Lightscreen
lightscreen.com.ar
What it is
Lightscreen automates screenshot capture and saves and catalogs images on disk according to user preferences. It can run as a hidden background process and respond to global hotkeys, with six configurable capture actions. Users can resize or adjust the capture area, then review an image in a preview window with an integrated viewer. Captures can be named sequentially or with customizable date and time formats. For sharing, Lightscreen uploads to Imgur and compatible pomf clones; users can also add other compatible hosts manually. Imgur uploads are anonymous, and the help page describes account uploads as planned for a later version. Portable mode stores preferences in config.ini so settings can move with the installation. Lightscreen supports Windows and Linux, and the site lists version 2.5 with improvements to area capture and fixes for cursor capture, crashes, and SSL issues. Uploads may require OpenSSL support on either platform. The code is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2, and the listed Free plan costs nothing.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Lightscreen automates saving and cataloging screenshots as files on disk according to user preferences.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Supported platforms
- Windows,LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- License
- The code is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Maker
- The site credits Lightscreen to Christian Kaiser.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Background operation
- It runs as a hidden background process and can be invoked with one or more hotkeys.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Capture controls
- It offers six configurable actions with global hotkey access and lets users resize and readjust the capture area.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- File naming
- Screenshots can be named sequentially or with customizable date and time formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- 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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Imgur account limit
- The help page describes Imgur uploads as anonymous and says account uploads would come in a later version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Latest listed version
- The site lists version 2.5 and describes improved area capture, date naming usability, and cursor capture, crash, and SSL fixes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Linux support
- The changelog lists Linux compatibility, and the help page says Linux users may need to install OpenSSL through their package manager.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- OpenSSL requirement
- The help page says Windows or Linux users may need to install OpenSSL support for uploads.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Other upload hosts
- Users can download a list of pomf clones and manually add other compatible hosts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Portable mode
- Portable mode stores preferences in a config.ini file so the installation can be moved without losing settings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Portable use
- Portable mode stores preferences in a config.ini file so users can move the installation without losing settings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Previews
- A preview window includes an integrated image viewer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- 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).Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Screenshot naming
- Screenshots can be named sequentially or by customizable date and time formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Security and fixes
- Version 2.5 lists fixes for cursor capture, crashes, and SSL issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
- Upload services
- Lightscreen can upload screenshots to Imgur and compatible pomf clones, and users can add other compatible hosts manually.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
Plans and prices
Free Free Not stated Read 11 Oct 2026 · lightscreen.com.ar
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Six configurable actions use global hotkeys
- Capture area can be resized or adjusted
- Supports sequential or date-based filenames
- Portable mode keeps preferences in config.ini
- Works on Windows and Linux
Limits
- Uploads may require OpenSSL support
- Imgur uploads are anonymous; account uploads were planned
Who it suits
Lightscreen suits Windows and Linux users who want configurable screenshot capture, local file naming, and optional uploads. Portable mode may fit users who want settings to travel with an installation.
Verdict
Lightscreen brings background capture, configurable naming, and image uploads together in a free utility. Check the OpenSSL requirement for uploads and the stated limit on Imgur account uploads before choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- Screenshot Software#13 of 398.2
- Screenshot tools#29 of 407.7
