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Shotwell

Shotwell

The screenshot editor for iPhone.

Website shotwell.app
Overview

What it is

Shotwell adds device frames, backgrounds, and shadows to iPhone screenshots natively on your phone. For developers, designers, and indie makers who share work online.

Intent

I need it when

Create professional-looking app screenshots for App Store listings or marketing materials

Shotwell wraps screenshots in pixel-perfect device frames, adds backgrounds and shadows, and exports polished images in seconds, enabling developers and designers to present apps professionally without complex editing workflows

Share screenshots on social media or presentations with consistent, branded styling

Shotwell provides preset styling options and reusable looks that let users maintain visual consistency across multiple screenshots for social posts and presentations without manual editing

Document bugs or issues with clear visual context for team communication

Shotwell lets users quickly frame and annotate screenshots with device context, backgrounds, and shadows to create intentional, polished bug reports that communicate issues more effectively than raw screenshots

Speed up screenshot preparation workflow without leaving the iPhone

Shotwell operates entirely on-device with a focused toolbar and quick-access tune menu for padding, shadow, roundness, and stroke adjustments, eliminating the need to export to desktop editing tools

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs screenshot editing on Android or non-Apple devices; Shotwell is iPhone-only and requires iOS 17.0 or later
  • User requires cloud storage or cross-device sync of edited screenshots; all data is stored locally on-device only
  • User needs advanced photo editing features beyond framing, backgrounds, and shadows; Shotwell is focused and minimal by design
  • User wants automatic watermark removal without subscription; watermark removal requires Shotwell Pro paid subscription
  • User needs batch processing or automation; Shotwell is designed for individual screenshot editing workflows
Commercials

Pricing

Free app with optional Shotwell Pro subscription (monthly or annual billing through Apple App Store) View pricing