Flameshot is a free, open-source, cross-platform screenshot utility packed with smart features designed to streamline your workflow. Whether you're a developer, designer, or everyday user, Flameshot delivers an intuitive experience with powerful editing tools and cloud sharing functionality.
Effortless Screenshot Capture & Editing
Capturing screenshots with Flameshot is as simple as launching the app, selecting your desired screen area, annotating it directly on-screen, and saving it locally—all through a user-friendly interface.
Users can also upload screenshots directly to Imgur with a single click, making it easy to share links instantly without manual uploads.
In-App Editing Tools
Flameshot offers an extensive range of annotation options:
- Arrows and lines for pointing
- Highlighting and text overlays
- Blur and pixelation for privacy
- Shapes: rectangles, circles, counters, and solid boxes
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
For power users, Flameshot includes CLI support, allowing screenshots and editing to be executed via terminal without launching the GUI. This makes scripting and shortcut-based automation incredibly simple.
What’s New in Flameshot 13.0
Breaking Changes
- Snap support likely dropped due to confinement issues
- Imgur uploader disabled by default (can be enabled via compile flag)
- Flameshot exits with code 1 if screenshot is canceled (e.g., Esc key)
- Config window tabs reorganized for better UX
New Features
- Secure pixelation to prevent data leaks
- Pinned image support with rotation, transparency, and window titling
- Improved Wayland support with Grim adapter
- Resizable selections using Shift/Ctrl, snap-to-grid, and more tools
- macOS ARM builds, full notarization (no Rosetta required)
- Added support for HEIF/HEIC, WebP, and JPEG formats
- Dark mode and CLI improvements on Windows
- New config options: confirm on exit, disable abort notification, arrow direction customization
- KDE Connect sharing, keyboard navigation upgrades, and "Open Save Path" tray menu option
Bug Fixes
- Correct full-screen capture on multi-monitor setups
- Clipboard and JPEG format fixes on macOS
- Improved behavior with missing notification daemons
- Resolved translation, Snap, and path handling issues
Flameshot 13.0 represents one of the most feature-rich updates to date, blending functionality and performance improvements for users across all major platforms.
Download Flameshot
- Download Flameshot 13.0 (24.9 MB) – Open Source
- Visit Flameshot Home Page