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Lightscreen
What it is
Lightscreen is free screenshot software for Windows and Linux that saves and catalogs captures on disk according to your preferences. It can run as a hidden background process and respond to global hotkeys. Six configurable actions are available, and the capture area can be resized or adjusted. A preview window includes an image viewer. Screenshots can be uploaded to Imgur and compatible pomf clones; users can download a clone list or add other compatible hosts manually. Imgur uploads are anonymous, while account uploads were planned for a later version. File names can use sequential numbering or customizable date and time formats. Portable mode keeps preferences in a config.ini file so the installation can move with its settings. The site lists version 2.5, with area-capture improvements and cursor, crash, and SSL fixes. Uploads may require OpenSSL support.
For and against
For
- Free plan at no cost
- Six configurable global-hotkey actions
- Sequential or customizable date-time filenames
- Portable config.ini mode
- Uploads to Imgur and pomf-compatible hosts
Against
- Imgur account uploads were planned, not available
- Uploads may require OpenSSL support
- Listed release is version 2.5
The verdict
Lightscreen centers on configurable screenshot capture and file naming, with preview and upload options. Its anonymous Imgur workflow and possible OpenSSL requirement are important before sharing captures.
Who it suits
Lightscreen suits Windows or Linux users who want hotkey-based capture, local file organization, and optional image-host uploads. Portable mode helps people moving an installation between locations.
Plans and prices
Free
Not stated
Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
On the record
- Background operation
- It runs as a hidden background process and can be invoked with one or more hotkeys.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Capture controls
- It offers six configurable actions with global hotkey access and lets users resize and readjust the capture area.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- File naming
- Screenshots can be named sequentially or with customizable date and time formats.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Image uploads
- Screenshots can be uploaded to Imgur and other image hosts; Imgur uploads can be anonymous, and the help page says account uploads were planned for a later version.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Imgur account limit
- The help page describes Imgur uploads as anonymous and says account uploads would come in a later version.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Latest listed version
- The site lists version 2.5 and describes improved area capture, date naming usability, and cursor capture, crash, and SSL fixes.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The code is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- The changelog lists Linux compatibility, and the help page says Linux users may need to install OpenSSL through their package manager.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site credits Lightscreen to Christian Kaiser.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- OpenSSL requirement
- The help page says Windows or Linux users may need to install OpenSSL support for uploads.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Other upload hosts
- Users can download a list of pomf clones and manually add other compatible hosts.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Portable mode
- Portable mode stores preferences in a config.ini file so the installation can be moved without losing settings.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Portable use
- Portable mode stores preferences in a config.ini file so users can move the installation without losing settings.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Previews
- A preview window includes an integrated image viewer.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Lightscreen automates saving and cataloging screenshots as files on disk according to user preferences.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Release
- The maker’s download link leads to the Lightscreen 2.5 release on GitHub, dated June 19 (the release page does not state a year in the opened content).github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Screenshot naming
- Screenshots can be named sequentially or by customizable date and time formats.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security and fixes
- Version 2.5 lists fixes for cursor capture, crashes, and SSL issues.lightscreen.com.ar · read 11 Oct 2026
