About Lightshot
A free screenshot tool for Windows and Mac. It allows users to capture any area of the desktop, edit screenshots with an in-app editor, and share them instantly via a web link. Also available as a browser extension.
Lightshot is a free and lightweight screenshot utility for Windows and Mac, also available as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox. The tool enables users to quickly capture a selected area of their screen, annotate it with a simple editor, and then either save it locally, copy it to the clipboard, or upload it to the cloud to get a shareable link. Key features include a similar image search function, which finds visually similar images on the web based on the captured screenshot. The application is entirely free and does not have paid tiers or pricing plans. Support is available via email and a set of online tutorials.
Pros & Cons
- Completely free to use with no paid tiers or subscriptions.
- Very fast and lightweight, with a simple and intuitive user interface.
- Instantly uploads screenshots and provides a shareable link.
- Available for both Windows and Mac, as well as major browser extensions.
- Editing tools are basic and lack advanced features found in dedicated image editors.
- Requires an internet connection to upload and share screenshots via a link.
- No native mobile applications for iOS or Android.
Features
Key features
Select any area on the desktop and capture it with two clicks.
Upload screenshots to the server to get a short, shareable link immediately.
Edit screenshots instantly with tools for annotation, drawing, and highlighting.
Select an image on the screen to find visually similar images online.
Available as a native application for Windows and Mac, and as an extension for major web browsers.
Additional features
Captures any selected region of the screen quickly using mouse selection.
Adds text, arrows, shapes, highlights, and freehand drawings directly after capture.
Uploads screenshots and generates instant shareable links through the prnt.sc service.
Searches the web for visually similar images from a screenshot.
Saves screenshots locally in PNG, JPG, or BMP formats or copies them directly to the clipboard.
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About Lightshot
A free screenshot tool for Windows and Mac. It allows users to capture any area of the desktop, edit screenshots with an in-app editor, and share them instantly via a web link. Also available as a browser extension.
Lightshot Details
Lightshot's In-App Market Place
Does Lightshot have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Completely free to use with no paid tiers or subscriptions.
- Very fast and lightweight, with a simple and intuitive user interface.
- Instantly uploads screenshots and provides a shareable link.
- Available for both Windows and Mac, as well as major browser extensions.
- Editing tools are basic and lack advanced features found in dedicated image editors.
- Requires an internet connection to upload and share screenshots via a link.
- No native mobile applications for iOS or Android.
Lightshot's Support Options
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