bettershot ☆
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Description:
Screen capturing and editing tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.5.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Jan 18, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: screenshot annotation productivity editing capture
Install: brew install --cask bettershot
About:
Bettershot is a screen capture and editing tool that allows users to quickly take screenshots, annotate them, and share the results. It provides a streamlined workflow for capturing, editing, and organizing visual content directly from your desktop. Its main value is in simplifying the process of creating and sharing annotated screenshots for documentation, communication, and tutorials.
Key Features:
  • Screen capture with region selection
  • Built-in annotation and editing tools
  • Quick sharing and export options
  • Organizational features for saved captures
Use Cases:
  • Creating software documentation and bug reports
  • Producing tutorial content with annotated screenshots
Alternatives:
  • Snagit – More feature-rich and professional, but commercial and more expensive
  • Greenshot – Open-source and free, but with a simpler, less polished interface
Version History
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Sep 27, 2026 12:46pm 0.5.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 9461ddf3
Sep 25, 2026 12:52pm 0.5.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 321a7fdb
Sep 21, 2026 12:45pm 0.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 9cb96251
Sep 19, 2026 12:46pm 0.5.4 0 VERSION_BUMP e29372bd
Sep 11, 2026 6:41pm 0.5.3 0 VERSION_BUMP acca1e4c
Sep 10, 2026 9:38am 0.5.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5b9e2646
Sep 10, 2026 1:07am 0.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1390e0b0
Sep 9, 2026 9:35pm 0.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cd094531
Aug 30, 2026 9:35am 0.4.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c1cd650
Aug 27, 2026 11:27am 0.4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 180b2834
Aug 26, 2026 3:16pm 0.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bd78df40
Aug 26, 2026 12:47pm 0.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 80685719
Jun 7, 2026 1:01pm 0.3.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 180b42a2
Jun 6, 2026 9:13am 0.3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP d3c85098
Jan 18, 2026 1:06am 0.2.4 0 VERSION_BUMP d3424db9