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Lightshot
What it is
Lightshot is a free screenshot tool for capturing a selected area of the desktop. A capture can be edited during selection or later in an online editor, annotated, saved locally, or uploaded for a short sharing link. Supported image formats are PNG, BMP, and JPG. Lightshot can search for images similar to a selected screen area and, on Windows, copy a capture to the clipboard with Ctrl+C. Desktop applications are offered for Windows and Mac, while browser extensions are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera. There is no dedicated Linux application; the maker describes using Wine and reports Ubuntu compatibility testing. A prntscr.com account is required to find all screenshots taken through the service. Uploaded images are public to anyone with their URL, and the service is not intended as secure image storage. The privacy policy says usage and device information is collected, including IP address, browser type, and viewing statistics. The Free plan is free.
For and against
For
- Captures a selected screen area quickly
- Includes online editing and annotations
- Supports PNG, BMP, and JPG
- Provides short links for sharing
- Available as desktop apps and extensions
Against
- Uploaded images are public by URL
- No dedicated Linux application
- An account is needed for screenshot history
- Collects usage and device information
The verdict
Lightshot focuses on fast selected-area capture with editing, saving, and sharing. Its public-upload model and limited Linux support deserve attention before using it for sensitive images.
Who it suits
It suits people who need quick area screenshots with basic editing, local saving, or online sharing. Windows, Mac, and browser users have listed access options.
Plans and prices
Free
Selected-area screenshots · Online sharing · Screenshot editing · Local image saving
Read 19 Sep 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Lightshot
Download offered for free; no paid plan or usage limits stated on the pages reviewed
Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
On the record
- Account and screenshot history
- An account on prntscr.com is required to find all screenshots taken through the service.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- Yesapp.prntscr.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Browser extensions
- The maker lists Lightshot availability for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Clipboard
- On Windows, users can copy a selected screenshot to the clipboard with Ctrl+C.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says the service collects usage and device information, including IP address, browser type, and page and image viewing statistics.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Screenshots can be edited while capturing or later in an online editor.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNG, BMP, JPGapp.prntscr.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Image formats
- The FAQ lists PNG, BMP, and JPG as supported image formats.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Image search
- Lightshot can search for images similar to a selected image on the screen.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux
- Lightshot does not have an application designed specifically for Linux, but the maker describes running it with Wine and says Ubuntu compatibility has been tested.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and visibility
- The privacy policy says every uploaded image is public to anyone with its URL and the site is not intended as a secure image storage platform.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Screenshot capture
- Lightshot lets users select an area of the desktop and capture it with two button clicks.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Uploading a screenshot provides a short link for sharing it over the internet.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with problems or feedback to [email protected].app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Upload restrictions
- The terms prohibit uploading content including pornography, infringing material, spam, and non-image or non-video files.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Windows and Mac
- The download page offers desktop applications for Windows and Mac.app.prntscr.com · read 8 Oct 2026
