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Stencil Maker vs Shotomatic

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Stencil Maker compared with Shotomatic
DetailStencil Maker logo Stencil MakerShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesTurn any photo into a clean, cut-ready stencil in seconds Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan with full editing and up to 3 layers per download. Pro: $10/month, $90/year, or $99 lifetime. Lifetime includes all Pro features with no subscription renewal. 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
  • Multi-layer stencil separation into tonal or colour layers
  • Smart bridging tools to connect loose pieces
  • Touch-up layers to separate fine details
  • Pattern fills with hatch, crosshatch or dot options
  • Text layers with font selection and bridge tools
  • Full editor in mobile browser without app installation
  • Wall-sized stencil printing with registration marks
  • SVG, DXF and Cricut export for cutting machines
  • Island detection and loose piece identification
  • Keyboard shortcuts for undo, redo, save and tool switching
  • 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
  • No watermark on any downloads
  • Edit and download first stencil without signup or card
  • Supports up to 24 layers in a single project
  • Works for Cricut, laser cutting, screen printing and tattoo stencils
  • Keep It Perfect feature moves loose pieces to a separate layer
  • 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)5 −1 (down) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)97
Citation Flow (Majestic)2334
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