Getting Started with TrarrenShot
Learn how to set up TrarrenShot on your Mac, grant the required permissions, and take your first screenshot in minutes.
Welcome to TrarrenShot
TrarrenShot is a lightweight macOS screenshot tool with scroll capture, OCR text recognition, annotation tools, and a color picker. This guide walks you through setup and your first capture.
Step 1 — Install TrarrenShot
Download from the Mac App Store
Open the App Store on your Mac, search for TrarrenShot, and click Get. The app is free to download.
Step 2 — First Launch
Open TrarrenShot
Find TrarrenShot in your Applications folder or Launchpad and open it. You will see the TrarrenShot icon appear in the menu bar (top-right of your screen). TrarrenShot runs from the menu bar and does not have a traditional app window.
Step 3 — Grant Permissions
Allow Screen Recording
macOS requires Screen Recording permission before TrarrenShot can capture your screen. When prompted, click Open System Settings and enable the toggle next to TrarrenShot under Privacy & Security → Screen Recording.
Screen Recording permission is used only to capture screenshots you explicitly trigger. TrarrenShot does not record your screen continuously.
Step 4 — Take Your First Screenshot
Capture an area of the screen
Press ⌃⇧1 (Control + Shift + 1). Your cursor becomes a crosshair. Click and drag to draw a selection rectangle around the area you want to capture. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.
Step 5 — Annotate and Share
Add annotations and save
The annotation editor opens automatically. Use the toolbar to add arrows, shapes, text, or blur. When ready:
- Press ⌘S to save to your Mac.
- Press ⌘C to copy to clipboard.
- Click the Share button to send via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop.
Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Area screenshot | ⌃⇧1 |
| Fullscreen screenshot | ⌃⇧2 |
| Scroll capture | ⌃⇧3 |
| OCR text recognition | ⌃⇧T |
| Color picker | ⌃⇧C |
You can customize all shortcuts in TrarrenShot → Preferences → Shortcuts (click the menu bar icon and choose Preferences).
Next Steps
Now that you have TrarrenShot set up, explore its key features:
- Scroll Capture — capture full-length pages in one shot
- OCR Text Recognition — extract text from any image
- Annotation Tools — mark up screenshots with arrows and shapes
- Color Picker — sample any color from your screen