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Free, signed and notarised. Kestrel keeps itself up to date after the first install.

Latest version

Kestrel 0.1.2

released

Kestrel Cloud: sign in with your kestrelscreen.app account to turn any capture into a share link (password links and history sync with Pro). Share links are a new destination in the editor and the menu bar. Plus a short note on supporting Kestrel.

Download for macOS

macOS 13 or newer · Apple Silicon

Install in a minute

  1. Open the downloaded disk image and drag Kestrel into Applications.
  2. Start Kestrel. Its icon appears in the menu bar, not in the Dock.
  3. The setup guide asks for Screen Recording and shows the live status.
  4. Press ⌘⇧2 and drag out your first area.

Updates arrive automatically. You can also choose “Check for Updates…” in the menu bar.

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Requirements

System
macOS 13 Ventura or newer
Chip
Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
Permission
Screen Recording, Accessibility optional
Price
Free, no account needed

Kestrel is free. If it saves you time, a supporter licence keeps it going.

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