Sign in Submit site

Flameshot

github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot Image Tools Open-source projectOpen source

Flameshot is screenshot software for capturing and annotating images from the desktop.

Visit Flameshot 24 alternatives
github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot
Flameshot homepage screenshot

About Flameshot

Flameshot is open-source screenshot software distributed through its GitHub repository. It can capture the screen through a graphical interface or from the command line, with options for fullscreen or a chosen screen, delays, custom save paths and copying to the clipboard, and it includes in-app editing of the captured image. A systray icon appears when the desktop environment provides a tray area, and settings can be changed in the graphical menus, via CLI configuration or by editing the flameshot.ini config file. The project lists upload to Imgur among its features.

Setup differs by platform. On Hyprland, Sway and wlroots-based Wayland compositors, configuration steps are documented separately. On minimal X11 window managers such as i3, dwm, xmonad and bspwm, capture may fail with portal errors and requires enabling legacy X11 capture. On Windows, flameshot.exe does not print console output, so flameshot-cli.exe is provided when console text is needed. Pricing is not stated in the repository information.

Key features

  • In-app editing and annotation of screenshots before saving
  • GUI, fullscreen or single-screen capture modes
  • Delayed capture, custom save paths and clipboard copying
  • Upload to Imgur
  • DBus interface and configurable flameshot.ini settings file
  • Systray icon for configuration where the desktop provides a tray
Best for: Linux or Windows users who want an open-source screenshot tool with built-in annotation, keyboard shortcuts and command-line capture options.
Good for
  • Source code, license and build files are published in the repository
  • Capture can be driven from the GUI or from commands and desktop shortcuts
  • Appearance and behavior are customizable through menus, CLI or a config file
Watch out for
  • On Windows, flameshot.exe produces no console output; flameshot-cli.exe must be used instead
  • Capture may fail on minimal X11 window managers unless legacy X11 capture is enabled
  • Extra setup is documented for Hyprland, Sway and wlroots-based Wayland compositors

Flameshot at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourcelinuximage toolsimage editing

Flameshot alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Image Tools

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 174
CamScannerapps.apple.com/us/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-a…BeeRefbeeref.orgGreenshotgetgreenshot.orgLightshotapp.prntscr.comnomacsnomacs.orgConverseenconverseen.fasterland.net
Related topicsText ToolsURL & Link ToolsPDF & Document ToolsEveryday Web UtilitiesPastebinsFile Sharing & TransferTranslationImage Hosting

Flameshot FAQ

Can Flameshot take a screenshot after a delay?
Yes. The command line supports a delay flag, for example flameshot gui -d 2000, which can help capture mouse hover tooltips.
Can Flameshot be configured without the graphical menu?
Yes. Commands such as flameshot config open the configuration, and some settings such as default colors can be edited directly in the flameshot.ini config file.
What can I do if capture fails on a minimal X11 window manager?
The documentation describes a fix that involves enabling the legacy X11 capture; errors in this situation may mention an unavailable portal or a screenshot portal timeout.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing

Listing maintained by Chris McClure and the WebIndexly editors · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · How we rank