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Flameshot

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Spec score 8.1 #13 of 40 in Screenshot tools

What it is

Flameshot is free, open-source screenshot software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its workflow is to select part of the screen, add annotations if needed, and save the image to a computer. Editing tools include arrows, text, highlighting, drawing, shapes, counters, solid color boxes, and blur or pixelation. Users 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 can run commands without opening the graphical interface and supports scripting and key bindings. Flameshot can upload images to Imgur, alerts users before upload, and allows deletion afterward. The project warns that an uploaded image is no longer under the user's control and recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle rather than blur for privacy protection. Downloads include 64-bit Windows installer and portable versions, macOS installation through Homebrew or a DMG, and Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, or Flathub options. Official documentation covers installation, troubleshooting, configuration, platform help, command-line options, and privacy.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Flameshot is a free and open-source, cross-platform tool for taking screenshots.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · flameshot.org
Annotations
Built-in editing tools include arrows, text highlighting, blur or pixelation, text, drawing, shapes, counters, and solid color boxes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Capture workflow
Users select a screen area, annotate it on-screen if desired, and save the screenshot to their computer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Command line
The CLI can run commands without launching the GUI and supports scripting and key bindings.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Customization
Users can customize the interface color, button selection, keyboard shortcuts, and how images are saved.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Documentation and help
Official docs include installation guides, FAQ, troubleshooting, Wayland help, Windows help, configuration, CLI options, and privacy guidance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Export formats
PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formatsRead 19 Sep 2026 · flameshot.org
Imgur integration
Flameshot can upload screenshots to Imgur and alerts users before upload; it also allows deletion after upload.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Linux support
The site lists 64-bit Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, and Flathub installation options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
macOS support
The site offers 64-bit macOS installation via Homebrew or a DMG download.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Project support
The project invites contributions through documentation, bug reproduction, design, C++ development, and feature suggestions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org
Windows support
The site offers 64-bit Windows installer and portable downloads.Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org

Plans and prices

Flameshot Free Free and open-source screenshot software · 64-bit downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux Read 7 Oct 2026 · flameshot.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source across three desktop platforms.
  • Includes annotation, highlighting, and pixelation tools.
  • CLI supports scripting and key bindings.
  • Exports PNG, TIFF, WebP, and other Qt formats.
  • Offers multiple installation options for each listed platform.

Limits

  • Uploaded images are no longer under the user's control.
  • The project advises against blur for privacy protection.

Who it suits

Flameshot suits people who want a configurable desktop screenshot tool with built-in annotation options. Its CLI may also suit users who want screenshot commands in scripts or key bindings.

Verdict

Flameshot covers screen-area capture, annotation, local saving, and optional Imgur uploads across Linux, macOS, and Windows. For private details, follow the project's guidance to use pixelation or a filled rectangle rather than blur.

Where Specifiction places it

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