Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Easy and convenient screenshot tool. Allows you to make screenshots of any selected area (video and flash too), edit and upload it to server.

Lightshot (screenshot tool) - Effortlessly capture and edit screenshots

Lightshot (screenshot tool) is a simple, user-friendly Firefox add-on designed to capture, edit and share screenshots. You can select any area in a browser tab, resize and move the selection area without needing additional applications. To capture, click the Lightshot icon, select an area, and hit 'Save' or 'Upload to server' for instant sharing. The additional editing options include ability to add text, draw lines and perform other functions.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 32,970
-255
Rating: 3.98
(205)
Version: 6.2.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5726055
Creation date: 2009-12-14
Weekly download count: 661
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • cookies
Size: 707.64K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v7.0.1)
2,000,000 4.38 (6,941)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Good for selecting specific areas for screenshots
  • Useful editing options
Cons
  • No 'Copy to clipboard' option
  • Lacks scrolling feature for full webpage screenshots
  • Zoom issues on Mac OS
Most mentioned
  • No scrolling feature
  • No way to copy screenshots to clipboard
  • Easy to use and useful for area selections
User reviews
by sl, 2025-02-20


this is coool. I love it soo much!
by xbal, 2025-01-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Lightshot (screenshot tool). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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