Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.
What is Lightshot (screenshot tool)?
Lightshot (screenshot tool) is a Chrome extension that allows users to take quick and customizable screenshots. With a simple interface and lightweight design, users can easily select any part of the page for screenshots and edit them in place. It also enables saving the screenshot on the disk or uploading it to the cloud for easy sharing. Other features include searching for similar screenshots and copying them to the clipboard. The extension seeks permissions for actions like tabs manipulation, notifications display, data modification for copy-pasting, and managing downloads.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-23)
Creation date: 2020-01-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 701.44K

Other platforms

Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.2.5resigned1)
3.95 (200) 31,892+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Lightshot is the fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. Simple interface, nothing useless and light weight.

Features:

  • take screenshot and share it in few clicks
  • select any part of the page
  • edit screenshot in place
  • save on a disk or upload to the cloud
  • search for similar screenshots
  • copy screenshot in clipboard

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Clarification of the extension permissions:

  • Read your browsing history - Chrome adds this line when we request tabs manipulation permission. Lightshot opens screenshot in a new tab, that is why we need it.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Fast screenshot capturing
  • Ability to edit and share images quickly
Cons
  • Screenshots often saved as blank or empty images
  • Issues with saving locations and naming conventions for files
  • Recent functionality problems, making the tool unreliable
Most mentioned
  • Screenshots are blank or not saved properly
  • Difficulty in accessing saved screenshots
  • Previously loved tool but now has significant issues
Recent reviews
by Punitha, 2024-11-03

worked great for me for a long time. Now, pfft not so much.
by Heidi Braun, 2024-11-02

o melhor de todos amoooooo
by Vanessa Cordeiro, 2024-10-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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