ksnip
ksnip 1.10.1 is a cross-platform screenshot and annotation tool for Windows, macOS and Linux, with region and delayed capture, arrows, text, blur, mosaic and keyboard shortcuts.
What ksnip is for
ksnip captures a region, window, full screen or multi-monitor view and adds arrows, text, shapes, numbering, mosaic and blur. It suits tutorials, issue reports and quick records when capture and annotation can be completed locally before sharing.
Version and desktop boundaries
Version 1.10.1 provides Windows, macOS and Linux packages. DEB, AppImage, Snap and Flatpak builds depend on different desktop and capture backends, while Wayland may require a portal or compositor authorization.
Annotation, redaction and upload
An annotation layer is not automatically secure redaction. Review edges, hidden layers and the original file before publishing. If a script uploads screenshots, test the destination, credential storage, retry behavior and local backup with harmless images first.
Maintenance note
Review date: 2026-08-23. The page was checked against ksnip 1.10.1 packages, cross-platform capture, Wayland permissions, annotation and privacy boundaries.
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ksnip 1.10.1 screenshot, annotation and shortcut guide
Start by selecting a capture region, then test delayed capture, annotations, privacy redaction, output formats and shortcuts on a window without sensitive data.
Before you start
- Choose the Windows, macOS or Linux package and be ready to grant the system screen-capture permission on first use.
- Prepare a harmless test window and confirm monitor numbering, scaling and the intended capture boundary.
- Before configuring an upload script, define its destination, authentication, credential storage and local-save policy.
Installation steps
- 01
Install the system package
Use the Windows installer, macOS DMG or a Linux DEB, AppImage, Snap or Flatpak package, then open the main window and confirm dependencies.
- 02
Grant capture permission
On macOS allow screen recording in privacy settings, and on Wayland choose the capture source shown by the desktop portal; restart ksnip after permission changes.
- 03
Set a local output directory
Choose a dedicated screenshot folder and default format, keeping original captures available for later editing and review.
Quick start
- 01
Choose a capture mode
Use a shortcut or menu for region, window, full-screen, current monitor or delayed capture, watching scaling and multi-monitor boundaries.
- 02
Annotate and redact
Add arrows, text, shapes, numbering, mosaic or blur, then zoom in before sharing to confirm that accounts, tokens and personal information are fully covered.
- 03
Save and reuse shortcuts
Save to the planned directory, choose non-conflicting shortcuts and test the same combinations under each desktop environment you use.
Usage tips
- Blur or mosaic is not a guarantee of redaction. Crop or cover confidential content with an opaque shape and review the original separately before publishing.
- PNG suits text and interface captures while JPEG suits photos; choose with both file size and later editing in mind.
- Keep accounts, tokens and destinations out of shared screenshot configurations and public annotations.
Troubleshooting and uninstall
Why is the capture area shifted or scaled incorrectly?
Check display scaling, application scaling and the multi-monitor layout, then test on one screen before recreating the region shortcut.
Why did a capture not open in the editor?
Check automatic-save and tray modes, capture permission and output directory, then run one manual region capture from the menu.
- Export shortcuts and scriptsRecord shortcut and annotation defaults, remove sensitive credentials from upload scripts and export only the settings that are still needed.
- Remove the app and cacheUninstall ksnip through the system package manager and clear cache as appropriate; archive or clean saved screenshots separately according to their retention plan.
Frequently asked questions
What can ksnip capture?
It can capture a region, window, full screen, current monitor and delayed view, then add common annotations such as arrows, text, numbering, blur and mosaic.
Why does Wayland ask for extra permission?
Wayland applies a stricter screen-capture boundary. ksnip may use a desktop portal or compositor authorization, and the selected capture source should still be checked after approval.
Can ksnip upload screenshots automatically?
A script or configuration can connect an upload flow, but test the destination, privacy content, credentials and local copy first instead of sending sensitive images to an unfamiliar service.