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DrYeet
User level: Level 1 (101 points)

Built-in screenshot function lacks precision for pixel-perfect captures

I often need to take precise and pixel-perfect screenshots. However, the built in screenshot function is not precise enough. It often adds or removes rows of pixels around the area I selected, and the thick white border of the screenshot selection makes it ambiguous about which pixels are kept. Does anyone know of any solutions (such as plugins or apps) that can let me take more pixel perfect screenshoits?

Posted on Oct 29, 2026 5:44 PM

4 replies

tillu_code
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)

Nov 6, 2026 2:44 AM in response to DrYeet

Press Shift Command 4 and drag over the area. Before you let go of the mouse, hold Space to move the selection, or hold Shift to move only one edge at a time. That helps you line up the edges. The crosshair also shows the pixel position as you drag.

kaz-k
User level: Level 9 (53,902 points)

Oct 31, 2026 10:19 AM in response to DrYeet

Hi,

Try to get third party applications such as CleanShot X or Snagit which are available at Mac App Store.


DrYeet Author
User level: Level 1 (101 points)

Nov 7, 2026 12:55 AM in response to tillu_code

Shoot! I've never heard of these shortcuts, but they are excellent! This'll do the trick! Thanks a lot.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385618