# FileShot - Secure File Sharing

> Zero-knowledge encrypted file sharing. Drag & drop upload, screenshots, page media scanner, and instant share links.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fileshot-secure-file-sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fileshot-secure-file-sharing)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fileshot-secure-file-sharing`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FileShot.io
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 7
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-18
- **First published:** 2026-03-15
- **Size:** 151 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fileshot-secure-file-sharing/)
- **Website:** [https://fileshot.io](https://fileshot.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fileshot-secure-file-sharing/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fileshot-secure-file-sharing/privacy/)

## Description

Zero-knowledge encrypted file sharing — your files are encrypted in the browser before they ever leave your device. The server never sees your data.

<strong>CORE FEATURES</strong>
<ul><li><strong>Instant Secure Sharing</strong> — Drag &amp; drop any file to upload. Get a shareable link instantly. Files are encrypted with AES-256-GCM in the browser. Decryption keys live only in the URL fragment.</li><li><strong>Screenshot &amp; Area Capture</strong> — Capture the visible tab or select a specific region of any page. Screenshots are encrypted and uploaded instantly.</li><li><strong>Page Media Scanner</strong> — Scan any webpage for images, videos, and media files. Select what you want and upload in one click.</li><li><strong>Right-Click Sharing</strong> — Right-click any image, link, selected text, or page to share it securely through FileShot.</li><li><strong>Password Protection</strong> — Add an optional password for an additional layer of encryption on any upload.</li><li><strong>Upload History</strong> — All your uploads are saved locally in the extension. Copy links, view details, or delete entries anytime.</li></ul>
<strong>TOOLS BUILT IN</strong>

PDF Viewer/Editor, Image Converter, Video Downloader, media tools, and more — all accessible from the extension toolbar.

<strong>PRIVACY &amp; PERMISSIONS</strong>

FileShot is privacy-first. No tracking, no analytics, no ads. All encryption happens locally in your browser. The server stores only encrypted blobs and never has access to your keys or file contents.

<strong>LINKS</strong>

Website: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/7ac304e7d59b9816e51d8fd5062d860c59fb85cde98eee53ccc919cf592bb2ff/https%3A//fileshot.io" rel="nofollow">https://fileshot.io</a>
Privacy Policy: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/1cd314b275300893d21b8ca0c874cc949ecbd8522ae2f76002f7bf21b55cb30f/https%3A//fileshot.io/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://fileshot.io/privacy</a>

## Rankings

- #38,586 — Overall
- #22 — sharing
- #26 — team sharing
- #81 — secure
- #107 — file
- #140 — share

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `downloads`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `scripting`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `https://fileshot.io/*`
- `https://api.fileshot.io/*`
- `https://www.fileshot.io/*`

### Content script matches

- `fileshot.io`
- `www.fileshot.io`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fileshot-secure-file-sharing)