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Flameshot
What it is
Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Capture a selected screen area, annotate it on-screen if needed, and save the image to your computer. Editing options include arrows, text, highlighting, blur or pixelation, drawing, shapes, counters, and solid color boxes. You can customize the interface color, button selection, keyboard shortcuts, and image-saving behavior. Export formats include PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formats. The command-line interface runs commands without opening the graphical interface and supports scripting and key bindings. Flameshot can upload screenshots to Imgur, alerts users before upload, and allows deletion afterward. The project warns that uploaded images are no longer under the user's control, and recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle rather than blur for privacy protection. Download options include Windows installer or portable versions, macOS through Homebrew or a DMG, and Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, or Flathub. Official documentation covers installation, configuration, troubleshooting, platform help, CLI options, and privacy.
For and against
For
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Includes drawing, text, and redaction-style tools
- CLI supports scripting and key bindings
- Can delete uploaded Imgur screenshots
Against
- Uploaded images are no longer under user control
- Project recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle over blur for privacy
The verdict
Flameshot combines area capture, annotation, and local saving with command-line options across three desktop platforms. Consider its warning about control of images uploaded to Imgur.
Who it suits
Flameshot suits people who want to capture and annotate screenshots on desktop systems. Its CLI can also suit users who need scripting or key bindings.
Plans and prices
Flameshot
Free and open-source screenshot software · 64-bit downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
On the record
- Annotations
- Built-in editing tools include arrows, text highlighting, blur or pixelation, text, drawing, shapes, counters, and solid color boxes.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Capture workflow
- Users select a screen area, annotate it on-screen if desired, and save the screenshot to their computer.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The CLI can run commands without launching the GUI and supports scripting and key bindings.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can customize the interface color, button selection, keyboard shortcuts, and how images are saved.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Documentation and help
- Official docs include installation guides, FAQ, troubleshooting, Wayland help, Windows help, configuration, CLI options, and privacy guidance.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formatsflameshot.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Imgur integration
- Flameshot can upload screenshots to Imgur and alerts users before upload; it also allows deletion after upload.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- The site lists 64-bit Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, and Flathub installation options.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- macOS support
- The site offers 64-bit macOS installation via Homebrew or a DMG download.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy guidance
- The project warns that uploaded images are no longer under the user's control and recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle instead of blur for privacy protection.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Project support
- The project invites contributions through documentation, bug reproduction, design, C++ development, and feature suggestions.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Flameshot is a free and open-source, cross-platform tool for taking screenshots.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The site offers 64-bit Windows installer and portable downloads.flameshot.org · read 7 Oct 2026
