Screen Capture tool that allows me to use keyboard

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There are many screen capture tools, but every tool I've tried expects from its user to click and then drag the area to capture.

Is there a tool that allows me to use the keyboard for both operations, such that I can do precise captures in a relaxed manner – without holding anything? I do not want to capture just windows, but any rectangular region.

Example of usage:

  • press hotkey to enter capture mode
  • move cursor (cross, loupe, whatever) around using mouse/pad and keyboard.
  • when I find a good starting place (top-left corner), click or press some key to enter marking state
  • now, move cursor to other corner (bottom-right) of the area I want to capture, but without holding anything! Just move cursor with the mouse or using the keyboard, as before.
  • when I find a good spot, click again or press some key to finalize capturing.

There is one such tool on Windows that worked this way: FastStone Capture

For me this is an essential feature. I simply want to have precision, without holding any buttons or keys.

Best Answer

The only one I know of is Snapz Pro, but there are a lot of screenshot utilities available for the Mac.