TinyCapture

If you find yourself having to grab multiple screenshots of your desktop or certain windows, a specialized application is pretty much a requirement. There are plenty of options out there, including simple utilities like TinyCapture.

A portable application that can be set up pretty much instantly, TinyCapture enables you to take screenshots of specific windows or the entire desktop. It is very unobtrusive, but somewhat difficult to configure.

It is important to note that TinyCapture is not indented to replace complex, versatile screen capture utilities, providing you instead with a lightweight, portable and unobtrusive alternative.

The application only allows you to grab screenshots of the entire desktop or a certain window, which means you cannot capture a specific area of the screen. We feel that this feature would be very helpful without making the program too complex.

TinyCapture lacks a classic GUI, and it can be configured from the tray context menu or by editing the settings file manually. It is very unobtrusive, and you can even disable the capture notifications to ensure they do not get in your way.

You can modify the default output path and change the keyboard shortcuts, but only one modifier can be used for hotkeys. Altering these settings can only be done by editing the configuration file manually, something that novices may have some trouble with.

One of the advantages of using TinyCapture is that it can be launched straight away without installing anything beforehand. Preferences are extracted from the configuration file saved in the root folder, so you can take your settings with you when using the program on another PC.

Overall, TinyCapture is a handy utility for users who are looking for a simple way to capture desktop screenshots. It could use a few more features, but it is easy enough to use and fully portable.