Three hotkeys.
You choose.
Region, full screen, region + upload. All three are configurable on Windows.
Global hotkeys · Per-action remap · Live conflict detection
Screenshot hotkeys are global keyboard shortcuts that trigger screen capture without opening an app window. Maxisnap ships with Ctrl+Alt+5 (region), Ctrl+Alt+6 (full screen), and Ctrl+Alt+7 (region + auto-upload) by default. Each action can be remapped in the Windows app.
The three-key system
Ctrl + Alt + 5 = region capture ·
Ctrl + Alt + 6 = full screen ·
Ctrl + Alt + 7 = region + auto-upload.
All three remappable in Settings → Hotkeys.
One shortcut per capture action
These are the defaults in the shipping Windows app. If another program already uses one, choose a different combination in Settings → Hotkeys.
Change a hotkey in three steps
- 01
Open Hotkey settings
Right-click the Maxisnap tray icon → Settings → Hotkeys tab. The three hotkey fields appear with their current bindings.
- 02
Click the field to remap
Click any of the three fields (Region, Full Screen, Region + Upload). The field goes into capture mode and shows "Press keys…".
- 03
Press your new combo
Press
F12,Ctrl+Shift+3,PrintScreen, or any combination you like. Maxisnap captures the keys, checks for conflicts, and registers the new binding globally. Takes effect immediately — no app restart.
Hotkeys FAQ
How do I change Maxisnap's default hotkey?
Tray icon → Settings → Hotkeys. Click the field, press new combo. Applied immediately.
Can I use a single key (like F12) for capture?
Yes. Single-key hotkeys work — F12, PrintScreen, anything. Just pick one you don't use elsewhere, since single keys override globally.
What if another app uses the same hotkey?
Maxisnap detects conflicts when the OS reports them and warns you. In rare silent conflicts, whichever app registered first wins — re-register in Maxisnap or close the other app.
Is the hotkey feature available on macOS?
Not yet. Maxisnap currently ships for Windows 10 and 11. The macOS version is still in development and has no public download.
Can I set Print Screen as the capture key?
Yes. You may need to first disable Windows' default "Use Print Screen for Snipping" in Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard so Maxisnap can claim it.
Make the hotkeys yours
Download Maxisnap, remap the three hotkeys to whatever feels right, start capturing.
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