Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.

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Lightshot (screenshot tool) - Convenient and Simple Screenshot Extension

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.

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Extension stats

By: https://app.prntscr.com

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.38

(6,933)

3 new ratings

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

Email: se*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 239 ▲ 10

Other rankings

#13 in Tools ▼ 1

#3 in screenshot keyword 73

#6 in screenshots keyword 55 ▼ 1

#11 in fastest way keyword 69 ▲ 5

#31 in tool keyword 36 ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.2.5resigned1)

3.96

(202) 32,486+

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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.

User reviews

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Pros

Allows precise area capture
User-friendly and easy to use
Has been stable for many users over the years
Ideal for quick screenshots

Cons

Frequently fails to capture images (resulting in blank or black screenshots)
Does not work well with additional annotations (text, arrows)
Inconsistent performance (requires multiple attempts to capture area)
Some users report that the extension is not functioning at all

Most mentioned

The extension fails to capture images correctly
Users express frustration over recent functionality issues
The application used to be reliable, but many now face problems
Request for fixes and improvements due to recent updates

User reviews

I have been using this tool for almost 12 years now. It is the first thing I install on any new machine I get. So indispensable.

Adam Fisher, 2025-01-20

Lightshot is GREAT because I can snip the exact area I wanted to capture. Thank you!!! I Love the Retro-ish theme to it too. "If it aint broke dont break it" !! Thank you for not being sketchy like "GoFullPage" <-- [Dont Download] <--) That is all.