Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Easy and convenient screenshot tool. Allows you to make screenshots of any selected area (video and flash too), edit and upload it to server.
What is Lightshot (screenshot tool)?
Lightshot (screenshot tool) is a simple, user-friendly Firefox add-on designed to capture, edit and share screenshots. You can select any area in a browser tab, resize and move the selection area without needing additional applications. To capture, click the Lightshot icon, select an area, and hit 'Save' or 'Upload to server' for instant sharing. The additional editing options include ability to add text, draw lines and perform other functions.

Add-on stats

Version: 6.2.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-12-14
Weekly download count: 692
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Size: 707.64K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v7.0.1)
4.38 (6,916) 2,000,000
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Lightshot is a tool allowing you to easily make screenshots of any selected area in a browser tab. You just hit Lightshot icon on the toolbar or status bar, then select area you want to make a screenshot from and click “Save” or “Upload to server". In case of uploading you instantly get link to a screenshot you’ve just uploaded. It is possible to resize and move selection area right in a browser tab without opening any additional applications. That makes the process very simple and easy. You also can edit your screenshots (add text, draw lines and more other functions).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Works well on PC and laptop
  • Useful editing options
Cons
  • No way to copy the screenshot to the clipboard
  • Lacks scrolling feature for full-page screenshots
  • Zooming issues on Mac OS
Most mentioned
  • Need for copying to clipboard
  • Absence of scrolling feature
  • Performance issues on different operating systems
Recent reviews
by md israfil, 2024-11-15

簡單、好用

There is no "Copy to clipboard" button
by Tahir, 2024-11-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Lightshot (screenshot tool) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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