Screen Highlighter - Highlight parts of the screen
Screen Highlighter allows to highlight a part of the screen by partially hiding the other parts. A horizontal bar is visible and the rest is partially hidden.
Publisher’s description
What is Screen Highlighter?
Screen Highlighter by Japplis is free Windows software in the office suites category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 23.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 322 times. Similar programs include TeXstudio, Zettlr and JabRef.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Screen Highlighter is a free office suite tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Screen Highlighter safe to download?
- The file is served by japplis.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2C9367F06AA74574E2F1A87D23D5C6107038CDD68EC32B612DA866AE09835520· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | February 22, 2024 | 23.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Japplis.ScreenHighlighter -echoco install screen-highlighter -yScreenHighlighter-1.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Japplis
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- February 22, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 322
- Website
- japplis.com
- winget ID
- Japplis.ScreenHighlighter
- Chocolatey package
- screen-highlighter
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Screen Highlighter free?
Yes. Screen Highlighter is free to use.
Is Screen Highlighter safe to download?
The download comes from japplis.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 Screen Highlighter 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 Screen Highlighter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Screen Highlighter run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Screen Highlighter without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Screen Highlighter?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, JabRef, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors and Zotero. The alternatives page compares them.
