In simple English
Taking a screenshot on your computer often leaves you wanting to add arrows or blur out private details. This tool captures your screen and opens a drawing board with shapes, text and stickers. You can upload the final image directly to the web with one click. It runs on Linux, Windows and macOS. The software is free to use.
What it is
Ksnip is a cross-platform screenshot and annotation program built with the Qt framework. It lets you capture specific windows, custom rectangular areas or full screens, and then edit the images.
What it is good for
Solo builders who need to make bug reports, write documentation or share step-by-step instructions with clear visual markings.
- Draws shapes, arrows, and blur filters directly onto any captured image.
- Uploads your final screenshots to Imgur or an FTP server with zero extra steps.
- Saves files automatically using custom naming rules with dates and counters.
- Wayland desktop environments on Linux can break global hotkeys and custom screenshot areas.
- Maintained mostly by a single person, which can slow down bug fixes.
- Some advanced features require separate plugin installations.
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sudo apt install ksnip