Time tracking with screenshots
Memory fades.
Screenshots don't.
Screenshots captured automatically as you work
Each screenshot is linked to your activity timeline
You decide what gets captured and who can see it
How screenshot time tracking works
capture, review, bill
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Automatic capture
ManicTime takes screenshots at regular intervals while you work. Set the frequency - every 5, 10, or 30 seconds - and let it run in the background.
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Linked to your timeline
Every screenshot is attached to the exact moment in your activity timeline. Click any point in your day to see what was on your screen at that time.
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Review and assign time
Use the visual record to accurately assign time to projects and clients. Screenshots remove any doubt about what you were working on and when.
Screenshots captured automatically
ManicTime takes screenshots at configurable intervals - you set how often, and it handles the rest. There's nothing to click, no recording to start. Screenshots accumulate silently as you work, building a visual record of your entire day.
This works especially well for tasks that are hard to describe in a timesheet entry. Instead of writing "worked on design", you have visual proof of exactly which screens, files, and tools were in use.
This works especially well for tasks that are hard to describe in a timesheet entry. Instead of writing "worked on design", you have visual proof of exactly which screens, files, and tools were in use.
Every screenshot tied to your activity timeline
Screenshots in ManicTime aren't just a gallery of images - they're anchored to your activity timeline. Each screenshot appears at the exact moment it was taken, alongside the application and website data for that same moment.
This makes it trivial to reconstruct your workday. Scroll through your timeline, see what was on your screen, and assign that time to the right project - all from a single view.
This makes it trivial to reconstruct your workday. Scroll through your timeline, see what was on your screen, and assign that time to the right project - all from a single view.
You control what gets captured
Privacy matters. ManicTime gives you full control over screenshot tracking: choose which applications trigger a screenshot, set the capture frequency, or disable screenshots entirely at any time.
For team deployments, administrators can configure screenshot policies per user or team, and employees can see exactly what is being recorded. ManicTime supports both full transparency and highly restricted tracking - you decide what fits your team's culture.
For team deployments, administrators can configure screenshot policies per user or team, and employees can see exactly what is being recorded. ManicTime supports both full transparency and highly restricted tracking - you decide what fits your team's culture.
Prove your hours to clients
For freelancers and contractors, screenshots are the clearest evidence of work done. When a client questions an invoice, you can show them a visual record of every hour billed - what was open, what was being worked on, and when.
This removes billing disputes before they start. Clients who can see the evidence of your work are far more likely to pay promptly and trust your future invoices.
This removes billing disputes before they start. Clients who can see the evidence of your work are far more likely to pay promptly and trust your future invoices.
Who benefits most from screenshot time tracking?
Screenshot tracking adds value in a variety of work contexts - here are the most common use cases.
Freelancers & contractors
Capture visual proof of every billable hour. Generate invoices with confidence and resolve client disputes with a timestamped screenshot record that leaves no room for doubt.
Remote teams
Give managers visibility into remote work without micromanagement. Screenshots provide just enough context to understand what the team is working on, without constant check-ins.
Project managers
Accurately attribute time to projects and tasks. Screenshots make it easy to verify that tracked time corresponds to actual project work, improving billing accuracy across the team.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about time tracking with screenshots in ManicTime.
Related features
Automatic time tracking
Screenshots are just one part of ManicTime's automatic tracking - apps, websites, and documents are all captured too.
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Privacy control
Choose exactly what ManicTime tracks. Exclude personal apps, limit sharing, or keep everything local.
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Assign time to projects and tasks
Turn your automatically recorded activity into accurate timesheets and client invoices.
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