Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Easy and convenient screenshot tool. Allows you to make screenshots of any selected area (video and flash too), edit and upload it to server.

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Lightshot is a convenient Chrome extension that lets you quickly capture screenshots of any selected area within your browser tab, including video and flash content. Simply click the Lightshot icon, select the area to capture, and choose to save the image locally or upload it to the server for instant sharing.

With Lightshot, you can resize and move the selection area right inside your browser without needing external apps. It offers editing capabilities such as adding text, drawing lines, and more, making it easy to customize your screenshots before saving or sharing. This lightweight tool streamlines screenshot tasks and enhances productivity for everyday browsing.

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By:

Serg at SkillBrains

Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

6.2.5resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726055

Creation date:

2009-12-14

Risk:

Permissions:

<all_urls>
tabs
activeTab
storage
unlimitedStorage
notifications
clipboardWrite
downloads
cookies

Size:

707.64K

Email:

su*****@skillbrains.com

URLs:

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

15 hours ago

Ranking

Other rankings

#40 in Social & Communication

#49 in Photos, Music & Videos

#3 in greenshot keyword 54

#3 in screenshot keyword 85

#3 in screenshots keyword 85

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Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v7.0.1)

2,000,000+ 4.38

(6,952)

Top 10 Best Screenshot Extensions for Chrome in 2025

User reviews

Pros

User-friendly and easy to use
Effective screenshot tool
Offers editing options after capturing screenshots
High praise for its functionality

Cons

Lacks 'Copy to clipboard' functionality
No scrolling feature for capturing long web pages
Auto zoom issues on Mac OS
Limited selection options compared to built-in tools

Recent reviews

by mohamedyasser, 2025-04-10

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by Firefox user 16062174, 2025-03-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Lightshot (screenshot tool) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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