PixPin

PixPinIt is an extremely versatile tool for screenshoting and image processing. It directly competes with the well-known Snipaste software and, in addition to that, offers many efficient features such as OCR text recognition, the ability to take long screenshots, and the capability to record GIF animations – all of which are highly popular among users.

For now, the author has only released a version for Windows; a Mac version will also be available in the future. If you have used Snipaste before, then…PixPinYou can start using it immediately; their functions and layouts are very similar.PixPinIn terms of functionality, it far surpasses many other options.

Now, let me introduce it to you all.PixPinHow to use the key features!

Screenshot with annotations

PixPinThe default shortcut key for taking a screenshot is…Ctrl+1It supports automatic detection of interface element areas and allows for pixel-level control over the screenshot capture region. It also includes a color picking function.

It offers a wide range of annotation tools, including arrow annotations, numerical markings, as well as image annotation functions such as mosaic processing.

Screenshot + texture mapping

You can use a shortcut key to save the screenshot as an image file.Ctrl+2Apply a texture by attaching the screenshot to any window on your screen, allowing you to view its content at any time.

Screenshot + texture mapping + OCR text recognition

In the past, when I needed to identify text in images, I would use the text extraction functions built into WeChat or QQ’s screenshot features.PixPinThe offline OCR text recognition function has been added. You simply need to perform the image pasting operation on the screenshot, and then you can copy the text contained within the image.

Screenshot + Long screenshot

I finally don’t have to log in to QQ every time I need to take a long screenshot anymore. There is a button for taking long screenshots in the screenshot menu bar, so you’re no longer limited by the screen size. You can simply scroll the page using your mouse wheel to capture content that spans across the entire screen.

Screenshot plus GIF animation recording

The animation recording software I usually use is LICEcap.PixPinWith the GIF recording feature, I might gradually stop using dedicated animated video recording software.

The animated video recording format supports saving files in three formats: GIF, PNG, and WebP. Delayed recording is also available, but the minimum FPS value can only be set to 16; it is not possible to customize this setting.

In summary, we have finally found a screenshot software that can replace Snipaste. It’s undeniable that Snipaste is very useful indeed, but…PixPinWith the support of features such as long-screen screenshots, GIF animation recording, and OCR text recognition, this “dark horse” has truly surpassed its competitors. It has now become a versatile and highly efficient tool.

Moreover, the author is working overtime to plan new features, and the frequency of updates is quite high. At present, this tool is completely free; even if it starts charging in the future, I still believe it will be a tool that is well worth using.

Website address: https://pixpinapp.com/