Three hotkeys.
You choose.
Region, full screen, region + upload. All three rebindable to anything. Windows and macOS parity.
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 — all three fully remappable per action, with live conflict detection and cross-platform (Windows Cmd⇄Ctrl) parity.
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.
Windows ↔ macOS
Each platform remaps independently. Your Windows hotkeys don't have to match your macOS hotkeys. Many users prefer F12 on Windows (simple single key) and Cmd+Shift+3 on macOS (matches system convention).
Change a hotkey in 10 seconds
- 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.
Do Mac and Windows hotkeys differ?
Yes. Windows: Ctrl+Alt+5/6/7. macOS: Cmd+Opt+5/6/7. Remapped independently per platform.
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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