FastStone Capture operates as a lightweight yet remarkably capable screen capture tool that sits quietly in your system tray until you need it. Unlike bloated suites that consume heavy system resources, this utility opens instantly and provides a floating toolbar to grab anything on your monitor, from specific windows to scrolling web pages. It functions as a versatile hybrid, combining static screenshot capabilities with a competent video recorder for creating quick instructional clips or documenting errors.
Key Features
- Capture Scrolling Window: Solves the problem of saving long web pages or documents that extend beyond the visible screen by automatically scrolling and stitching the content into a single, clean image.
- Screen Recorder: records onscreen activity, mouse movements, and audio from both the microphone and system speakers, producing high-quality video files for tutorials or evidence logging.
- Built-in Image Editor: Opens captures immediately in an internal workspace where you can annotate with arrows, text, highlights, and shapes, or apply edge effects like drop-shadows and torn edges without needing external software.
- Output to Multiple Destinations: Streamlines workflow by sending captured content directly to the clipboard, a printer, email, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, or an FTP server with a single click.
- Screen Color Picker: Samples any color from your desktop and provides the exact Hex, RGB, or Dec code, making it an essential utility for web designers and digital artists.
- Fixed-Size Region Capture: Allows you to define precise pixel dimensions for your screenshot area, ensuring consistent image sizes for documentation or interface design mockups.
Use Cases
Software testers and QA professionals frequently rely on this tool to record bug reproduction steps or snap precise error messages for developer reports. It also serves educators and content creators who need to produce quick, annotated visual guides or video walkthroughs without navigating complex video editing timelines.
FastStone Capture remains a top choice for Windows users who demand speed and utility over flashy interfaces, proving that a small installation footprint can still deliver extensive functionality.
Version 11.2 — November 2025
Added:
- Border style option to the Caption tool.
- Option to allow very small captures (5x5 pixels or smaller) in Settings.
- Shortcut 'Ctrl + 0' to reset image zoom to 100% in the editor.
- Support for up to 3 digits (0-999) in the Step tool.
Improved:
- Updated Open and Save dialogs with a modern design.
- Enhanced native skin appearance for the editor on Windows 10 and 11.
- Improved Email support for handling Unicode file names.
Fixed:
- Resolved a bug in Draw mode where using the Eraser or drawing lines could create unwanted pixel noise.
- Fixed various minor bugs and stability issues.
