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Learn about PixPin member features, including translation, document recognition, recording trims, auto crop, and smart erase, and how to try them.

PixPin's screenshot, pin, annotation, long screenshot, screen recording, and text recognition features are free to use without an account. If you often translate foreign languages, turn images into editable documents or tables, or make tutorial videos, PixPin Membership offers more ways to work with images and videos.

  • TranslationTranslate screenshots and pins, with original and translated text together.
  • Document recognitionTurn document photos into editable documents; export Word, PDF, and more.
  • Table recognitionRestore rows and columns from images and export to Excel.
  • Formula recognitionConvert mathematical formulas in images to LaTeX.
  • Trim recordingsDrag both ends after recording to keep only the clip you need.
  • Long screenshot auto cropScroll back after going too far to crop the extra content.
  • Smart erasePaint away clutter and fill the background automatically.
  • Record keys and mouseShow keystrokes and mouse clicks in recordings.

Translation

The translation window shows the translated image and text together.

Translate text in screenshots or pins into the language you need. The original and translation appear together for comparison. Image translation places the translated text back in its original position.

Select an area containing text while taking a screenshot, then click “Translate” on the toolbar or press Ctrl+Q⌥ Option+Q to open the PixPin Translation window. The source language is detected automatically by default. Use the controls at the top to change languages and show text only, images only, or both. You can also right-click a pin and choose “Translate,” or select the pin and press the same shortcut.

Document recognition

Turn a document photo into an editable document and export it as Word or another format.

Turn document photos, screenshots, or scans into editable documents while preserving paragraphs, tables, and formulas. Export them as Word, PDF, LaTeX, or Markdown.

After taking a screenshot or selecting a pin, press Shift+E⇧ Shift+E. Once recognition finishes, a document preview appears on the right. Click “Copy Markdown,” or click “Export” to choose a file format.

Table recognition

Table recognition turns tables in images into editable data.

Recognize tables in images and restore their rows and columns. Copy them straight into a spreadsheet or export an Excel file. This is useful for photos of printed tables and tables that cannot be copied from websites or PDFs.

After taking a screenshot or selecting a pin, press Shift+Q⇧ Shift+Q to open PixPin Table Recognition. Double-click a cell to edit it; you can also merge cells and sort data. When finished, click “Copy table” or “Save,” or open it directly in Excel.

Formula recognition

Formula recognition converts formulas in images to LaTeX and other formats.

Recognize mathematical formulas in images, including multiline and complex formulas, and convert them to LaTeX. Copy the result into a LaTeX editor or a document that supports formulas.

After taking a screenshot or selecting a pin, press Shift+F⇧ Shift+F. Edit the recognized formula directly in “LaTeX source”; the preview updates as you edit. You can also copy it as MathML, a Word document, Typst, and other formats.

Trim recordings

Trim unwanted footage from the beginning and end in the playback window.

Remove unwanted footage from the beginning and end of a screen recording without opening a separate video editor.

In the recording playback window, drag the handles at either end of the timeline to set the start and end points. Preview the selected clip, choose MP4, GIF, or WebP, then click “Save” or “Copy.” Only the part between the handles is kept.

Long screenshot auto crop

Scroll back after going too far in a long screenshot, without starting over.

If you scroll too far during a long screenshot, you do not need to start over. Scroll back, and PixPin automatically crops away the extra content.

Select “Auto crop” in the crop panel while taking a long screenshot. Changing the scroll direction then crops away the extra content.

Smart erase

Smart erase removes clutter and fills the background using the surrounding content.

Erase unwanted objects and sensitive information from images, and automatically fill the background using the surrounding content. The result looks more natural than a mosaic.

While taking a screenshot or annotating a pin, select the Mosaic tool, choose “Smart erase” from the modes below the toolbar, and paint over what you want to remove. When you release the mouse button, PixPin fills in the erased area automatically.

More member features

FeatureDescription
Record keys and mouseShow keystrokes and mouse clicks in screen recordings for tutorials and demonstrations.
Camera recordingRecord camera footage alongside your screen. Drag to adjust its size and position; up to 2 cameras are supported.
Configuration syncBack up settings to the cloud and sync them across computers. Quick save and auto save paths are not synced and must be set on each computer.
Export previewPreview compressed images as you save, comparing image quality and file size with the original.
Save as PDFSave screenshots or long screenshots directly as PDFs for archiving and sharing.
Industrial barcodesRecognize and copy over 20 barcode types, including Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF, Codabar, Code 39, and Code 93. QR code recognition does not require membership.

Free trial

The first time you use a member feature, PixPin opens an introduction window showing what it does and its shortcut. If a trial is currently available, click “Free trial” to try the feature directly.

Join

Click “Upgrade now” in a member feature's introduction window, or open settings and click “Upgrade Pro” in your account information.

If you are not signed in, follow the prompts to sign in or create a PixPin account.

Choose a membership plan in the “Upgrade to PixPin Membership” window and complete payment.

The available plans and prices are shown in the upgrade window. All member features unlock immediately after purchase. View your membership expiration date in the account information in settings.

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