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.

vs Screely

Better Flow vs Screely

Screely is a simple browser frame tool. Better Flow goes much further — video export, 3D effects, 100+ backgrounds, and it's fully open source.

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TL;DR — The Short Answer

Screely lets you add a browser window frame to screenshots, which is useful but very limited. Better Flow does everything Screely does and much more: 3D perspective effects, animated exports to MP4 and GIF, over 100 background styles, and device frames beyond just browser windows — all completely free.

Our verdict: Screely is a quick tool for simple browser frames. Better Flow is a full screenshot studio. If you need more than basic frames, Better Flow handles everything Screely can't — for free.

Pricing

Screely

Free with basic features. Some advanced background options require registration or are limited.

Better Flow

$0 forever. No paid tier, no sign-up, no watermarks. All features included under Apache 2.0 open source license.

Feature Comparison

Feature Screely Better Flow

Free to use

No account required Limited

Browser window frames

Multiple browser styles Basic

Custom backgrounds Limited

3D perspective transforms

Video / GIF export

Local processing (no uploads)

Open source

4K high-res export

Frequently asked questions

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