Delayed Capture

Set a countdown timer before a capture fires — perfect for capturing menus, tooltips, and transient UI states.

How to Use

1. Start any capture mode (Area, Window, or Screen)
2. In the capture overlay, set a delay timer (in seconds)
3. Position your screen as needed (open menus, hover elements, etc.)
4. The capture fires automatically after the countdown completes

Delay Modes

Delayed capture works with all capture types:

Mode	Behavior
Delayed Area	Countdown starts after you select a region, then captures that region
Delayed Window	Countdown starts after you select a window
Delayed Screen	Countdown starts, then captures the full screen

The Countdown Overlay

When a delay is active, a visible countdown overlay appears on screen showing the remaining seconds. This helps you time your actions precisely.

Configuring the Delay

Set the default delay duration in Settings → Capture:

• Delay Duration: Choose how many seconds to wait (0 = no delay)
• Show Cursor: Toggle whether the cursor appears in the delayed capture

These settings apply to all delayed captures.

Use Cases

• Dropdown menus — Open the menu, then let the delayed capture fire
• Hover states — Trigger tooltips or hover effects before capture
• Context menus — Right-click and position before the screenshot
• Animations — Time the capture to a specific animation frame

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See also: Area Capture | Scrolling Capture