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Flameshot

Screenshot & Annotation Tool — Flameshot

Want to take a screenshot and instantly draw arrows, highlights or blur sensitive info — without opening Photoshop? Flameshot captures and annotates in one step. Free for Windows, Mac and Linux.

v12.1.0
Oct 2024
WindowsmacOSLinuxFreeOpen Source

Take Screenshots and Annotate Them Instantly — No Second App Needed

The default Windows Snipping Tool lets you take a screenshot. That's it. If you want to draw an arrow, highlight something, or blur out a password before sharing, you have to open Paint or Photoshop and do it there. Flameshot eliminates that extra step.

Press the shortcut, drag to select your area, and immediately draw arrows, add text labels, highlight sections, blur sensitive information, or draw shapes — right on the screenshot before you save or share it. Copy to clipboard with one click, save to disk, or upload to Imgur directly from the tool.

Used by developers filing bug reports, support teams explaining steps, designers giving feedback, and anyone who regularly takes screenshots to communicate. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a global keyboard shortcut you set once.

Key Features

  • Annotate immediately after capture — arrows, text, highlights, shapes, blur
  • Blur sensitive info — hide passwords, emails, or private data before sharing
  • Capture screen, window or custom area — precise selection with one drag
  • Copy to clipboard or save directly — no forced save dialog
  • Upload to Imgur — share screenshots instantly without leaving the app
  • Cross-platform — Windows, macOS, and Linux

Who Is It For?

Anyone who takes screenshots to explain things — bug reports, tutorials, support tickets, documentation — and is tired of opening Photoshop or Paint just to draw an arrow on an image.

Related Tools

  • ShareX — Windows screenshot tool with upload automation, screen recording, and more workflows built on top of capture
  • OBS Studio — Full screen recorder for longer sessions when a screenshot isn't enough

FAQ

How is Flameshot different from the Windows Snipping Tool?+
Snipping Tool captures — Flameshot captures AND annotates in the same step. You can draw arrows, add text, blur areas, and highlight sections immediately after selection without opening a second app.
Does Flameshot work on Linux?+
Yes — Flameshot was originally developed for Linux and works on all major distributions. It's also available for Windows and macOS.
Can Flameshot upload screenshots automatically?+
Yes — Flameshot can upload to Imgur directly from the capture interface. You can also configure it to copy to clipboard, save to disk, or do both simultaneously.