This task can be performed using Quilt
Hands-free screenshot automation for macOS
Best product for this task
Quilt
productivity
Quilt is a macOS app that lets you take automated screenshots of any content on your screen and export them as a searchable PDF. It can press keys or click between captures, making it perfect for scraping textbooks, viewing slides, or archiving protected material. With full control over intervals, countdowns, and capture area, Quilt saves time and works entirely offline.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Quilt automatically captures multiple screenshots in sequence, eliminating the need to manually take each screenshot one by one
- The app converts all your screenshots into a single PDF file where you can search for specific text within the images
- You can set custom time intervals between captures and define exactly which area of your screen to screenshot for consistent results
- Quilt can simulate keyboard presses and mouse clicks between screenshots, making it easy to flip through pages or navigate content automatically
- Everything happens on your Mac without internet connection, so you can process sensitive documents or materials that need to stay private
