Merlin
Lightshot (screenshot tool)

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.
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Rating: 3.98 (192)
Version: 6.2.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-12-14
Weekly download count: 606
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Size: 707.64K
URLs: Website
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Lightshot (screenshot tool)
Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.3.2)
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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).

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User reviews summary
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
  • Useful for PC and laptop
  • Has interesting editing options
Cons
  • No scrolling feature
  • Doesn't work well with Windows 11 scaling
  • Limited functionality for capturing certain parts of a webpage
Most mentioned
  • No scrolling feature
  • Useful and easy-to-use
  • Doesn't work well with Windows 11 scaling
Recent reviews
No scrolling feature, this is worse than the builtin screenshot tool.
by perlancar, 2024-03-25
by Firefox user 17119971, 2024-03-11
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Safety
Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Lightshot (screenshot tool) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Lightshot (screenshot tool) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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