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Settings overview

Open Settings from the tray menu or the hamburger menu inside the editor.

General

Save directory: The folder where Maxisnap saves screenshot files. Defaults to your Desktop. Click Browse to change it.
Image format: PNG (lossless, larger files) or JPEG (compressed, smaller). PNG is recommended for screenshots with text or UI elements.
JPEG quality: Only shown when JPEG is selected. Higher values = better quality + larger files. 85–92 is a good default.
Auto-copy screenshot to clipboard: When on, the raw screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard when the editor opens — before you annotate. Useful for quick paste workflows.
Auto-copy URL after upload: When on, the shared URL is automatically copied to your clipboard after a successful upload.
Show notifications: Enable or disable system tray toast notifications for upload success/failure.
Start minimized: Launch Maxisnap in the background (tray only) instead of opening a window on startup.
Check for updates: Maxisnap checks for a newer version on startup. Disable if you prefer to update manually.

Upload

Maxisnap Cloud (built-in): The default upload destination. Screenshots are stored on Maxisnap's servers and you get a shareable link. No configuration needed.
Custom server: Add your own FTP, SFTP, S3/R2, or HTTP endpoint. Click "+" to configure. You can have multiple servers and switch between them.
Active server: The server that the Upload button and Ctrl+Alt+7 will use. Select from your configured servers in the dropdown.

Hotkeys

Region capture: Default: Ctrl+Alt+5. Works system-wide even when Maxisnap is minimized to the tray.
Full screen capture: Default: Ctrl+Alt+6.
Region + upload: Default: Ctrl+Alt+7. Captures a region and auto-uploads after you click Upload in the editor.
Rebinding: Click any hotkey field and press your desired key combination. Maxisnap will register the new combination immediately after you save.

Account

License key: Enter your Pro or Business license key here. Your tier is verified against the Maxisnap servers and cached for offline use.
License tier: Shows your current tier: Free, Pro, Business, or Enterprise.

Can't find a setting? Some advanced options are only visible after you've configured an upload server or entered a license key. Check the Help Center or email us at feedback@maxisnap.com.