Pin instantly
Keep any capture on top and compare as many pinned references as you need.
Crafted for macOS
Capture it.Keep it in sight.
A native capture, annotation, and pinboard tool for macOS. From selection to markup and pinning, everything stays on your Mac.
macOS 14+ · Universal · Apple Silicon & Intel · Developer ID signed · Apple notarized
Area capture
⌘Annotate · Copy · Pin
Public distribution
Signed,and notarized by Apple.
PinboardShot 0.5.7 is the first public build signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple. New users can install with the DMG, while existing users can continue to use the in-app updater.
Developer ID · Apple notarized
- Download the DMG and open the installer window.
- Drag PinboardShot into the Applications folder.
- On first launch, grant Screen & System Audio Recording permission when prompted.
Capture and annotate in one pass
More capable.Still effortless.
Auto-playing · Select any step
684 × 428↗Pin this
Pinned to desktop
8KNative → 8K
Selecting area
Pin controls
Resize proportionally, tune opacity, pass clicks through, toggle shadows, and hide in bulk.
Local history
Keep the latest 50 captures on-device, inspect dimensions, and pin them again.
Shortcut center
Assign multiple shortcuts to each action with built-in conflict detection.
Native languages
Follow macOS or use Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English.
Lightweight after the capture, too
References stay visible.Your work stays clear.
Keep as many pins as you need across every desktop space. Move, resize proportionally, tune opacity, or pass clicks through while the reference stays exactly where you need it.
Pinned imagesUnlimitedOpacity20—100%Desktop spacesAll
Opacity
64%
↗Click-throughOn
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PRODUCT PRINCIPLES
Not more buttons.Clearer tradeoffs.
PinboardShot chooses a narrower Mac workflow: capture, annotate, keep references visible, and keep network and data movement minimal. This page avoids positioning the app as another product's replacement and describes its own boundaries instead.
01Local-first
Stays on the device by default
Captures, annotations, recent history, and preferences are handled locally without requiring an account or cloud sync.
PinboardShot's choice
PinboardShot is not an upload hub. Network access is centered on software updates and public downloads.
02Mac-native
Designed around macOS behavior
Native interface patterns, permissions, shortcuts, Retina output, and cross-space pinning are tuned for everyday Mac work.
PinboardShot's choice
PinboardShot does not chase broad cross-platform feature volume; it keeps capture, annotation, and persistent visual reference work clear on Mac.
03PinboardShot
Local Mac reference flow
Native macOS, instant pinning, every desktop space, opacity, click-through, and Native Retina to 8K output.
PinboardShot's choice
Developer ID signing and Apple notarization are trust basics; the real difference is local-first pinning, controlled output, and optional offline watermarking.
Native MacNo account in the appScreenshots stay localOptional offline watermark
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your screenshots stayon your Mac.
The Mac app has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry. Captures, annotations, the latest 50 history items, and preferences stay on-device; the website uses Google tag for basic visit measurement. Empty or abnormal frames are rejected without replacing your clipboard.
- App updates-only network access
- Website visit measurement
- Abnormal-frame protection
- Native system frameworks
TRUST SIGNALS
Publicly checkable,without overclaiming.
PinboardShot builds trust through its open repository, privacy policy, security policy, and public scan results. Formal privacy certifications or community listings are shown only after they are actually earned.
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Privacy policy
Explains how the app, website, downloads, and update flow handle data.
02Security policy
Defines vulnerability reporting, support scope, and disclosure expectations.
03OpenSSF Scorecard
Automatically evaluates open source security posture.
04Website privacy checks
Use Observatory, SSL Labs, and Blacklight as public pre-release evidence.
SEARCH & AI READY
Facts search and AI systems can cite
PinboardShot has a narrow product promise: capture, annotate, and pin visual references on Mac while keeping screenshot data local. The website uses Google tag for basic visit measurement and offers privacy choices. These facts are also exposed through structured data.
Native macOS screenshot, annotation, and screen pinning app
Design review, code comparison, visual references, and local annotation of sensitive material
The Mac app has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry; the website uses Google tag for basic visit measurement
Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PinboardShot?
PinboardShot is a native macOS screenshot, annotation, and screen pinning app. It captures areas, displays, or windows, adds mosaic, pen, shape, arrow, highlight, and text annotations, and keeps screenshots floating as working references.
Is PinboardShot suitable for sensitive material?
PinboardShot fits sensitive material workflows that need local capture, annotation, and persistent visual references. The Mac app does not require an account, does not provide cloud sync, and does not include telemetry; screenshot data stays on your Mac by default. The website uses Google tag for basic visit measurement.
Does PinboardShot automatically sync screenshots to the cloud?
No. PinboardShot is not an upload or sync tool. Captures, annotations, recent history, and preferences stay local by default, and network access is centered on software updates.
Does PinboardShot upload screenshots or collect telemetry?
No. The PinboardShot Mac app has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry. Captures, annotations, the latest 50 history items, and preferences stay on-device. The website uses Google tag for basic visit measurement.
CHANGELOG
Every update,clearly documented.
These highlights mirror the GitHub Releases. Open the matching release for complete notes, compatibility details, and installation instructions.
PinboardShot 0.5.14
LatestOwned-photo visual refresh
- The tray pinboard preview now uses four owned photos of snowy mountains, blossoms, sunset, and lakeside scenery in a refined collage.
- The website hero, feature demos, social preview, and GitHub README now share the same owned-photo visual language.
- Privacy and copyright wording now clearly identifies showcase imagery as owned photos and interface mockups.
- The app, Sparkle update ZIP, and manual-install DMG are signed and notarized by Apple.
PinboardShot 0.5.1
PreviousOffline invisible watermarking and update settings
- Added optional invisible watermarking with a random capture ID and checksum information.
- Added local-only project, recipient, and custom-text fields for watermark records.
- Added watermark detection for common re-encoding, resizing, JPEG compression, and light cropping scenarios.
- Added controls for automatic update checks and check frequency.
PinboardShot 0.5.0
First releaseSecure updates and a complete annotation workflow
- Added mosaic, pen, rectangle, highlight, arrow, and editable text annotations.
- Added Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English with runtime switching.
- Added the capture entrance animation and pinned-image shadow settings.
- Added signed Sparkle updates while keeping network access limited to software updates.
PINBOARDSHOT FOR MAC
Keep what matters in sight.
Lightweight, native, and focused. Download PinboardShot today.