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Image Outliner vs Shotomatic

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Image Outliner compared with Shotomatic
DetailImage Outliner logo Image OutlinerShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesFree image to outline converter for clean outlines, stencils, and line drawings Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 with unlimited local tools and 12 signup credits. Maker: $8.99/mo with 160 monthly AI credits. Studio: $19.99/mo with 420 monthly AI credits. Unlimited: $99.99/mo with unlimited AI usage. One-time packs: Try Pack $3.99 (25 credits), Project Pack $10.99 (120 credits), Batch Pack $29.99 (280 Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Local browser preview without signup
  • Multiple outline styles: Clean Outline, Edge Map, Stencil, Thin Lines, Cricut Cut Lines
  • Adjustable stroke, smoothing, threshold, and outline color
  • Transparent PNG output for stickers and layered designs
  • AI Enhance for cleaner print-ready results
  • Supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats
  • No watermark on free exports
  • Credit-based AI processing system
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Free local tools work without account or AI cost
  • Faster than manual editors like Photoshop or Canva
  • Privacy by default with local processing
  • Focused workflow without unnecessary complexity
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 −1 (down) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)47
Citation Flow (Majestic)2834
Referring domains (Majestic)69129

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