Powerful yet simple to use screenshot software.
Publisher’s description
What is Flameshot?
Flameshot by flameshot-org is open-source Windows software in the screenshot tools category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among screenshot tools in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 14.0.0, released on June 19, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 70,046 times. The source code on GitHub (flameshot-org/flameshot) has 31,289 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .png, .jpg and .bmp. Similar programs include Greenshot, Lightscreen and ksnip.
Project description on GitHub: “Powerful yet simple to use screenshot software :desktop_computer: :camera_flash:”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Flameshot is an open-source screenshot tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Customizable appearance
- Very easy to use
- In-app screenshot editing and annotation
- DBus interface
- Upload to Imgur
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Is Flameshot safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B3C38680C792410812E787D48AC1825C771FB044380D45789719B9E8373327EA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the flameshot-org/flameshot repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0.0Latest | June 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 13.3.0 | October 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 13.2.0 | October 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 13.1.0 | August 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 13.0.1 | August 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 13.0.0 | August 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 12.1.0 | July 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 12.0.0 | June 22, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Flameshot.Flameshot -echoco install flameshot -yscoop install extras/flameshotmsiexec /i Flameshot-14.0.0-win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {341B2BF9-AA0C-4060-B485-05FB7C561C1A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.flameshot.FlameshotInformation
- Publisher
- flameshot-org
- Category
- Screenshot tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 14.0.0
- Released
- June 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 70,046
- GitHub stars
- 31,289
- GitHub forks
- 2,072
- Website
- flameshot.org
- winget ID
- Flameshot.Flameshot
- Chocolatey package
- flameshot
- Scoop package
- extras/flameshot
- MSI product code
- {341B2BF9-AA0C-4060-B485-05FB7C561C1A}
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flameshot free?
Yes. Flameshot is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Flameshot safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Flameshot with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Flameshot be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Flameshot run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Flameshot?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Flameshot?
Greenshot, Lightscreen, ksnip, ScreenCloud and Lightshot. The alternatives page compares them.
