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XShot

Capture better QA bugs from the screen you are testing.

Import the work item, capture a screenshot or video, annotate or draw the problem, and send a clean report to Azure DevOps.

Apple Silicon Mac - early access 0.2.14
Built for QA handoff. XShot keeps ticket details, screen evidence, and tracker submission in one small desktop workflow.

What XShot includes

Screen capture

Freeze all displays, then crop or mark up the screen you need.

Video recording

Confirm the screen, then record after a countdown.

Annotation and Draw

Add markup on the screen or use a Paint-style canvas for deeper edits.

Ticket import

Search a ticket and fill report fields.

Bug creation

Create a bug with saved evidence attached.

Draft history

Keep drafts and submitted reports organized.

XShot 0.2.14 Signed and notarized Apple Silicon Mac download

Common questions about XShot

Clear answers about where the product fits, what it does, and when another tool may be a better choice.

Product information reviewed .

How can I capture and report a QA bug from my Mac?

XShot imports ticket context, captures a screenshot or video, adds annotations, and creates a clean Azure DevOps bug report.

Does XShot connect to Azure DevOps?

Yes. Azure DevOps work-item import and bug creation are central parts of the current XShot workflow.

Does XShot run automated software tests?

No. XShot helps people capture and communicate defects; it is not an automated browser or application testing framework.

A good fit when

  • QA testers documenting visual bugs on Mac
  • Teams that create bugs in Azure DevOps
  • Combining capture, annotation, and ticket context in one workflow

Consider another tool when

  • General video production
  • Issue trackers other than currently supported integrations
  • Automated end-to-end test execution