What is Lightshot?
Lightshot is a versatile and convenient screen capture tool available for Windows and Mac platforms. It provides users with the ability to take screenshots, edit them, and instantly upload them online for sharing or further manipulation. The tool is accessible through various platforms, including a desktop application, a Firefox addon, and a Chrome extension, ensuring seamless integration across different user environments.
Highlights
- Screenshot Editing: Lightshot offers a suite of editing tools, enabling users to annotate, crop, or apply various effects to their captured screenshots
- Online Sharing: Screenshots can be easily uploaded to a dedicated domain (prnt.sc or prntscr.com), allowing for quick sharing and collaboration with others
- Cross-Platform Availability: Lightshot is accessible through desktop applications, browser extensions, and addons, catering to the needs of users across different systems
- Similar Image Search: The tool provides a feature that allows users to search for visually similar images, expanding the possibilities for research and exploration.
Features
Native application
Colored Text
Low memory footprint
Edit screenshots
Instant edit screenshots
Built-in editor
Lightweight
Browser extension
Upload Screenshot
Override print-screen hotkey
Annotate Screenshot
Share screenshots
Automatic upload
Downscale Retina Display