screenpresso
Screen and video capture software
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What is screenpresso
Screenpresso is a Windows screen capture and screen recording tool used to create screenshots, short videos, and step-by-step documentation. It targets individuals and teams who need to capture and annotate UI workflows for support, QA, training, and internal documentation. The product combines capture, basic editing/annotation, and a built-in workspace for organizing captures, with export options such as PDF and common image/video formats.
Fast capture with hotkeys
Screenpresso provides quick screenshot and screen recording capture through configurable hotkeys and region/window selection. It supports common capture modes used in support and QA workflows, such as capturing a specific window or a selected area. This reduces friction compared with tools that require opening a full editor before capturing.
Built-in annotation and editing
The product includes image annotation features such as arrows, callouts, text, blurring, and cropping for preparing shareable screenshots. It also supports basic video trimming and output preparation for short recordings. This covers many day-to-day documentation needs without requiring a separate image editor.
Documentation and export options
Screenpresso can generate user guides from captured steps and export to formats like PDF and Microsoft Office-friendly outputs. It also supports saving and organizing captures in a local workspace for later reuse. These features help teams turn captures into repeatable documentation rather than one-off files.
Windows-first desktop focus
Screenpresso is primarily a Windows desktop application, which can be limiting for organizations with macOS or mixed-device environments. Teams that standardize on browser-based capture or cross-platform desktop tools may need an alternative for non-Windows users. This can complicate standardization and support across a fleet.
Limited advanced video production
While it supports screen recording and basic trimming, it is not designed for advanced video editing workflows such as multi-track timelines, complex transitions, or studio-grade audio processing. Users producing polished training videos or marketing content may outgrow its editing depth. In those cases, a dedicated video editor is typically required.
Collaboration is less central
Screenpresso emphasizes local capture, editing, and export rather than cloud-first collaboration features like shared workspaces, commenting, and review workflows. Teams that need centralized asset management, approvals, and link-based sharing controls may find the collaboration model limited. Governance features such as organization-wide retention and admin analytics may also be less comprehensive than in cloud-native platforms.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (permanently free) | Core image capture; HD video capture with embedded branding; limited image editor; sharing features with branding; allowed for use at work. (Screenpresso Free is explicitly listed on the vendor pricing page.) |
| Pro | Price not listed on official pricing pages (one-time purchase; price displayed at checkout) | All Free features plus: HD video capture including system sound recording; Android capture; OCR (text from images); Color Picker; full featured image editor (rework, effects, watermarking); document generator; video clipping and merge; multiple workspaces; sharing features; automatic blur of visible emails; priority support (1 year); license per user, perpetual license with 1 year of updates (optional renewal for maintenance). (Vendor pricing page describes Pro feature set but does not display numeric price.) |
| Enterprise | Price not listed on official pricing pages (one-time purchase; unlimited users; contact sales) | All Pro features plus: licensed for unlimited users; intended for Citrix/RDS/VMWare VDI or large deployments; no Internet connection required for activation; simple activation process; site license for company-wide deployment. (Vendor pricing page lists Enterprise tier but does not show a numeric price.) |
