CapturedIt for macOS
Capture anything on your computer — not just what's in the browser. Screenshots, screen recordings, audio memos, file uploads, and AI search, all from your menu bar.
macOS 10.15+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · Free with your CapturedIt account
Why the desktop app?
Everything browser extensions can't do
Browser extensions are great for capturing web content. The desktop app goes further — it captures anything visible on your screen and works when the browser isn't even open.
Capture outside the browser
Screenshots of any app, any window, any region on your screen — design tools, terminals, Slack, Figma, PDFs. Browser extensions can only see browser tabs.
Screen & audio recording
Record your full screen, a selected region, or audio-only — then upload it straight to your library. Perfect for walkthroughs, voice memos, and demos.
Global shortcuts
Press ⌘⇧C to capture the screen, ⌘⇧R for a region, ⌘⇧W for a window, or ⌘⇧A to ask your library — from any app, without switching.
Drag-and-drop uploads
Drag any file onto the app — images, videos, audio, documents, PDFs — and it lands in your library instantly. No file picker needed.
Just Ask from the menu bar
Open CapturedIt from the menu bar, hit ⌘⇧A, and ask your library anything in natural language — "What did I save about that API?" — without opening a browser.
Offline queue & sync
No internet? No problem. Captures are queued locally and synced automatically when you reconnect. Browser extensions need a live connection.
Desktop app vs. browser extensions
Use them together for full coverage, or pick the one that fits your workflow. They share the same library.
| Feature | Desktop | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Capture outside the browser | ✓ | — |
| Full-screen & region screenshots | ✓ | — |
| Screen & audio recording | ✓ | — |
| Global keyboard shortcuts | ✓ | — |
| Drag-and-drop file uploads | ✓ | — |
| Menu bar / system tray access | ✓ | — |
| Offline capture & sync | ✓ | — |
| AI chat (Just Ask) | ✓ | — |
| Save current page / tab | — | ✓ |
| Save text selections from pages | — | ✓ |
| Save links | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload files | ✓ | ✓ |
| Library stats & history | ✓ | — |
| Works without a browser open | ✓ | — |
Both connect to the same CapturedIt library. Install both for the most complete capture coverage.
Get started
Up and running in two minutes
Create your CapturedIt account
Sign up at capturedit.app — your free Starter plan includes AI processing, capture from every surface, and the desktop app.
Download the macOS app
Download the DMG, drag CapturedIt into Applications, and open it. On first launch, grant Screen Recording permission when prompted.
Connect your account
Open the app from your menu bar, go to Settings, and paste your API key. Find it in your CapturedIt dashboard under Settings → API Keys.
Start capturing everything
Use global shortcuts from any app, drag files onto the window, record your screen, or ask your library with ⌘⇧A. Everything syncs to the same library your extensions use.
Keyboard shortcuts
System-wide shortcuts that work from any app — no need to switch to CapturedIt first.
Ready to capture from your desktop?
Create your free account, download the app, and start capturing — AI is included on every plan.