# Shottr privacy rating

Screenshot tool for macOS with annotation, scrolling capture, on-device text recognition, pixel measurement and optional image upload.

## Summary

Shottr scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the screenshots and screen recording criteria. It meets 3 of 6 criteria: no ads or data sales, saved locally by default and no account needed. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet open source and independent audit.

- Website: https://shottr.cc
- Platforms: macOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Screenshots and screen recording](https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No third-party analytics in the app. Anonymized diagnostic telemetry is sent to shottr.cc and can be turned off in Preferences. | https://shottr.cc/kb/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid licenses, with no ads. The policy states purchase data is not shared with third parties. | https://shottr.cc/kb/privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Saved locally by default | Yes | Screenshots are stored and processed locally unless you use the Upload feature. | https://shottr.cc/kb/privacy |
| No account needed | Yes | No account is needed. An email address is only collected for a license purchase or an upload token. | https://shottr.cc/kb/privacy |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/shottr/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/screen-recording/shottr.md