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Lightshot

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Spec score 8.1 #18 of 61 in Screen Capture Software

What it is

Lightshot is a free screenshot tool for capturing a selected area of a desktop. It lets users edit an image during capture or later in an online editor, add annotations, save locally, or upload it and share a short link. Supported image formats are PNG, BMP, and JPG. Lightshot can also search for images similar to a selected area on screen. The maker offers desktop applications for Windows and Mac, plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera. There is no application designed specifically for Linux; the maker describes running it with Wine and says Ubuntu compatibility has been tested. On Windows, a selected screenshot can be copied to the clipboard with Ctrl+C. 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. Lightshot is offered free, with no paid plan or usage limits stated on the listed pages.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Support
The maker directs users with problems or feedback to [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Account and screenshot history
An account on prntscr.com is required to find all screenshots taken through the service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Browser extension
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Browser extensions
The maker lists Lightshot availability for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Clipboard
On Windows, users can copy a selected screenshot to the clipboard with Ctrl+C.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Data collection
The privacy policy says the service collects usage and device information, including IP address, browser type, and page and image viewing statistics.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Editing
Screenshots can be edited while capturing or later in an online editor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Export formats
PNG, BMP, JPGRead 19 Sep 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Image formats
The FAQ lists PNG, BMP, and JPG as supported image formats.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Image search
Lightshot can search for images similar to a selected image on the screen.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Screenshot capture
Lightshot lets users select an area of the desktop and capture it with two button clicks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Sharing
Uploading a screenshot provides a short link for sharing it over the internet.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Upload restrictions
The terms prohibit uploading content including pornography, infringing material, spam, and non-image or non-video files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Windows and Mac
The download page offers desktop applications for Windows and Mac.Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Selected-area screenshots · Online sharing · Screenshot editing · Local image saving Read 19 Sep 2026 · app.prntscr.com
Lightshot Free Download offered for free; no paid plan or usage limits stated on the pages reviewed Read 8 Oct 2026 · app.prntscr.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Captures selected desktop areas.
  • Offers an online editor and annotations.
  • Saves locally or shares with a short link.
  • Supports PNG, BMP, and JPG.
  • Free plan includes screenshot editing and local saving.

Limits

  • Uploaded images are public to anyone with their URL.
  • A prntscr.com account is required to find all screenshots.
  • No application is designed specifically for Linux.

Who it suits

Lightshot suits people who need to capture, annotate, save, or share selected desktop areas, particularly on Windows or Mac. Its public-link sharing is for images that do not need secure storage.

Verdict

Lightshot covers selected-area capture, editing, local saving, and link sharing at no cost. Treat uploads as public, and note that Linux use is described through Wine rather than a dedicated application.

Where Specifiction places it

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