The fastest way to take a customizable screenshot
Publisher’s description
What is Lightshot?
Lightshot by Skillbrains is free Windows software in the screenshot tools category. It ranks 6th by popularity among screenshot tools in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 225,994 times. Similar programs include Greenshot, Flameshot and Lightscreen.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Lightshot is a free screenshot tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lightshot safe to download?
- The file is served by updater.prntscr.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
928C2808421DFD487FFA697379548CBE682C0E13AEB595EB89973BA9C515B8A1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5.0.7Latest | August 5, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Skillbrains.Lightshot -echoco install lightshot -ysetup-lightshot-5.5.0.7.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Skillbrains
- Category
- Screenshot tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.5.0.7
- Released
- August 5, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 5, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 225,994
- Website
- app.prntscr.com
- winget ID
- Skillbrains.Lightshot
- Chocolatey package
- lightshot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lightshot free?
Yes. Lightshot is free to use.
Is Lightshot safe to download?
The download comes from updater.prntscr.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 Lightshot 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 Lightshot be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lightshot run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Lightshot?
Greenshot, Flameshot, Lightscreen, ksnip and Gyazo. The alternatives page compares them.
