Desktop Alpha

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Desktop Alpha builds for local capture, notes, OCR, annotation, redaction, scrolling screenshots, screen recording, and snip history in one focused workspace. Useful today, actively improving, and built toward a complete visual notes tool.
Download Windows Download Mac (Apple Silicon)
Need a no-install Windows option? Download portable ZIP v0.5.2-alpha · Release notes
Local-first Active Alpha
Local-first, no account required

Capture, annotate, read text, and save history locally without creating an account.

Unsigned Alpha

Builds are unsigned right now, so macOS and Windows may show a warning until signing and notarization are ready.

Actively improving

Every Alpha build ships with visible release notes as the desktop workspace grows.

Choose your platform Desktop builds for Mac and Windows.
Windows installer Download for Windows

Recommended for most Windows users. Full installer with shortcuts and native setup.

Windows 10/11, 64-bit Download installer Mac · Apple Silicon Download for Mac (Apple Silicon)

Built for Apple Silicon Macs and optimized for local-first desktop workflows.

macOS 11+, M-series Macs Download DMG Windows portable Download portable ZIP

No install required. Run 1Snip directly from the extracted folder.

Windows 10/11, 64-bit Download ZIP

Unsigned Alpha builds may show a macOS or Windows security prompt. Follow the install guidance below, then check the release notes for each update.

Included

What is in Desktop Alpha

  • Screen capture
  • Full screen capture
  • Window capture
  • Full-page web capture
  • Screen recording
  • Scrolling capture
  • Annotation
  • OCR
  • Redaction
  • Local history
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-monitor support

Mac install

  1. Open the downloaded DMG.
  2. Move 1Snip to Applications.
  3. Right-click 1Snip and choose Open.

If macOS blocks the unsigned Alpha and Open Anyway is missing, run:

xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/1Snip.app

This workaround is only for the unsigned Alpha while notarization is not in place yet. Prefer right-click Open or Open Anyway first.

Windows install

  1. Download the Windows installer.
  2. Run the setup file.
  3. Choose install location and shortcuts.
  4. Launch 1Snip from Start or your shortcut.

Windows may show SmartScreen warnings until the app is signed.

Portable option

  1. Download the portable ZIP.
  2. Extract it to any folder.
  3. Run 1Snip.exe directly.

Use this when you do not want to install anything.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1Snip signed?

Not yet. Windows and macOS may show a security prompt while signing and notarization are prepared.

Does it require an account?

No. Core desktop workflows do not require an account.

Does it work offline?

Yes. 1Snip is local-first.

Where is history stored?

On your device, in the operating system's app-data folder.

Bugs, feedback, ideas, and questions are welcome.

Tell us what broke, what feels confusing, or what you want 1Snip to do next.

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