Capture, mark up & share your screen in seconds
PixelTaken is the fast, intuitive screenshot tool for snapping any part of your screen — then annotating it and sharing a secure link, instantly.
✓ Installs in one clickNo account neededNo bundled extras
Automatic updates, handled by your OS
One app, every part of the workflow
Capture, record, annotate, track and share — eight modules, one app.
Screen Capture
Pick an area and your shot is ready to mark up. One hotkey, no waiting.
- One global hotkey to capture
- A region or the full screen
- Opens straight into the editor
Annotation Editor
Arrows, boxes, freehand strokes and text in any color — build your own markup style.
Project Management
Plan sprints on a board and a timeline, and track the time on every task, right inside PixelTaken.
Screen Recording
When a still frame is not enough — record any area, with system sound, mic and webcam.
Web Gallery
Everything you upload lands in workspaces and folders — open from any browser.
Cloud Sharing
Upload in one click and share a secure link — so only the right people open it.
Blur & Redact
Hide the sensitive parts before anything leaves your machine — blur, crop, done.
Text Recognition
PixelTaken reads the text inside your shot — copy one line, or copy all.
Everything you need after the snap
From the moment you capture to the moment you share — PixelTaken keeps every step fast and out of your way.
Highly customizable tools
Draw arrows, boxes, freehand strokes and text in any color. Build your own markup style and bring real value to every capture.
- Adjustable colors, sizes & opacity
- Arrows, shapes, pen & highlighter
Instantly upload to cloud
Share your screens in one click. Every link is generated with a super-secure layer, so only the right people can open it.
- One-click secure links
- Copy & share anywhere
Track time right where you work
Track the time you spend on tasks — right from PixelTaken. Pick a project, hit start, and your hours are logged and synced automatically.
- Start a timer in one click
- Organized by projects and tasks
Your screens stay yours
Sharing a screen often means sharing more than you meant to. PixelTaken gives you control at every step.
Secure share links
Every cloud link is generated with a security layer, so only the people you send it to can open it.
Blur it before it leaves
Redact names, emails and anything private in the editor — before the file is ever uploaded.
Private by default
Your captures sit in your own workspace and folders. Nothing is public unless you share it.
Keep your own copy
Save recordings straight to your disk alongside the cloud — in whichever folder you choose.
See PixelTaken in action
Ninety seconds through all of PixelTaken, from the first capture to the project report.
Frequently asked questions
Is PixelTaken free to use?
Yes — download PixelTaken for free on Windows, macOS and Ubuntu. Capture, annotate and share screenshots with no sign-up required.
Which platforms are supported?
PixelTaken runs on Windows, macOS and Ubuntu, and is available from the Microsoft Store, the App Store and the Snap Store.
Can I edit and annotate my screenshots?
Absolutely. Draw, highlight, add arrows, shapes and text, and mark up the key points right inside the app the moment you capture.
How does cloud sharing work?
Upload any capture to the cloud in one click and share a link instantly. Every link is generated with an added security layer.
How fast is capturing a region?
Seconds. PixelTaken is built to be simple and intuitive — pick an area and the shot is ready to mark up right away.
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