Lightshot (screenshot tool)

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

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

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:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 701.44K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.2.5resigned1)
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Incredibly easy to use
  • Fast and convenient for capturing screenshots
  • Allows for quick editing and sharing of images
  • High usability for both work and personal use
Cons
  • Screenshots are often blank or do not save properly
  • Issues with text and arrows not showing up in screenshots
  • Occasional need to reselect area for capturing
  • No internal application settings for naming or organizing saved screenshots
Most mentioned
  • Screenshots not saving correctly
  • Ease of use and convenience
  • Editing features (text and arrows) not working as expected
User reviews
Why it is not producing the URLs?
by Maliha Anjum, 2024-12-19

not working now ..please fix it
by Smit Chauhan, 2024-12-19

It's perfect
by Open Angel, 2024-12-18
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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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