SnapPrompt for Windows
Screenshot anything on Windows and ask Claude about it
Press Ctrl+Shift+1, select part of the screen and type your question. The answer appears right next to the capture, without saving a file or opening a chat.
The app asks for a key on first launch: get a free 3-day trial key on thedownload page, or buy a license for $19 + applicable tax.
How it works on Windows
- Press the shortcutCtrlShift1 starts a capture from any app. Drag a region, press Space to pick a window or F for the full screen.
- Type a questionA prompt box opens beside the selection. Choose where it goes with Ctrl1 (quick answer),Ctrl2 (Claude Code) or Ctrl3 (Claude chat).
- Read the answerThe answer streams into a card next to the capture. Ask a follow-up, copy it, or fix the problem in Claude Code.
Install and first launch
Requirements: Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit, and the Claude Code CLI signed in to your own Claude account.
- Run the installer (
SnapPrompt_<version>_x64-setup.exe). - Activate your trial key or license key when SnapPrompt asks for it. Offline computers can be licensed too: see Activate your license.
- SnapPrompt sits in the system tray. A left click on the tray icon starts a capture, and it can start with Windows (Settings › General).
Windows shortcuts
- CtrlShift1 capture and ask (quick answer)
- CtrlShift2 full capture, with folder and model choices
- CtrlShift3 open the app
- AltS select text in the capture, AltA annotate, AltE open the image editor
- CtrlM choose the model while you type
You can change every global shortcut in Settings. The full list is in Keyboard shortcuts.
Text recognition on your PC
SnapPrompt reads the text in a capture with Windows OCR, which is built into Windows. You can also download the local Xiaomi-OCR-0 model (about 850 MB) from Settings: Windows OCR shows text right away and the model refines it in the background. Nothing is uploaded for OCR. More in Offline OCR.
Frequently asked questions
Which Windows versions does SnapPrompt run on?
Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit. The download is a standard installer (SnapPrompt_<version>_x64-setup.exe).
Do I need a Claude account?
Yes. SnapPrompt talks to Claude through the Claude Code CLI and uses the sign-in Claude Code already has on your computer, so you use your own Claude account. If the CLI is missing, SnapPrompt can download and install the official build for you. The Claude chat destination works without the CLI.
Is my screenshot uploaded?
Not until you press Send. Captures stay on your computer, text recognition runs locally, and blurred or pixelated areas are removed from the image before it leaves the app.
Can my company manage it?
Yes. An admin can place a policy file at %ProgramData%\SnapPrompt\policy.json to set defaults, limit models, block command prefixes and lock settings.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay $19 + applicable tax once and the license is yours for good, with 1 year of updates. SnapPrompt keeps working on every version released at or before your updates end (the date and time shown on the license page). A version released after that moment needs a renewal to run with your license. Renewing costs $9 + applicable tax a year.
Try SnapPrompt free for 3 days
Windows, Mac and Linux. The macOS and Linux builds are coming soon. After the trial, $19 + applicable tax once, with 1 year of updates included. You use your own Claude account.