Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Name: Lightshot (screenshot tool)
Rating: 3.9761 (209 reviews)
Author: Serg at SkillBrains

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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Features & Capabilities

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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Version:

6.2.5resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726055

Creation date:

2009-12-14

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Size:

691.06KB

Email:

su*****@skillbrains.com

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

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Ranking

# 437 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#48 in Social & Communication

#54 in Photos, Music & Videos

#3 in tool keyword 57

#4 in screenshots keyword 77

#5 in greenshot keyword 54

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Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v7.0.1)

2,000,000 4.36

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Developed by:

Serg at SkillBrains

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lightshot/

Email:

su*****@skillbrains.com

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User Reviews

Reviews are mixed but largely positive about Lightshot’s design and ease of use. Many praise its simple UI and basic functionality. However, the main issues mentioned across reviews are the lack of a copy-to-clipboard button and the inability to scroll to capture full pages (only a selected area). Some notes mention editing options and occasional platform quirks, but these are less consistently reported. In short, users like the UI and workflow, but missing clipboard copy and full-page capture are the biggest drawbacks.

Pros

Easy to use / simple interface
Visually appealing design
Some editing options available
Generally positive sentiment about the tool

Cons

Missing copy to clipboard / no Copy to Clipboard button
No scrolling / cannot capture full pages (only a selected area)

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-02-27

it's fine

by Fi*****, 2026-01-26

NGL реально крутой дизайн, я балдею с него :)

by si*****, 2025-09-20

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Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) Safe?

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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