Snapzy Documentation
Everything you need to install Snapzy, master its capture flow, and keep your data private.
Last updated 2026-05-03
Getting Started
System requirements, installation, and first launch in under a minute.
Installation
Download DMG, Homebrew, or build from source. macOS Ventura or later.
Uninstall
Remove Snapzy, reset permissions, and clean up app data.
Onboarding
First-run language selection, guided permissions, and shortcut setup.
Features & Shortcuts
Capture, recording, annotation tools, and the full keyboard shortcut map.
After Capture
Quick Access panel, per-mode actions, and post-capture settings.
Video Editor
Trim, zoom with Follow Mouse, wallpapers, and custom export dimensions.
Capture History
Floating panel and full browser with filters, search, and reopen in editors.
Languages
10 supported languages with native macOS per-app language settings.
OCR
Extract text from any screen region with on-device macOS Vision.
Cloud
Bring-your-own-storage uploads to S3 or R2 with Keychain-secured credentials.
URL Scheme
Trigger captures and open panels via snapzy:// URLs from any launcher.
Security
Local-first, no telemetry, BSD 3-Clause open source, and transparent permissions.
Permissions & Privacy
What macOS permissions Snapzy requests, why, and how data stays local.
Updates & Diagnostics
Sparkle in-app updates, problem reporting with logs, and cache management.
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Common questions, fixes for shortcut conflicts, permission prompts, and exports.