Greenshot
Greenshot — Lightweight open-source screenshot tool
A small, fast open-source screenshot tool for Windows with region and window capture, a simple annotation editor and direct export to file, printer or Office.
Last verified: 2026-08-01
Overview
Greenshot is the minimal end of the Windows screenshot software spectrum. It hooks the Print Screen key, offers region, window and full-screen capture, and immediately asks what to do with the result: open the editor, save, copy, print or send to another application.
The editor covers the essentials — arrows, boxes, highlight, obfuscate and text — with a fast, keyboard-friendly interface. Obfuscation is particularly useful for redacting account details before sharing a screenshot.
It is a good middle ground for people who find the Snipping Tool too limited and ShareX too complex.
Capabilities on Windows
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Window capture
- Full screen capture
- Annotation
- Built-in editor
- Delayed capture
Pros
- + Tiny footprint and instant startup
- + Clean annotation editor with obfuscation
- + Sends captures straight to Office or the printer
- + Free and open source
Cons
- − No scrolling or full-page capture
- − No screen recording
- − Development moves slowly
Pricing and trial
- Pricing model
- free
- Pricing notes
- Free and open source on Windows.
- Free trial
- Not applicable
- Trial notes
- Not applicable — the Windows version is free.
- Best for
- Documentation writers and support teams who need fast annotated screenshots.
- System requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
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FAQ
- Does Greenshot replace Print Screen?
- Yes. It can bind Print Screen, Alt + Print Screen and Ctrl + Print Screen to its own capture modes.
Get Greenshot for Windows 10 and Windows 11
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