Flameshot

by Flameshot project · Utilities

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Cross-platform screenshot tool with in-place annotation.

Official download from flameshot.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens flameshot.org, Flameshot project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Flameshot?

Flameshot lets you select an area and annotate it right on screen with arrows, text, blur and numbered markers.

Key features

  • In-place annotation
  • Blur and pixelate
  • Command-line interface
  • Customisable shortcuts

Best for

  • Linux screenshots
  • Quick markups for chat
  • Cross-platform teams

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Flameshot

  1. 1Open the official Flameshot download page on flameshot.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Flameshot.Flameshot -e --source winget

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.flameshot.Flameshot

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Flameshot safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on flameshot.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Flameshot questions

Where can I download Flameshot safely?

Download Flameshot only from Flameshot project's official site at flameshot.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Flameshot free?

Yes. Flameshot is open-source software and free to use.

Does Flameshot work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Flameshot is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Flameshot project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Flameshot from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Flameshot.Flameshot -e); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.flameshot.Flameshot). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Flameshot?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full utilities list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.