PixPin
Beta changelog

2.2.4

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Release date: 2025-11-19

This update brings you the Magnifying Glass annotation tool, and adds the Arrow option for the polyline annotation. In terms of screenshot experience, the screenshot interface adds a Refresh button, and long screenshot also supports the Crop function.

For member users, we have launched the quick menu (highlight, wavy line, underline) after selecting text on image pin, and the automatic cropping function of long screenshot.

In addition, it also includes multiple function optimizations and bug fixes. Please see the description below for details.

Downloads

Windows

Installation package | Portable version

macOS

Installation package

Release notes

2.2.4

  • [Fix] The copy button does not respond
  • [Fix] Certain scenes will automatically end after being selected. screenshot
  • [Fix] The program will crash after recording some scenes
  • [Script] Add the default action of "Top the window under the mouse"
  • [Script] Added "Get active window range" command (pixpin.getSpRect(PixConst.SpRectActiveWindow))

2.2.1

  • [Fix] highlighter annotation does not take effect
  • [Fix] After setting the double-click tray action, there is a chance that the single-click action will be triggered.
  • [Fix] text pin supports Ctrl+A select all
  • [Optimization] Added shortcut settings for image pin optional text (shortcut E)
  • [Optimization] Added pin moved to the new group shortcut (shortcut G)

2.2.0

[Function] Add magnifying glass annotation, which can magnify a certain area of ​​screenshot to emphasize the content.

  • 1. Select a detailDrag with the left button to set the sample area.
  • 2. Release to enlargeThe enlarged view first covers its original position.
  • 3. Move it asideThe source stays; the line shows its location.
This example uses 2.0× to compare the same node; the default is 1.5×. Blue handles belong to the original sample frame.

[Function] Polyline annotation adds arrow options

  • Broken lineStraight segments connect nodes with clear corners.
  • CurveA smooth curve joins the same nodes.
  • WaveChoose a repeating wave in the line-type list.
  • End markersExample: a start dot and an end arrow.
  • FillConnects the ends and fills the area.
  • Joins and capsLeft: round. Right: sharp joins and square caps.
The style bar is above, effects below. Choose Fill in line types; set joins and caps in Annotation → Broken line settings.

[Function] A refresh button is added above screenshot. Press and hold the mouse to view the desktop content through the screenshot interface. After releasing the mouse, the screenshot interface will be refreshed.

Keep the same capture area and click refresh to update the image within it.

[Function] long screenshot adds a crop button, you can choose to crop the excess area above or below

Crop unwanted content at either end using the current view as the boundary.
  • [Function] latexformula pin adds the option to export to svg format
  • [Function] watermark position adds upper middle and lower middle options
  • [Function] macOS also adds system audio recording options (only supports macOS 13 and above)

[Member Function] After selecting text on image pin, a menu will pop up: copy, highlight, wavy line, underline

Select text directly in a pin. Release the mouse to show the text menu.

[Member Function] You can check automatic cropping when long screenshot, and it will automatically crop when you scroll back.

Scroll back after going too far in a long screenshot, without starting over.
  • [Settings] The "annotation" page adds the option to disable the mouse wheel adjustment of the annotation tool.
  • [Settings] "annotation" - "Polyline" adds style options for endpoints and connection points
  • [Optimization] When adjusting the screenshot area, you can press and hold the Alt key to perform mirror adjustment
  • [Fix] When manually setting the screenshot area size, the number input will be messed up.
  • [Fix] In some cases, the screenshot screen will display the last screenshot screen
  • [Fix] When starting recording with shortcut, the icon of the recording button is not updated in time.
  • [Fix] The typesetting of text recognition (OCR) will be disordered

2.3.1

Read the historical PixPin 2.3.1 beta changelog, including features, settings, improvements, fixes, release notes, and original download information.

2.1.8

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DownloadsWindowsmacOSRelease notes2.2.42.2.12.2.0[Function] Add magnifying glass annotation, which can magnify a certain area of ​​screenshot to emphasize the content.[Function] Polyline annotation adds arrow options[Function] A refresh button is added above screenshot. Press and hold the mouse to view the desktop content through the screenshot interface. After releasing the mouse, the screenshot interface will be refreshed.[Function] long screenshot adds a crop button, you can choose to crop the excess area above or below[Member Function] After selecting text on image pin, a menu will pop up: copy, highlight, wavy line, underline[Member Function] You can check automatic cropping when long screenshot, and it will automatically crop when you scroll back.