Screenshot & Recording
Qx has built-in screenshot, screen recording, OCR, and annotation tools.
Screenshot Flow
1. Start Screenshot
| Method | Action |
|---|---|
| Hotkey | Alt+Shift+S (default) |
| Search | Summon Qx → type “screenshot” → Enter |
| Tray | Menu bar icon → Screenshot |
After starting: semi-transparent overlay + crosshair cursor.
2. Select Area
Standard: Hold left mouse button and drag a rectangle.
Fast mode (v0.6.11+): Hold Ctrl/⌘ while dragging — release instantly captures and copies to clipboard.
3. Confirm Screenshot
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Screenshot | Confirm capture (auto-copies to clipboard) |
| Record | Start recording the selected area |
| OCR → Clipboard | Recognize text, copy to clipboard |
| Annotation tools | Arrow, text, mosaic, numbered markers |
| Cancel | Press Esc to exit |
Quick confirm: Enter or ⌘C — Screenshot to clipboard.
Recapture Last Region (v0.6.11+)
| Method | Action |
|---|---|
| Global hotkey | Alt+Shift+R (enable in Settings) |
| Press R in picker | Restore last selection |
Quick Reference
| Hotkey | Function |
|---|---|
Alt+Shift+S |
Start screenshot |
Alt+Shift+R |
Recapture last region |
Alt+G |
Start recording |
Esc |
Cancel |
Enter |
Confirm screenshot |
R |
Restore last selection |
Ctrl/⌘+drag |
Instant screenshot + copy |
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