Backgrounds & frames

Turn a raw capture into something worth posting.

Press ⌘E after selecting a capture and the image editor opens with a live preview. Pick a background, set padding and corners, add a shadow, and export at full resolution. No watermark, no upsell.

⌘E

Download for MacFree · Open source · macOS 14+

Any background

Your desktop wallpaper, a gradient, a solid color, or any image you choose.

Fine-grained frame controls

Horizontal and vertical padding up to 600 px each, a border up to 20 px in any color, corners up to 80 px, and a soft shadow.

Export without leaving

Copy Image, Save PNG, or pin it above other windows, all while the editor stays open. Always at the original pixel resolution.

Annotations included

The same editor holds your arrows and text, so framing and marking up happen in one place.

How to add a background to a screenshot

1Capture a region with ⌃⌘A.
2Press ⌘E to open the image editor.
3Choose a background and adjust padding, border, radius, and shadow.
4Copy Image or Save PNG.

How Snapok compares

Snapok vs XnapperBeautiful auto-framed screenshots for social posts.Snapok vs CleanShot XThe polished paid all-rounder, with recording and cloud.

Who uses it

DesignersPixel-accurate captures, color picking, and framed shots.Product managersSpecs, competitor research, and feedback that’s easy to read.

Guides

The Best Screenshot Apps for Mac in 2026An honest roundup of the best Mac screenshot apps in 2026: Snapok, CleanShot X, Snagit, Shottr, Xnapper, and the built-in tool, with prices and who each is for.

Frequently asked questions

Do exported images have a watermark?

No. Snapok is free and open source; nothing is locked behind a license.

Can I try this without installing anything?

Yes. Our free online screenshot beautifier runs in your browser and never uploads your image.

Related features

Scrolling screenshotCapture a long web page, chat, or document as one image.Window & UI element captureHover to snap the selection to a window, panel, button, or the menu bar.AnnotationArrows, boxes, text, pen, and mosaic that stay editable later.Text recognition (OCR)Copy text out of any screenshot, and search your library by it.Screenshot translationTranslate the text in an image and keep the layout, with your own model.Sensitive info maskingFind and hide phone numbers, emails, ID numbers, and API keys on-device.Screenshot libraryEvery capture saved with its annotations, grouped by day, searchable.Color picker & magnifierCopy any on-screen color as HEX or RGB while you capture.

Try Snapok free on your Mac.

Free and open source. macOS 14 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel.

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