AutoEditz

AutoEditz vs CleanShot X

CleanShot X is a Mac toolkit for screenshots and quick recordings. AutoEditz is a native Mac app that turns one recording into a polished video, a step-by-step guide, and one link.

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Checked against cleanshot.com on September 28, 2026

The short
answer.

Choose AutoEditz if…

  • You record walkthroughs with narration and want pauses and filler words removed.
  • You need a step-by-step guide with annotated screenshots from the recording.
  • You want viewers to choose between the video and the guide from one link.
  • You want translated guides and narration.

Choose CleanShot X if…

  • You mostly take screenshots: scrolling capture, annotation, OCR, and pinning.
  • You want quick recordings with keystrokes, a webcam bubble, or GIF export.
  • You share captures through cloud links with comments.
  • You use an older Mac: CleanShot requires macOS 13.0 or newer.
The difference

From quick capture to full answer.

CleanShot X is built for fast captures: screenshots, scrolling capture, and recordings with smooth zooms, keystrokes, and a webcam bubble, shared through CleanShot Cloud. AutoEditz is built for walkthroughs you want to reuse: a polished video plus an editable guide with a screenshot for every step.

One task,
both ways.

Documenting how to change a project setting for your team.

With AutoEditz

  1. Record the task onceChoose a display, a window, or a custom region and walk through the process while you narrate.
  2. Let the editor polish itAuto-zoom and click effects keep each action in focus, and you can remove pauses and filler words.
  3. Review the stepsCheck the detected steps in the Steps inspector, then choose Generate SOP for an editable guide with annotated screenshots.
  4. Send one linkPublish once. Viewers pick the video or the step-by-step guide in any browser, or you export the guide as PDF, HTML, Markdown, or images.

ResultA polished video, an editable guide, and one link.

With CleanShot X

  1. Record the screen, with a webcam bubble and keystrokes if you like.
  2. Trim and add zooms in the built-in video editor.
  3. Upload to CleanShot Cloud and share the link.
  4. Take and annotate screenshots separately for written steps.

ResultA clean recording and a set of screenshots.

Side by
side.

FeatureAutoEditzCleanShot X
PlatformmacOS 26.4 or latermacOS 13.0 or newer
ScreenshotsA frame captured for each stepScrolling capture, annotation, OCR, and pinning
Screen recordingFull display, a window, or a custom regionWith a webcam bubble and keystrokes
Automatic zoomCursor-aware, with click effectsSmooth zooms generated automatically
Silence and filler word removal
Step-by-step guideWith annotated screenshots
ExportsVideo; guides as PDF, HTML, Markdown, or imagesVideo or GIF
SharingOne link for the video and the guideCleanShot Cloud links with comments
Pricing modelPlans in the app, billed by the App Store; core features need no accountOne-time purchase with a year of updates; optional Cloud Pro plan

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Key
differences.

Which fits
the job?

Switching from
CleanShot X.

You don’t have to move everything at once.

  1. Get AutoEditz

    Install AutoEditz on a Mac running macOS 26.4 or later.

  2. Allow screen recording

    Approve Screen Recording access when macOS asks. Microphone and camera access are optional.

  3. Start with your next process

    Keep CleanShot X for everyday screenshots, and record full walkthroughs in AutoEditz.

  4. Replace links as you go

    Publish the new recording and swap the link in your docs, help center, or onboarding checklist.

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FAQ

Should I use CleanShot X or AutoEditz?

Many people could use both. CleanShot X is excellent for screenshots and quick clips. AutoEditz is for walkthroughs you want to turn into a polished video and a step-by-step guide.

Does AutoEditz take screenshots?

AutoEditz captures a representative frame for each detected step and uses it in the guide. For general screenshots, scrolling capture, and OCR, CleanShot X is the better tool.

Which macOS versions are supported?

AutoEditz requires macOS 26.4 or later. CleanShot X requires macOS 13.0 or newer.

Other
comparisons.

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Requires macOS 26.4 or later