Ksnip is a Qt-based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.
Publisher’s description
What is ksnip?
ksnip by ksnip is open-source Windows software in the screenshot tools category. It ranks 4th 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. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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 1.10.1, released on March 15, 2023. The version history goes back to May 28, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,906 times. The source code on GitHub (ksnip/ksnip) has 3,363 stars. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .png, .jpg, .bmp and .gif. Similar programs include Greenshot, Flameshot and Lightscreen.
Project description on GitHub: “ksnip the cross-platform screenshot and annotation tool”
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ksnip is an open-source screenshot tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Taking screenshot of a custom rectangular area that can be drawn with mouse cursor.
- Taking screenshot of last selected rectangular area without selecting again.
- Taking screenshot of the screen/monitor where the mouse cursor is currently located.
- Taking screenshot of full screen, including all screens/monitors.
- Taking screenshot of window that currently has focus.
- Taking screenshot of window under mouse cursor.
- Take screenshot with or without mouse cursor.
- Capture mouse cursor as annotation item that can be moved and deleted.
- Customizable capture delay for all capture options.
- Upload screenshots directly to imgur.com in anonymous or user mode.
- Upload screenshots via custom user defined scripts.
- Command line support, for taking screenshot and saving it to default location, filename and format.
- Filename wildcards for Year ($Y), Month ($M), Day ($D), Time ($T) and Counter (multiple # characters for number with zero leading padding).
- Print screenshot or save is to pdf/ps.
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Is ksnip 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:
BC7B586F3094B5D762A92F8F36CF267F38D99BE5CCF65C3A0DCC221B26CFB110· 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 ksnip/ksnip repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review3
- Actively maintained2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.1Latest | March 15, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.2 | November 23, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.1 | September 16, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.0 | May 28, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ksnip.ksnip -echoco install ksnip.install -yscoop install extras/ksnipmsiexec /i ksnip-1.10.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {289B35B5-DB15-4A51-AD2D-628A8B6C5284} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ksnipflatpak install flathub org.ksnip.ksnipInformation
- Publisher
- ksnip
- Category
- Screenshot tools
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ksnip/ksnip
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.10.1
- Released
- March 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,906
- GitHub stars
- 3,363
- GitHub forks
- 251
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ksnip.ksnip
- Chocolatey package
- ksnip.install
- Scoop package
- extras/ksnip
- MSI product code
- {289B35B5-DB15-4A51-AD2D-628A8B6C5284}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ksnip free?
Yes. ksnip is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is ksnip 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 ksnip 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 ksnip be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does ksnip support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does ksnip 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 ksnip?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2021.
What are alternatives to ksnip?
Greenshot, Flameshot, Lightscreen, ScreenCloud and Lightshot. The alternatives page compares them.
