December 21, 2024

The popular web-based screenshot tool Lightshot is now available as a Chrome extension too. 

Download and install it from the Chrome Web Store here.

lightshot chrome extension

Once installed, you can pin it next to the address bar.

pin lightshot icon next to Chrome address bar

Using Lightshot is easy. Click on the extension icon and select the area to be captured for taking a screenshot. 

edit captured screenshots in lightshot

A window will appear with various editing options like annotating screenshots, adding drawing objects like arrows and highlighters and more. Add them as needed to the captured screenshot. 

add text, drawings and save the screenshot

Then click the save icon to save the screenshot to your PC.

saved screenshot using lightshot

You can also upload and share the screenshot directly.

By default, Lightshot isn’t enabled for Incognito mode. To enable it, right-click the extension icon and select Manage extension. Then, scroll down to the Allow in Incognito option and enable it for Lightshot to work when browsing privately.

enable lightshot for incognito mode

This is a lightweight and easy to use screenshot tool. Do give it a try.

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