Capso is a powerful, free, and open-source application designed for macOS users who need a reliable tool for capturing screenshots and recording their screens. Built with Swift 6.0 and SwiftUI, Capso offers a native experience that rivals commercial products like CleanShot X. Here are some of its key features:
- Capture Anything: Take area, window, or fullscreen captures with ease. Use global shortcuts or the menu bar for quick access.
- Record Screen & GIF: Record videos in MP4 format or create GIFs with system audio and microphone support. You can pause, resume, or restart recordings at any time.
- Annotate & Mark Up: Utilize a full annotation editor to add arrows, shapes, text, and more to your captures, ensuring clear communication.
- Beautify Screenshots: Enhance your captures with background gradients, padding, rounded corners, and shadows for a polished look.
- Webcam Picture-in-Picture: Include a draggable webcam overlay in your recordings, with multiple shape options for customization.
- OCR Text Recognition: Instantly copy text from your captures using optical character recognition, making it easy to extract information.
- Fully Configurable: Customize your preferences, including screenshot format, recording quality, and keyboard shortcuts, to suit your workflow.
Capso is ideal for professionals, educators, and anyone who frequently needs to capture and share visual information. Its open-source nature allows users to modify and build upon the software, making it a flexible choice for developers and tech enthusiasts.

