Settings
CyberSnap provides extensive configuration options accessible through the Settings window. Settings are organized into categories for easy navigation.
Settings Categories
General
| Setting |
Description |
| Language |
UI language (29 options) |
| Theme |
Light, Dark, System, Grayscale |
| UI scale |
Interface scaling (1.0x – 1.4x) |
| Start with Windows |
Auto-launch at sign-in |
| Check for updates |
Automatic update checking |
| Show setup wizard |
Re-run the first-run wizard |
Hotkeys
All capture and tool actions are bound to configurable global hotkeys. CyberSnap includes conflict detection to warn if a hotkey is already in use.
| Action |
Description |
| Capture area |
Start area selection |
| Repeat last area |
Re-capture previous region |
| Active window |
Capture focused window |
| Full screen |
Capture entire desktop |
| Scroll capture |
Start scroll capture |
| Record MP4 |
Start MP4 recording |
| Record GIF |
Start GIF recording |
| OCR |
Start OCR capture |
| Color picker |
Activate color picker |
| Barcode scan |
Start barcode scanner |
| Ruler |
Activate on-screen ruler |
| Gallery |
Open history gallery |
Hotkey configuration:
- Modifier keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Win
- Virtual key: Any standard key
- Conflict detection: Warns on duplicate bindings
Capture
| Setting |
Description |
| Default capture mode |
Mode used for generic capture trigger |
| Capture delay |
Delay before capture (0–10 seconds) |
| Include cursor |
Show mouse cursor in captures |
| Crosshair guides |
Show alignment crosshairs |
| Magnifier |
Show capture magnifier |
| Window detection |
Smart window/element detection |
| Image format |
PNG, JPEG, or BMP |
| JPEG quality |
Compression level (1–100) |
| Max long edge |
Auto-resize if exceeded |
After Capture
| Setting |
Description |
| Action |
Copy, preview, open editor, open viewer, auto-share, none |
| Auto-open editor |
Launch editor after capture |
| Auto-share |
Upload to default provider |
| Preview timeout |
Duration for floating preview |
Recording
| Setting |
Description |
| Format |
MP4 or GIF |
| Quality |
Original, 1080p, 720p, 480p |
| Frame rate |
15, 24, 30, 60 FPS |
| Capture cursor |
Show cursor in recordings |
| Highlight clicks |
Visual click indicator |
| Audio source |
None, desktop, microphone, both |
Editor
| Setting |
Description |
| Auto-open after capture |
Launch editor automatically |
| Fit to window |
Auto-zoom to fit canvas |
| Pan lock |
Lock objects in pan mode |
| Show rulers |
Display canvas rulers |
| Show coordinates |
Display cursor position |
| Show hints |
Show tooltips |
| Undo limit |
History depth (1–200) |
| Default export format |
PNG, JPEG, or BMP |
Upload
| Setting |
Description |
| Default provider |
Quick-share destination |
| Image format |
PNG or JPEG for upload |
| JPEG quality |
Upload compression (1–100) |
| Resize before upload |
Max dimensions |
| Timeout |
Upload timeout |
| Retry attempts |
Retries on failure |
| Post-upload action |
Copy URL, open browser, notify |
History
| Setting |
Description |
| Save captures |
Enable/disable history |
| Retention period |
Never, 1, 7, 30, 90 days |
| Max captures |
Limit total number |
| Max storage |
Limit total disk usage |
| Search sources |
OCR, barcodes, filenames, tags |
| Click action |
Default action on click |
Appearance
| Setting |
Description |
| Theme |
Light, Dark, System, Grayscale |
| UI scale |
1.0x – 1.4x |
| Language |
29 language options |
Widget
| Setting |
Description |
| Show widget |
Display floating capture widget |
| Always on top |
Widget stays above other windows |
| Dock edge |
Top, bottom, left, right |
| Monitor |
Target display |
| Hover delay |
Delay before showing menu |
Notifications
| Setting |
Description |
| Master toggle |
Enable/disable all notifications |
| Position |
Screen corner for toasts |
| Duration |
How long toasts stay visible |
| Fade animation |
Fade in/out effect |
| Button layout |
Action buttons on toasts |
Sounds
| Setting |
Description |
| Master volume |
Global sound toggle |
| Per-event sounds |
Customize sounds for each event |
| Custom sounds |
Override with your own MP3 files |
Supported events: capture, upload success, upload failure, OCR complete, achievement unlocked.
Achievements
| Setting |
Description |
| Enable achievements |
Track milestones and streaks |
| Show celebration |
Display achievement notifications |
| View achievements |
Open achievement gallery |
Importing and Exporting Settings
Settings can be exported to a file for backup or transfer:
- Go to Settings → General
- Click Export Settings
- Choose a save location
To import:
- Go to Settings → General
- Click Import Settings
- Select the settings file
Resetting Settings
To restore all settings to defaults:
- Go to Settings → General
- Click Reset to Defaults
- Confirm the reset
⚠️ This cannot be undone. Export your settings first if you want to keep them.