I think the main thing I like is that it fits so seamlessly within my workflow. I can customize the functions I use to happen the way I want them to.
It has the same functions as the default app:
ability to take screenshots of all or part of a screen (with/without timer)
ability to take a screen recording of all or part of a screen (with/without a timer)
But it also provides options for:
adding simple markup to your screenshot. As a developer, I often want to take a screenshot and add a bit of text or an arrow to highlight something to someone I’m trying to explain something to
trimming screen recording videos
removing or including audio in screen recording videos
recording animated GIFs instead of video
reducing resolution (for filesize) after capture
hide desktop icons during screen capture
change/hide desktop background wallpaper during capture
options to customize shortcut keys for various operations, or customize workflow (for example I like screenshots to be automatically added to my clipboard after capture or markup so I can immediately paste in whatever chat I’m having with colleagues)
options for keeping a history of screenshots/recordings
What can it do that macos built-in screenshots and preview can’t do?
I think the main thing I like is that it fits so seamlessly within my workflow. I can customize the functions I use to happen the way I want them to.
It has the same functions as the default app:
But it also provides options for:
Honestly Cleanshot X is a total improvement of the native app and worth absolutely everything. Irreplaceable for me as of today.