KelpShot app icon

Screenshots that say what you mean.

KelpShot is a fast, native screenshot tool for macOS. Capture any area, window, or a whole scrolling page, mark it up, hide what's private, and share it in seconds.

Free trial coming soon From $8.99

Launching soon for macOS 14 Sonoma or later · 30-day free trial with every feature
Want to know when it's ready? Email hey@harry.id

After KelpShot: the same screenshot with the chart outlined, an arrow and the label “Revenue doubled”, a brace around the totals, and the email address redacted
  1. Rectangle R
    Frame what matters, in any color and line width.
  2. Arrow A
    Point the way. Drag past the edge and the canvas grows to fit.
  3. Text T
    Type right on the image; color and size update as you edit.
  4. Curly brace K
    Group related items with [ ] or { } brackets. Press K again to switch shape.
  5. Redact X
    A solid block that permanently hides emails, names, and keys in every export.
  6. Blur B
    Soften names or details you don't need to show.
  7. Pixelate P
    Mosaic numbers and text while keeping the layout readable.
  8. Text recognition (OCR) ⌃⌥⌘O
    Drag over any text, like this heading, and KelpShot copies it. Runs on your Mac.
With KelpShot
Before: a plain screenshot of a browser showing a quarterly revenue dashboard Your screenshot

Drag the handle to compare · hover the numbers to see each toolthe numbers are explained below

Everything you need. Nothing in the way.

Press a shortcut, drag, done. KelpShot stays in your menu bar and opens the editor only when you want it.

Area, window, or screen

Precise area selection with a magnifier and live coordinates, one-click window capture, delayed capture, and Repeat Area.

Scrolling capture

Scroll through a long page or chat and KelpShot stitches it into one tall, seamless image.

Annotate clearly

Arrows, rectangles, ovals, brackets, braces, and text in any color and size. Draw past the edge and the canvas grows to fit.

Redact, blur, pixelate

Hide emails, names, and keys before you share. Redactions are burned into every export, so hidden pixels never leak.

Copy text from anything

Select an area and KelpShot reads the text and QR codes right on your Mac, ready to paste anywhere.

Pin, pick, measure

Pin screenshots above other windows, pick any color as HEX or RGB, and measure distances in pixels.

A focused editor, one shortcut away

Every tool is a single key: A for arrows, R for rectangles, K for brackets, T for text. Undo anything, then copy, save, or drag the result straight into Slack or Mail.

The KelpShot editor window with its toolbar of annotation tools above the annotated dashboard screenshot
The KelpShot start window with Area, Screen, Window, and Text capture buttons

Private by design

Your screenshots are yours. KelpShot works entirely on your Mac.

  • No account, no cloud upload, no tracking.
  • Text recognition runs on-device with Apple's Vision framework.
  • Captures stay in memory until you copy, save, or drag them out.
  • Diagnostics record events and sizes only. Never images, text, or clipboard contents.
  • Native Swift app, built for macOS. Small, fast, and light on battery.

Pay once. Keep it.

Try every feature free for 30 days. After that KelpShot keeps working and kindly reminds you once a week until you buy a license.

Supporter

$18.99 one-time

Everything in Personal, plus you help KelpShot grow.

  • Early access to new features
  • Priority email support
  • Our sincere thanks
Coming soon

Prices in USD; local taxes are added at checkout. 14-day money-back guarantee. See the refund policy.

Questions

Is KelpShot a subscription?

No. You pay once and keep the version you bought forever, including every 1.x update.

What happens after the 30-day trial?

Nothing is locked. KelpShot keeps every feature and shows a small reminder about once a week. A license removes the reminder and supports development.

How many Macs can I use?

One license activates KelpShot on up to 2 Macs. You can deactivate a Mac in Settings and move the license to a new one at any time.

Does KelpShot need an internet connection?

Only to activate your license and for an occasional check-in. Capturing, editing, text recognition, and exporting all work offline.

Which permissions does KelpShot need?

Screen Recording, so it can capture your screen. macOS asks once; KelpShot never records audio or video.

Who sells KelpShot?

Orders are processed by Lemon Squeezy, our reseller and Merchant of Record, who handles payment, invoices, and sales tax.

How do I get help?

Email hey@harry.id. We usually reply within two business days.