Snaps (screenshots)
A snap is a screenshot that behaves exactly like a recording: capture it, get an instant link, and share it. Snaps are perfect when a still image says it faster than a video — a bug, a design, a quick "see this?"
Capture a snap
- Trigger a snap from the CaptureFlow toolbar.
- Select a region (or window/screen) the same way you do for a recording.
- CaptureFlow uploads the image and copies a share link to your clipboard.
The snap viewer
Snaps open on their own share page with:
- A zoomable image viewer.
- The same visibility model as recordings — public, private, or workspace-only (see Sharing).
- A download action and copy-link button.
- Attribution showing who posted it and when.
Edit a snap
Open the snap editor to annotate or adjust before (or after) sharing, then update the title or visibility. Like recordings, snaps live in your dashboard under Snaps and count toward your storage quota.
Snap vs. recording — which to use?
| Use a snap when… | Use a recording when… |
|---|---|
| One frame tells the story | You need to show a flow or motion |
| You want to annotate a still | Narration or a walkthrough helps |
| Filing a quick visual bug | Demoing a feature or reproducing steps |
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