Your screenshots stay yours.

Last updated: April 2026

Overview

DropSnip is a screenshot capture and annotation tool for macOS and Windows that runs entirely on your local device. Your privacy is fundamental to our design.

Data Collection

DropSnip does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. Specifically:

Screenshots are captured and processed entirely on your device. They are never uploaded to any server unless you explicitly use a plugin or action that does so.
Screenshot history is stored in local memory only and is cleared when the app exits. No screenshots are persisted to disk unless you explicitly save them.
Settings and preferences (default action, plugin configuration) are stored locally on your device using OS-native encryption — macOS Keychain on Mac, Windows DPAPI on Windows.
No analytics, telemetry, or crash reporting data is collected or transmitted.
No cookies or tracking mechanisms are used inside the app.

Third-Party Services

DropSnip can optionally connect to services you configure:

Blip — If configured, screenshots can be sent to the Blip service endpoint you specify.
Plugins — Third-party plugins you install may define their own network endpoints (URL actions, webhooks, shell commands). Review plugin configurations before enabling them. Plugin secrets are stored locally using OS-native encryption.

These integrations are entirely optional and disabled by default. No data is sent to any service unless you explicitly trigger an action.

Licensing

DropSnip is a paid product. The Windows edition is free to try for 30 days; continued use requires a one-time license purchased at dropsnip.app. The macOS edition is sold on the Mac App Store or directly. When you activate a Gumroad license in the app, validation involves a single HTTPS request to the Gumroad license API containing only the license key you provide — no other personal data is transmitted. Validation results are cached locally and re-verified periodically.

Screen Capture Permissions

DropSnip uses the operating system's native screen-capture APIs. On macOS this requires granting Screen Recording permission in System Settings → Privacy & Security. On Windows no additional permissions are required beyond those any desktop application has.

Website Analytics

This marketing site (dropsnip.app) uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated, and is never used to track individuals across sites.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact: support@dropsnip.app

Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be noted in the app’s release notes.