EasyShoot vs the Mac's built-in Screenshot tool
macOS includes a solid Screenshot tool (Shift-Command-5) with screen recording and Markup. EasyShoot builds on the same idea for screenshots you want to explain and share.
| Feature | EasyShoot | macOS Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Included with macOS |
| Area, window and fullscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Arrows and numbered steps | Yes | Shapes and text; numbered steps not listed |
| Pixelate private details | Yes | Not listed in Apple's Markup guide |
| Background, padding and shadow | Yes | Not listed |
| Presets | Yes | No |
| Screen recording | No | Yes (.mov) |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF | PNG for screenshots |
| Custom shortcuts | Yes, in EasyShoot | Yes, in System Settings |
Competitor details come from each product's official pages, read on 1 November 2026. Prices and features change; check their sites before you buy.
When the built-in tool is enough
For a quick capture, or a screen recording, Shift-Command-3, -4 and -5 do the job and are already on your Mac.
When EasyShoot helps
- Explaining something with numbered steps and arrows.
- Hiding private details before you share.
- Making screenshots ready to post with a background.
- Giving a series of screenshots the same look with a saved preset.
Questions
Can I keep using Shift-Command-4?
Yes. EasyShoot uses Option-Shift-Command shortcuts by default, so the built-in ones keep working. You can change either set.
Does EasyShoot replace Markup?
For screenshots, yes: it adds numbered steps, pixelation and backgrounds on top of arrows, shapes and text.
Is EasyShoot free?
Yes.