Flameshot

Considering the popularity of snapshots nowadays and the way they are used, you are likely looking for a tool that comes with more features that have become the standard and which obviously the standard function on Windows is lacking.

Flameshot is a lightweight, open-source utility that provides an easy way to take screenshots of your desktop and highlight important aspects, add text, arrows and upload them for a quick share.

Following a swift and uneventful installation, you can access the program from the System Tray. Depending on whether you have similar software installed, the default hotkey for taking a snapshot should be the PrtScn button. It goes without saying that the rest of the hotkeys are also the default for taking a screenshot on Windows.

The utility allows you to add various functions directly on the interface that enables the capture. Event though they are all available at first, you can open the Configuration menu and select solely the ones you are actually using. Among these functions, you can count Marker, Text, Line, Arrow, Pencil, Pixelate, Undo, Redo, Save, Cancel or Selection Size Indicator.

Based on the website you plan to upload the screenshots, the app permits you to customize the main and contrast color of the interface. You can also set the opacity of the areas outside the selection so that it is less distracting.

A noteworthy feature of the program is the Filename Editor that you can access from the configuration menu. You will be happy to learn that the app comes with 20 presets that you can use to edit the name of your capture, which can prove quite useful for anyone who constantly needs to upload screen captures as it allows an efficient organization.

Flameshot is an intuitive and reliable screenshot taking utility that provides a straightforward way of capturing your screen. Moreover, you can add extra features that you can access quickly so it can be customized to meet your needs and preferences.