Better Flow is a free, open-source screenshot studio that runs entirely in your browser. It transforms raw screenshots into production-ready visuals with browser frames, 3D effects, animations, and backgrounds. No sign-up, no data uploads, and no server roundtrips — all processing happens locally.

Yes. Better Flow is completely free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or usage limits. You can use the web app at app.betterflow.site or fork and self-host the code from GitHub.

What file formats can Better Flow export?

Better Flow exports PNG and JPG images at up to 5x scale (4K quality), animated MP4 and WebM video files, and GIF animations. All exports are generated locally in your browser using FFmpeg WASM and WebCodecs.

How is Better Flow different from Shots.so, Screely, or Pika?

Better Flow is open source (Apache 2.0) and processes everything locally in your browser — no uploads, no accounts, and no telemetry. Unlike Shots.so, Screely, or Pika, it supports video animation export (MP4, WebM, GIF), a timeline editor, and 3D perspective transforms. It is also completely free with no paid tier.

Does Better Flow upload my screenshots to a server?

No. Better Flow processes all images and videos locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API, Konva, and FFmpeg WASM. Your screenshots never leave your device. There is zero telemetry and no server roundtrips during editing or export.

What browser mockup styles does Better Flow support?

Better Flow supports Safari and Chrome browser frame mockups, Arc browser style, Polaroid frames, glass frames, and outline device frames. It also includes 3D perspective transforms, depth shadows, and over 100 background styles including gradients, noise, and mesh patterns.

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Better Flow vs the alternatives

How does Better Flow compare to the most popular screenshot beautifier tools?

Better Flow vs Shots.so

Shots.so is popular but charges for backgrounds and watermark-free exports. Better Flow gives you everything free.

Better Flow vs Screely

Screely adds browser frames to screenshots. Better Flow does the same plus 3D effects, video export, and 100+ backgrounds.

Better Flow vs Pika

Pika adds watermarks on the free tier. Better Flow is fully free, no watermarks, no account, and locally processed.

Better Flow vs Snappify

Snappify requires a subscription for most features. Better Flow is free and open source with browser mockups and video export.