Smart Ruler Capture is a professional screen capture tool designed for designers, developers, and anyone needing precise on‑screen measurements. It features multiple active capture zones, an overlay ruler with configurable units (px, in, cm), and a customizable grid for perfect alignment. The app offers eight color themes, full keyboard control, and works entirely offline - no analytics, no cloud uploads. Settings are automatically saved between sessions.
Includes handy keyboard shortcuts like
Capture Commands
-- Ctrl+Shift+C - Capture all visible areas
-- Ctrl+Alt+C - Capture active area only
-- Ctrl+Shift+F - Full screen capture
Area Manipulation
-- Ctrl+Arrows - Resize active area
-- Ctrl+V - Paste from Clipboard
-- Ctrl+Alt+V - Vertical Ruler
-- Ctrl+Alt+H - Horizontal Ruler
-- Ctrl+Alt+O - Toggle Ruler
Available as an installer or portable version for Windows.
https://lakepee.github.io/smartrulercaptures/
Features
- Multi‑area Capture – Create and manage multiple active capture zones at once
- Smart Ruler – Built‑in overlay ruler with configurable units (px, in, cm)
- Grid Overlay – Toggle customizable grid lines for precise alignment
- Unlimited Color Themes – Personalize with cyan, purple, amber, and more
- Keyboard‑First Workflow – Full keyboard control for efficient operation
- Auto‑State Save – Settings persist automatically between sessions
- Privacy First – 100% offline, no analytics, no cloud uploads
- Handy Shortcuts – Quick actions like Ctrl+Shift+C, Ctrl+Arrows, Ctrl+Alt+O and more