Mockups & backdrops
Put any capture in a browser or device frame on a gradient, add 3D tilt and export at social sizes.
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On-device OCR for photos and handwriting
Capture it. Mark it up. Share it.
Z-Shot is a Chrome extension for full-page screenshots, screen recording with a built-in video editor, annotation, mockups and step-by-step guides. It runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded unless you choose to.
Works in every Chromium browser
- Chrome
- Edge
- Brave
- Opera
- Arc
Everything in one extension
From capture to a clear, shareable image in seconds
Stop switching between a snipping tool, an image editor, a screen recorder and a video editor. Z-Shot does all four, inside the browser you already use.
Capture exactly what you need
Grab a region, the visible area, a whole scrolling page or a single element. Add a 3 or 5 second countdown to catch menus and hover states.
- Full-page capture — scrolls and stitches the whole page for you.
- Element capture — hover a card, button or chart and click to capture just that.
- Instant actions — copy, save or open in the editor right after you capture.
AltShiftA area
AltShiftV visible
AltShiftF full page
Annotate like you mean it
Arrows, shapes, text, numbered steps, spotlight, blur and solid redaction — with layers, undo and a command palette when you want speed.
- Step markers — number each click for tutorials and bug reports.
- Redact properly — solid boxes for secrets, blur for everything else.
- Copy or export — PNG, JPEG or WebP, at 1×, 2× or 3×.
Record your screen, with your voice
Record a tab, a window or your whole screen with microphone audio and an optional webcam bubble. Trim it, then save as video or a short GIF.
- Pause and resume — from a small on-screen control.
- Video Studio — edit it right after you stop.
- Private by default — recordings are saved in your browser, not on a server.
AltShiftR start recording
Edit recordings in Video Studio
Turn a raw screen recording into a polished demo without leaving your browser. Cut it, frame it, zoom in on what matters and export.
- Timeline editing — split, delete or mute parts of a clip, with undo and redo.
- Zoom & text — add camera zooms and text on their own tracks.
- Look — gradient backdrops, window frames, rounded corners, shadows and aspect ratios like 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1.
- Speed, sound and export — change playback speed, then export WebM or MP4 at up to 1440p, or a short GIF.
Find every capture again
Captures and recordings land in a searchable gallery. Group them into projects, star favourites and back everything up to a file.
- Projects and favourites — keep client work and bugs apart.
- Step-by-step guides — turn captures into Markdown or a printable HTML/PDF guide.
- Backup and restore — move your library to another computer.
And a lot more
Built for people who explain things with screenshots
Auto-redaction
Finds emails, phone numbers, card numbers, API keys and IP addresses so you can hide them before sharing.
Text recognition (OCR)
Copy text out of any image — screenshots, photos, even handwriting. 17 languages, on your device.
Bug reports
One click adds the page URL, browser, OS and screen size, formatted for GitHub or Jira.
Share your way
Upload to Imgur, your own S3/R2/MinIO bucket or a webhook — or simply copy and paste.
Your brand
Add your logo as a watermark, pick custom colours and keep exports on brand.
Private by design
Your screenshots never leave your computer — unless you send them
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Stored in your browser
Captures, recordings and edits live in local browser storage. Nothing reaches our servers unless you send it to your team.
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Processed on your device
Text recognition and redaction run locally. Images are never uploaded to read them.
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You choose what to share
An image only leaves your device when you copy it, download it, upload it to a destination you set up or send it to your team.
Get started in a minute
Three steps. No sign-up.
Add Z-Shot to Chrome
Install it from the Chrome Web Store and pin it to your toolbar.
Capture or record
Click the icon or use a shortcut. Your capture opens in the editor.
Mark it up and share
Annotate, then copy, download or upload — it’s already in your gallery.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is Z-Shot really free?
Yes. The free plan never expires and needs no account: area, visible and full-page capture, annotation, blur and PNG/JPEG/WebP export.
Do my screenshots get uploaded anywhere?
No. Captures and recordings are stored in your browser. They only leave your device when you copy, download or upload them to a destination you configured (Imgur, your own bucket or a webhook).
Which browsers does it work in?
Chrome and other Chromium browsers such as Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc (Chrome 106 or newer). Firefox and Safari are not supported.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Capturing and editing work offline.
Still have a question? support@ztooly.com
Make your next screenshot your best one
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