

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Questions

Is this a one-time purchase?

Yes. Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Lifetime updates included.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Download and try all features with minor limitations. No signup or credit card required.

What macOS versions are supported?

LudyShot requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. Works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Does OCR work offline?

Yes. OCR uses Apple's Vision framework and runs entirely on-device. No internet required, no data leaves your Mac.

How does it compare to CleanShot X?

LudyShot offers similar pro features including OCR, pin overlays, and pro annotations at a lower one-time price. No subscription required, ever.

Ready to capture better?

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