You know that feeling when you’re about to share a screenshot and you pause for a second, thinking, “This looks… terrible”? Yeah, me too. That’s exactly why I created Tsarr.in.
We’ve All Been There
Picture this: You’ve just built something cool. Maybe it’s a feature you’re proud of, a clever piece of code, or an app you want to show off on Twitter. You take a screenshot, ready to share it with the world, and… it’s just so boring. A plain, lifeless rectangle that doesn’t do justice to what you’ve created.
You could open Photoshop (if you even have it), spend 30 minutes figuring out how to add a simple frame, or you could pay $15/month for yet another subscription tool. Or worse, you could just post the plain screenshot and watch it get zero engagement.
There had to be a better way.
The “Aha” Moment
I was working on a side project and needed to share some progress screenshots on social media. Every tool I found either wanted my credit card, required me to create an account, or was so complicated I needed a tutorial just to add a simple macOS frame.
I thought, “This is ridiculous. Making screenshots look good shouldn’t be this hard.”
So I built Tsarr.in. Not for venture capital. Not to build some SaaS empire. Just to solve a problem that I—and probably thousands of other creators—face every single day.
What Makes It Different? It Gets Out of Your Way
Here’s the thing: you don’t want to think about making screenshots. You just want them to look good. Fast.
That’s why Tsarr.in has zero barriers. No sign-up page asking for your email. No “3 free exports then pay us” nonsense. No captchas, no paywalls, no BS. Just open it and start creating.
Drop your screenshot. Make it pretty. Download it. Done.
Want to add a macOS window frame? One click. Need to tilt it for that modern look? Drag a slider. Want to blur out sensitive information? Draw over it. The whole process takes literally seconds.
It’s Actually Free (And I Mean It)
I know, I know. Everyone says “free” these days, but there’s always a catch. Usually it’s “free for 3 exports” or “free with our giant watermark” or my personal favorite, “free trial.”
Tsarr.in is actually free. Forever. No limits on exports. No watermarks. No premium tier that locks the good features behind a paywall.
Why? Because I built this for people like me—indie hackers, developers, designers, students, content creators—who are already juggling a million subscriptions and just need a tool that works.
The Features You Actually Need
I didn’t stuff Tsarr.in with every feature under the sun. Instead, I focused on what actually matters:
Device Frames: macOS, Windows, browser windows—the frames that make screenshots feel real and professional.
Backgrounds: Gradients, colors, whatever fits your vibe. Because a good background can transform a screenshot from “meh” to “wow.”
Annotations: Arrows, text, shapes, blur effects. For when you need to point something out or hide something you shouldn’t have captured.
Code Screenshots: As a developer, I needed this. Syntax highlighting with 20+ themes so your code looks as good as it works.
Transform Tools: Tilt, rotate, position. Add that subtle perspective that makes screenshots feel dynamic instead of flat.
Export Options: PNG, SVG, JPEG. Whatever you need, in whatever resolution you need.
Real Talk: Who Is This For?
If you’ve ever:
- Posted a screenshot on Twitter that got crickets
- Spent 20 minutes trying to make a simple frame in Photoshop
- Needed to create documentation but your screenshots looked unprofessional
- Wanted to share code but plain text looked boring
- Built something cool but struggled to showcase it visually
This is for you.
I built Tsarr.in for the developer who wants their GitHub README to look professional. For the indie maker who’s launching on Product Hunt. For the student creating a portfolio. For the designer who needs quick mockups. For anyone who cares about how their work looks when they share it.
The Three-Second Workflow
Seriously, it’s this simple:
- Upload – Drag and drop, paste from clipboard, whatever works
- Customize – Add your frame, background, annotations
- Export – Download and share
I timed myself the other day. From opening Tsarr.in to having a finished screenshot ready to share: 11 seconds. Eleven. That’s faster than waiting for Photoshop to even launch.
Why I’m Keeping It Free
People keep asking me when I’m going to monetize it. The honest answer? I don’t know. Maybe never.
I built this because I needed it, and it turns out a lot of other people need it too. Watching people use something I made to share their own creations? That’s reward enough for now.
Plus, I remember being a broke college student trying to build things. Every $10/month subscription was a decision. Every free tool was a blessing. If I can be that blessing for someone else, why wouldn’t I?
Give It a Try
Look, I’m not going to hard-sell you. Either you need better-looking screenshots or you don’t.
If you do, Tsarr.in is at tsarr.in. Open it right now. No account needed. Take any screenshot on your computer, drag it in, and see how it looks with a frame and gradient background.
If you like it, use it. If you don’t, no hard feelings.
And if you do use it and create something cool, tag me on Twitter or shoot me an email. I’d love to see what you’re building. That’s honestly the best part of this whole thing—seeing the creative ways people use it.
One More Thing
If you’re a developer or creator working on your own tools, here’s my advice: build for yourself first. Build the thing you wish existed. Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for it to be perfect. Just put it out there.
I built Tsarr.in in a few weekends because I was frustrated with the existing options. No fancy business plan, no market research. Just scratching my own itch.
And you know what? That’s exactly why it works.
Tsarr.in was created by Tanish Mittal. It’s completely free, requires no login, and will stay that way. Check it out at tsarr.in.