Free & Open Source

Capture. Annotate.
Share.

The screenshot tool Chrome should have shipped. Capture any part of any page, annotate with pro-grade tools, and share in seconds — no sign-up required.

Quick capture: CtrlShiftX
100% Private
Open Source
Works everywhere
Features

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

A powerful screenshot toolkit that stays out of your way until you need it.

3 Capture Modes

Visible area, selected region, or full-page scroll capture. One shortcut opens them all.

Arrows & Shapes

Arrows, rectangles, circles, lines, and freehand drawing — precise annotations made easy.

Text Tool

Add labels with customizable font size and color. Perfect for feedback and documentation.

Blur & Pixelate

Hide sensitive info — emails, passwords, personal data — before sharing screenshots.

Crop Tool

Trim screenshots to the exact area you need. Remove distractions, keep the focus.

Color Picker

8 preset colors plus a custom picker. Match your brand or team colors instantly.

Undo / Redo

Full history support. Experiment freely — you can always step back.

Download & Copy

Save as PNG or copy directly to clipboard. Paste into Slack, Notion, email — anywhere.

Keyboard Shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+X to capture instantly. No clicking, no menus — just speed.

Why ShotPad?

The competition charges more for less.

See how ShotPad stacks up against the most popular screenshot extensions.

Awesome Screenshot

$6/mo — Bloated & expensive

  • Requires account for basic features
  • Cluttered UI with upsell banners
  • Heavy extension — slows down browser
  • Annotation tools locked behind paywall
ShotPad

Free — Open source & lightweight

  • No account needed — just install & use
  • Clean, minimal UI — zero clutter
  • Lightweight — fast on any machine
  • Full annotation suite — 100% free
Lightshot

Free — But privacy concerns

  • Auto-uploads screenshots to public server
  • Limited annotation tools
  • Known privacy & security issues
  • Closed source — no audit possible
Pricing

Free forever. Pro when you're ready.

Every capture and annotation feature is free. Pro adds power-user extras.

Free

For everyone

$0 / forever

No credit card required

  • 3 capture modes
  • Full annotation editor
  • Arrows, shapes, text, freehand
  • Blur & pixelate
  • Crop, color picker, undo/redo
  • Download PNG & copy to clipboard
  • Keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+X)
Install Free
BEST VALUE
Pro

For power users

$4 / mo

or $29/year (save 40%)

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited cloud saves
  • Screen recording
  • Numbered steps tool
  • Custom watermark
  • Auto-upload & shareable links
  • Priority support
Start Free, Upgrade Anytime
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes! Every capture mode and annotation tool is completely free with no limits. ShotPad is also open source — you can inspect the code on GitHub. The optional Pro tier adds cloud storage, screen recording, and other power-user features.

No. The free tier has zero data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no cookies. Screenshots are processed entirely on your device and stored in chrome.storage.local. Nothing leaves your browser. See our privacy policy for details.

ShotPad automatically scrolls the page and stitches multiple captures together into one seamless image. It works on most websites, including dynamically-loaded content. The result is a single PNG you can annotate and download.

Absolutely. ShotPad is perfect for bug reports, design reviews, client presentations, and documentation. The blur tool lets you redact sensitive info before sharing. Teams love the Pro tier for its cloud saves and shareable links.

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