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http://txtlabs.com/

This is a Mac app that takes screenshots in Photoshop's PSD format, with every window in a separate layer so you can modify the screenshot later.

All feedback welcome. I'm planning to price between $2.99 and $4.99. Any thoughts?

BTW, this is similar to an existing app called Layers: http://layersapp.com/ - which has more features and is more expensive.

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mrkmcknz
I'd go for a free approach and get the critical mass and feedback to start with.

Then build in more features for the paid version.

Only my advice when you have a competitor who's been around for some time. I get the impression your target user isn't going to be bothered about price.

divtxt
Thanks - I'll definitely try "FREE for a limited time" till I hit enough sales & ratings.
mjs00
Agree with free to start, to work out the use cases and market -- unless you already have a good idea of what some of those use cases are.

For example, if this mainly targets folks doing documentation or tutorials, maybe you could add a few features or workflow things that will help those folks remove the hassle they might have in Layers (automation, preferences, constraints, ?), then charge $10 or $20 from the start.

Or maybe if used by programmers/designers to decompose/capture objects in a constrained area, you have option to save out the elements automatically as individual PSD or PNG, then sell as element extractor for $5 from the start.

Just two thoughts FWIW, good luck, seems very cool!

divtxt
Ok - will use free as introductory/lite pricing.

I wanted to keep the app simple in features, but I will definitely look at a UI for non-photoshop people to choose/move layers & save the resulting PNG.