Pointframe is a lightweight Windows screen capture and annotation tool.
Press Print Screen to draw a region, annotate with arrows, shapes, text, blur,
and numbered steps, then copy to clipboard, pin as a floating always-on-top window,
or record your screen to MP4 with optional microphone audio. Includes built-in OCR
to extract text from any screenshot. No subscription, no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is Pointframe?
Pointframe is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from Dimitar Radenkov. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.7.163, released on October 24, 2026. 192 versions are listed since April 19, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dimitar-radenkov/Pointframe) has 14 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “Let your coding agent test the real Windows UI: an MCP server and CLI that inspect your app, drive its controls, and run repeatable checks with screenshots and signed evidence. Also a free screenshot, annotation and recording app. Open source, Windows x64.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Pointframe is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pointframe safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
035FB99C2F3B2AF74CB3B44E6B902987020482353E991208F7B8D669920A072A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 192 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7.163Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.162 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.161 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.160 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.159 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.158 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.157 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.7.156 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DimitarRadenkov.Pointframe -ePointframe-6.7.163-x64-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dimitar Radenkov
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dimitar-radenkov/Pointframe
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.7.163
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 192
- GitHub stars
- 14
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DimitarRadenkov.Pointframe
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pointframe free?
Yes. Pointframe is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Pointframe safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Pointframe with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Pointframe be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Pointframe run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Pointframe?
The versions page lists all 192 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to Pointframe?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
