Shottr

Tiny, fast screenshot and annotation tool for Mac.

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Shottr is a small, fast screenshot app for macOS built for people who care about pixels.

Key Features:

Captures areas, windows, and scrolling screenshots.
Adds annotations, backgrounds, pixelation, and object removal.
Recognizes text and QR codes with OCR.
Includes a screen ruler, pixel zoom, and color picker.
Uploads to S3 compatible storage when activated.

Shottr can be used for free, with one-time licenses for users who want the full experience and to support development.

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