Installation & Setup

Download QuickSnip

Head to the QuickSnip download page and grab the installer for your platform:

• macOS — Available for both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel processors
• Windows — Available for Windows 10 and later (64-bit)

Install on macOS

1. Open the downloaded .dmg file
2. Drag QuickSnip into your Applications folder
3. Launch QuickSnip from Applications or Spotlight

When you first open QuickSnip, macOS will ask you to confirm since it was downloaded from the internet. Click Open to proceed.

Install on Windows

1. Run the downloaded .exe installer
2. Follow the installation wizard prompts
3. Launch QuickSnip from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

Grant Permissions (macOS)

macOS requires explicit permission for screen recording, microphone, and camera access. QuickSnip will walk you through this on first launch, but you can also set them up manually.

Screen Recording

This is required for QuickSnip to capture your screen.

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
2. Toggle QuickSnip on
3. You may need to quit and relaunch QuickSnip for the change to take effect

Microphone

Required if you want to record voiceover or narration.

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone
2. Toggle QuickSnip on

Camera (Optional)

Only needed if you want to use the webcam overlay in your recordings.

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera
2. Toggle QuickSnip on

Verify Installation

After granting permissions, you should see the QuickSnip icon in your menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows). Click it to open the recording panel.

You're all set! Head to Your First Recording to make your first snip.