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Lightshot

Free screenshot tool for Windows and Mac with quick editing and link sharing.

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About Lightshot

Lightshot is a small, free screenshot utility from Skillbrains. Press the Print Screen key, drag over any part of the screen, and a toolbar appears for adding arrows, boxes, text and highlights before you save, copy to the clipboard or upload. Uploading sends the image to prntscr.com and returns a short link, which makes it popular for quickly sharing a capture in chat or a support ticket. A free account keeps a gallery of your uploads, and there's an online editor for later changes plus a reverse image search for finding similar pictures. It runs on Windows and macOS, and browser extensions exist for Chrome and Firefox. Lightshot is deliberately basic: there is no screen recording, scrolling capture or OCR, and uploads go to a public image host, so it's not the right choice for sensitive material.

Best for: Anyone who wants a fast Print Screen replacement with simple annotations and instant share links.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free with no paid tier
  • Region capture and annotation in two clicks from the Print Screen key
  • One-click upload gives a short shareable link
  • Available on Windows, macOS and as browser extensions

Why people leave

  • No screen recording, scrolling capture or OCR
  • Uploaded screenshots live on a public image host, so private details need care
  • Saves only PNG, BMP and JPG

Top Lightshot alternatives

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  1. 1Snagit logo
    Snagit

    Paid but far more complete, with scrolling capture, video recording and a richer editor for documentation.

    67.6
  2. 2Flameshot logo
    Flameshot

    Open source with a similar drag-and-annotate flow, and it runs on Linux too.

    66.5
  3. 3PixPin logo
    PixPin

    Adds OCR, long screenshots and pinning captures on screen while keeping a quick capture workflow.

    57.2
  4. 4ShareX logo
    ShareX

    Free and open source on Windows, adding screen recording, OCR, scrolling capture and many upload targets.

    54.4

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Lightshot: common questions

Is Lightshot free?

Yes, Lightshot is free to use.

Is Lightshot open source?

No, Lightshot is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Flameshot and ShareX.

What platforms does Lightshot run on?

Lightshot is available for Windows, macOS and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Lightshot?

The highest-ranked Lightshot alternatives right now are Snagit, Flameshot and PixPin. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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