The most accurate screenshot tool for macOS - Capture exact pixel dimensions with a real-time cursor-following overlay. Perfect for developers, designers, and anyone who needs pixel-perfect screenshots.

Unlike other Mac screenshot tools, Exapture gives you pixel-perfect precision with a live preview overlay:

• 🎯 Exact dimensions: Set custom width/height (1280×800, 1920×1080, etc.)
• 👁️ Live preview: Dotted overlay shows exactly what you'll capture
• ⚡ Lightning fast: Right-click to capture, ESC to exit
• 🖥️ Retina ready: Perfect for MacBook Pro, iMac, and external displays
• 🎨 Developer friendly: CLI tool, perfect for automation and scripts

• Precise screenshot capture with custom dimensions
• Cursor-following overlay with dotted red border
• Pixel-perfect accuracy for design work
• Custom screenshot sizes via command line
• Instant capture with right-click
• Desktop auto-save with timestamps

• Native macOS app built with Swift
• Retina display support for high-DPI screens
• System accessibility integration
• Lightweight and fast (1.5MB binary)

# Download and install the latest release
curl -L https://github.com/lXXXw/exapture/releases/latest/download/exapture -o exapture
chmod +x exapture
sudo mv exapture /usr/local/bin/

git clone https://github.com/lXXXw/exapture.git
cd exapture
swift build -c release
sudo cp .build/release/exapture /usr/local/bin/

brew tap lXXXw/tools
brew install exapture

# Default 1280×800 screenshot
exapture

# Common screen sizes
exapture --width 1920 --height 1080  # Full HD
exapture --width 1280 --height 720   # HD
exapture --width 800 --height 600    # Classic 4:3
exapture -w 1024 -h 768              # iPad resolution

• Web developers: Capture exact browser viewport sizes
• UI/UX designers: Get pixel-perfect design mockups
• QA testers: Document bugs with precise screenshots
• Content creators: Consistent social media image sizes
• Developers: Automate screenshot capture in scripts

1. Launch: exapture command starts the tool
2. Position: Dotted red overlay appears at your cursor
3. Preview: Move mouse to see exact capture area
4. Capture: Right-click to take screenshot
5. Save: Auto-saved to Desktop with timestamp
6. Exit: Press ESC to quit

File naming: exapture_2024-08-01_14-30-25.png

• macOS: 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
• Architecture: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
• Permissions: Accessibility access (auto-prompted)
• Storage: 2MB disk space

Exapture needs Accessibility permissions to:

• ✅ Monitor mouse clicks and movement
• ✅ Detect keyboard shortcuts (ESC key)
• ❌ No internet access
• ❌ No data collection
• ❌ No telemetry or analytics

Grant permissions: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → Add Exapture

• Frontend Developers - Test responsive designs
• UI/UX Designers - Create consistent mockups
• QA Engineers - Document visual bugs
• Content Creators - Social media graphics
• Bloggers - Consistent image sizes
• Students - Academic presentations
• Anyone who needs precise screenshots

Q: How is this different from built-in macOS screenshot tools?
A: Exapture provides exact pixel dimensions with live preview. macOS tools capture arbitrary areas.

Q: Can I use this in automated scripts?
A: Yes! It's a CLI tool perfect for automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Q: Does it work on external monitors?
A: Absolutely! Full support for multiple displays and Retina screens.

Q: Is it safe to use?
A: 100% open source, no network access, no data collection. You can review all code.