LightShot completely transforms how you handle screen capture on Windows by replacing the default clipboard behavior with a fast, intuitive overlay. Instead of capturing the entire screen and pasting it into another program to crop, this tool allows you to select exactly what you need with your mouse immediately after pressing the Print Screen key. Developed by Skillbrains, version 5.5.0.7 remains a favorite choice in late 2025 for users who value speed and simplicity over heavy, resource-intensive recording suites.
Key Features
- Fast Selected Area Capture: Users can define a precise region of their desktop using a drag-and-drop cursor, eliminating the need for post-capture cropping or resizing.
- Instant Image Editor: A floating toolbar appears instantly next to your selection, offering essential annotation tools like arrows, text boxes, markers, and lines to highlight information before you save.
- One-Click Cloud Upload: The software generates a unique
prntscr.compublic link for your image instantly, making it the fastest method to share visual data over chat or email without sending file attachments. - Similar Image Search: This unique function analyzes your selected screen area and queries Google to find visually similar images across the web, which is excellent for identifying sources or high-resolution versions of photos.
- Flexible Export Options: You can copy the selection directly to the clipboard, save it locally as a PNG, JPG, or BMP file, or send it directly to a printer.
Use Cases
This utility is indispensable for IT support professionals and developers who need to rapidly document bugs or share error messages via short links. It also serves students and content curators who need to capture specific paragraphs or images from web pages for research without saving entire files.
If you need a lightweight, no-nonsense screenshot utility that integrates perfectly with Windows 7 through Windows 11, LightShot offers unmatched speed and efficiency.
Version 5.5.0.7 — January 2021
- Improved the stability and speed of screenshot uploads to the cloud server.
- Optimized application performance to reduce memory usage while running in the background.
- Fixed a minor issue where the system tray icon occasionally became unresponsive.
