Lightshot (screenshot tool)

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.
Stats
Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 6.3.2 (Last updated: 2024-03-19)
Creation date: 2020-01-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Size: 700.42K
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Lightshot (screenshot tool)
Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.2.4)
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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.
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User reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Convenient
  • Great for simple screenshots
Cons
  • Issues with capturing entire screen
  • Problems with editing and saving screenshots
Most mentioned
  • Works well for simple screenshots
  • Problems with capturing entire screen
  • Issues with editing and saving screenshots
Recent reviews
by Radi Kapsazova Radi Kapsazova, 2024-03-27

Finalmente un'applicazione semplice che funziona senza troppi passaggi
by gaetano fortugno gaetano fortugno, 2024-03-21

I LOVE Lightshot!! It is far superior to others I have tried!!
by Claire Grostefon Claire Grostefon, 2024-03-20
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Safety
Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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