Greenshot

by Greenshot team · Utilities

Open sourceWindows

Lightweight screenshot tool with an annotation editor.

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

Opens getgreenshot.org, Greenshot team's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Greenshot?

Greenshot replaces the Print Screen key with region, window and full-screen captures, then lets you highlight, blur and annotate.

Key features

  • Region, window and full-screen capture
  • Annotation and blur
  • Export to file, clipboard or apps
  • Light on resources

Best for

  • Quick annotated screenshots
  • Support and documentation work
  • Blurring sensitive info

Install

How to install Greenshot

  1. 1Open the official Greenshot download page on getgreenshot.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows; 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 Greenshot.Greenshot -e --source winget

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

Safety

Download Greenshot safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on getgreenshot.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

Greenshot questions

Where can I download Greenshot safely?

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

Is Greenshot free?

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

Does Greenshot work on Windows?

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

Can I install Greenshot from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Greenshot.Greenshot -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Greenshot?

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.