Does Flameshot run on Windows?

Yes, the project publishes Windows installers, though Linux remains its primary platform.

Flameshot

Flameshot Project — Open-source capture with in-place annotation

FreeWindows 10: YesWindows 11: Yes

Free, open-source screenshot tool with an annotation toolbar that appears directly inside the selection rectangle. Windows builds are available.

Last verified: 2026-08-01

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Overview

Flameshot's selling point is in-selection editing: after you drag a region, arrows, boxes, blur, text and a colour picker appear around the selection so the whole capture-and-mark-up cycle happens in one gesture.

Windows builds are provided by the project, though the application originated on Linux and some options are more mature there.

Capabilities on Windows

Screenshot
Region capture
Annotation
Delayed capture
Cloud sharing

Pros

+ Fast in-selection annotation
+ Free and open source
+ Clean, modern interface

Cons

− No scrolling capture
− Windows build is secondary to Linux
− No screen recording

Pricing and trial

Pricing model: free
Pricing notes: Free and open source.
Free trial: Not applicable
Trial notes: Not applicable — the software is free.
Best for: Developers who annotate every screenshot they take.
System requirements: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Last verified: 2026-08-01

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