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Flameshot

Take screenshots and annotate them directly on your screen.

Free alternative to Snagit · Lightshot

Download & runFreeWindows · macOS · Linux★ 31,541 Images & design

Flameshot is an easy-to-use screenshot tool for your desktop. It lets you capture specific areas or your whole screen, and annotate right away with arrows, text, shapes, or pixelation. You can then copy the image, save it locally, or upload it to Imgur.

✓ Good for

Anyone needing quick screen captures with built-in drawing and markup tools.

✕ Skip it if

People happy with their operating system's basic default screenshot shortcut.

How to start

  1. Download and install Flameshot for your operating system.
  2. Launch the app from your system menu or tray.
  3. Trigger capture with a shortcut to select and annotate.

macOS users may need to allow execution under Privacy & Security settings.

Get it →GitHub repo

Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide

FAQ

Is Flameshot free?

Yes, Flameshot is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, with no paid tiers or API keys needed.

Is Flameshot safe to download?

It is open source (GPL-3.0 license) with 31,541 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

What operating systems does Flameshot support?

Flameshot runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Compiled from the project README. 31,541 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License GPL-3.0 · Last update 2026-11-13