Writing a how-to guide and need annotated screenshots? PicPick combines several capture modes with an image editor, screen recording, and desktop utilities for measuring and inspecting on-screen details.
Capturing screens and recording walkthroughs
PicPick can capture the full screen, the active window, a scrolling window, or a chosen area. Fixed-region and freehand selection modes cover more precise grabs, while hotkeys and a capture widget provide quick access. Captures can include or omit the cursor, and options include a delay, automatic saving, and multi-monitor support.
For a walkthrough, record the whole display, a window, or a selected region. System sound and microphone input can be captured together, with settings for frame rate and video quality. The recording is saved as a local video file.
What can you do with a captured image?
The Ribbon-style editor provides tools to label and explain a screenshot. Add text, arrows, shapes, highlights, speech-bubble callouts, or numbered and cursor stamps. Several freehand drawing tools are included, from pencil to calligraphy pen; selection, crop, resize, fill, erase, and retouch tools handle basic image changes.
For emphasis or privacy, apply blur or mosaic effects, add a frame, shadow, or watermark, and correct brightness, contrast and colors. Grayscale, invert, and sharpen options cover quick corrections. Images can be saved in formats including PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PDF.
Desktop tools for color and measurement
PicPick also includes utilities for inspecting and working with screen content. The Color Picker identifies a pixel and can show its value in several formats, including HEX and RGB. A magnifier enlarges a desktop area, while the Pixel Ruler measures horizontal or vertical distances in pixels, inches, or centimeters, with DPI settings.
The crosshair marks screen coordinates, and the protractor measures angles on screen. A whiteboard provides a place to draw over the desktop during a presentation or explanation.
- Use the color palette to adjust colors and save swatches for reuse.
- Send edited images to cloud storage, email, FTP, social platforms, or Office apps.
- Copy a capture to the clipboard or save it locally.
Pros
- Captures scrolling windows, fixed regions, and freehand selections
- Annotates screenshots with arrows, callouts, text, and numbered stamps
- Color Picker reports values in HEX, RGB, HTML, C++, and Delphi
- Pixel Ruler measures in pixels, inches, or centimeters
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can PicPick capture a long web page?
Yes. Choose scrolling-window capture to grab content that extends beyond the visible window.
Which image formats can PicPick save?
Supported formats include PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PDF.
Can PicPick record microphone audio and computer sound together?
Yes. Screen recordings can capture system audio and microphone input simultaneously.
