Capture a detail. Record a walkthrough. Draw on your desktop while you explain. One app for the things you do with your screen.
Download for WindowsBuilt for Windows 11 x64
Free and open source
Interface in five languages
Mark up a screenshot, walk someone through a task or highlight a detail live. The tools are already in your tray when you need them.
Drag to draw. Use arrow keys to move the spotlight, Enter for a sample mark, Esc to clear.
Capture a region, point out the important part with arrows, shapes or text, then export a copy. Your original stays untouched.
Record a window, monitor or region with your microphone and system audio. Choose the source and quality before you start.
Draw over any app, point with a laser or dim the screen around a spotlight. Keep your script nearby with the teleprompter.
Pull text out of your screen with OCR and keep notes close. Translate between English and Russian without cloud processing.
Edit images and video, remove an image background, pick a color or create a QR code, all from the same toolkit.
DesktopTools stays in the notification area. Open a favorite or use a shortcut without interrupting what you’re doing.
Pin the tools you use most to the home screen.
Change key combinations and enable the shortcuts you need.
Choose light, dark or system mode, with an interface in five languages.
Screenshots, notes, text recognition, translation and background removal are processed locally. DesktopTools does not require an account or collect telemetry.
Read the privacy detailsGet the installer for a regular setup, or extract the portable ZIP and open the app. Both are free, from the latest GitHub release.
Download for WindowsWindows 11 x64. No separate .NET installation. Some features require Microsoft Visual C++ x64 Redistributable; recording and video editing also use Windows Media Foundation.
The installer is currently unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. SHA-256 checksums are published with each release.
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