Flameshot
Capture and save screenshots with Flameshot, a cross-platform tool that includes built-in screenshot features.
About Flameshot
Flameshot is a free and open-source tool for taking screenshots on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users drag a selection box to capture an area, add annotations in the app, and save the image to the computer.
It includes arrows, text, highlights, drawings, rectangular or circular borders, solid color boxes, incrementing counters, and blur or pixelate options. The interface color, buttons, keyboard shortcuts, and save behavior can be changed in a configuration dialog, and a command-line interface supports scripting without opening the graphical interface. Downloads are 64-bit only.
Key features
- Capture screen area by dragging selection box
- Add arrows, text, highlights, and freehand drawings
- Blur or pixelate areas within screenshots
- Add borders, solid boxes, and incrementing counters
- Customize interface color, buttons, shortcuts, and saving
- Use terminal commands without launching graphical interface
Best for: People on Windows, macOS, or Linux who need annotated screenshots saved locally with terminal control.
Good for
- Free and open-source with Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads
- Built-in annotation tools including blur and pixelate options
- Command-line interface for scripting and key binds
Watch out for
- Downloads are 64-bit only for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Flameshot at a glance
- Website
- flameshot.org
- Category
- Online Tools › Image Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Flameshot FAQ
Is Flameshot free?
Yes, it is described as free and open-source.
How can Flameshot be installed on Linux?
64-bit only, via AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, or Flathub.
How can Flameshot be installed on macOS?
64-bit only, via Homebrew or by downloading the .dmg file.
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