Snapperon

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Follow the steps below to install Snapperon and enable screenshots on your Mac.

Open the downloaded file

Find the downloaded file in your Downloads folder or your browser’s downloads and double-click it.Find the downloaded file and double-click it.

Step 2: Drag to Applications

Drag Snapperon to your Applications folder.

Step 3: Open Snapperon

Find Snapperon in Applications and open it. Or find Snapperon with Spotlight.

Now let’s enable screenshots

macOS needs your permission before Snapperon can take screenshots.

Private & local

Screenshots are processed on your Mac. No automatic uploads.

Open System Settings

Open the screenshot permission setting after launching Snapperon.

Open System Settings

You can also open Settings from inside Snapperon.

Open Snapperon on your Mac to continue setup.

Turn on Snapperon

Find Snapperon in the list and turn on its switch.

Apple uses this setting for screenshots too. Snapperon doesn’t record audio or video.

Your Mac may ask for your password or Touch ID to confirm this change. Use the macOS prompt.

Restart Snapperon

If macOS asks, choose Quit & Reopen to apply the change. Save any open work in Snapperon first.

Once access is enabled, return to Snapperon to take your first screenshot.

Need help?
Don’t see Snapperon?

Make sure Snapperon is in Applications and open it from there. In the screenshot permission list, click +, choose Snapperon from Applications, and turn on its switch.

Why does it say Audio Recording?

Apple groups screenshot access under Screen & System Audio Recording. Snapperon takes still screenshots and doesn’t record audio or video.

I clicked Don’t Allow

You can change your choice in System Settings. In Snapperon, choose Open System Settings, then turn on Snapperon’s switch.

Download details · macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon

If macOS asks whether to open Snapperon, choose Open.

Not sure your Mac is compatible? Open the Apple menu, then About This Mac. You need macOS 14 or later and an Apple M-series chip.

DMG · Latest release

Mac App Store version coming soon.