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Spectacle

Ch 246.5of 60 Screen Capture Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Annotation toolsYes
  4. 4Export formatsPNG
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Overview

Spectacle is ranked #24 of 60 in screen capture software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

Spectacle plans and pricing

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Spectacle Free Linux application · GPL-2.0+ apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on screen capture software

Annotation tools
Yesapps.kde.org
Export formats
PNGapps.kde.org

Facts

Purpose
Spectacle captures desktop screenshots.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Capture targets
It can capture the entire desktop, a single monitor, the active window, the window under the mouse, or a rectangular screen region.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Output
Captured images can be printed, sent to other applications for manipulation, or quickly saved as-is.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Editing
The handbook says screenshots can be annotated before printing, sending to other applications, or saving.docs.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Shortcuts
The listed features include keyboard shortcuts for taking screenshots.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The KDE Applications page offers installation on Linux through Discover and other AppStream application stores, and says users can also use their distribution’s package manager.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
License
The page lists Spectacle under the GPL-2.0+ license.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Export plugins
The page lists KIPI Plugins as an extension, and the plugin page says they add export features to Gwenview and Spectacle.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Plugin destinations
The KIPI Plugins page says plugins export images to services such as Mediawiki or Facebook or to a local album.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Help
The Spectacle page links to its handbook and KDE community forum for help.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
KDE’s software privacy policy says KDE software generally does not transfer information from users’ devices except as a result of an explicit user action.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Distributor caveat
KDE’s privacy policy says third-party distributors may modify software so it no longer respects the policy, and recommends checking with the distributor.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
Maintainer organization
The Spectacle page identifies KDE as its maker, and KDE e.V. says it represents the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.ev.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026

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