# Disable shadow

Disable screenshot shadow when capturing an app (⌘ cmd+⇧ shift+4 then space).

• Tested on macOS:
  • Monterey
  • Big Sur
  • Catalina
  • Mojave
• Parameter type: bool

# Set to false (default value)

Add a shadow to screenshots

defaults write com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow" -bool "false" 

# Set to true

Remove the default shadow from screenshots

defaults write com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow" -bool "true" 

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow"

# Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow"