Pinned screenshots
Pin a screenshot and keep it in view while you work.
Copying a value from one window to another, matching a design, checking a spec while you type. Pinned screenshots turn any capture into a small always-on-top window you can drag and resize.
How pinning works
After a capture, choose Pin from the overlay. The screenshot becomes a floating window that stays above other apps. Drag it anywhere, resize it, and close it when you are done. Pins open on the display where the capture happened, at the exact captured spot, so a pinned region lines up with the original.
Where it helps
- Transcribing numbers or IDs between apps without ⌘Tab.
- Comparing a design mock against your implementation.
- Keeping an error message visible while you search for the fix.
- Holding a reference image while drawing or writing.
Pins are local and recoverable
Pinned images live in your capture history, so closing a pin does not lose the screenshot. Right-click a pin for its context menu.
How to do it in Shotnix
- Take any captureArea, window, fullscreen, or scrolling.
- Choose Pin on the overlayThe capture becomes a floating window above every app.
- Drag and resizePut it beside the window you are working in.
- Close when doneThe screenshot stays in your history.
Questions
Can I pin more than one screenshot?
Yes. Each capture can become its own pinned window.
Does macOS have pinned screenshots built in?
No. The built-in Screenshot tool shows a floating thumbnail for a few seconds, then it disappears. There is no persistent pinned window.
Do pinned screenshots follow me across displays?
Pins open on the display where the capture was taken and can be dragged to any display.
Try it on your own screen.
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