pawxel

Whether you are trying to share a specific piece of information with others that can’t be conveyed in words or perhaps are documenting an error that has been giving you a hard time, having a tool to help you take a snapshot can go a long way.

pawxel is a lightweight application that enables you to capture screenshots of your desktop so that you can easily share them with others.

The program doesn’t require installation, so decompress the archive and you are ready to go. You can access the app and check out the hotkeys and settings from the System Tray, as the app doesn’t pack a dedicated interface. You can capture the full screen or use the ‘Snip’ command to select your area of interest. The default hotkeys are not ideal, but you can easily change that from the Preferences.

The capture can be further enhanced via the embedded editor by adding text, selections and emojis. A noteworthy option is the pixel distance measurement that allows you to calculate the distance between two points. If you are working in a field where the standard entail having pixel-perfect designs, this is a nice feature to have. The app also features infinite zoom, so you are able to easily spot inconsistencies and fine-tune them.

The program also provides you with the exact color of the pixel you are viewing, a tone that you can copy using the ‘Alt’ key. The feature can come in handy for professionals who need to match colors precisely in their design, and spares you the trouble of using other third-party tools.

Pawxel seems like an interesting screenshot utility that packs extra features that can come in handy in various professionals tasks. The ability to simply copy the color under cursor with one key and measure the pixel distance are two examples that could make tasks of designers and marketers simpler.