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TakeScreenshot Screenshots, made instantly

One click to capture. One moment to annotate.

Install the extension How it works
  • No heavy apps
  • Edits on the spot
  • Local privacy
Tip: Pin the extension to your toolbar to access it in one tap.

Why users choose us

Nine small things that make a big difference every day.

Three capture modes

Region, full page, or long screenshot — no limits, 100% free.

  • Region: select any area with the mouse
  • Full page: capture everything in one click
  • Long: stitch endless pages without seams

Powerful annotation

Pencil, marker, shapes, arrows, and text — fully customizable in one click.

  • Colors, thickness, and transparency
  • Edit and move text right on the image

Smart object control

Select, move, and delete with pixel precision.

  • Shift for multi-select and 10px nudge
  • Arrow keys to move by 1px

Toolbar that never gets in the way

Drag it wherever you like. No pop-ups — everything is inline.

  • One-click save with smart filename
  • Close annotations without extra prompts

Clean saving

PNG or JPG at high quality with readable, unique names.

  • Date, time, and tab title in the filename
  • Invalid characters auto-cleaned, no overwrites

Keyboard shortcuts

Work faster than you think.

  • Alt+1 region · Alt+2 full page · Alt+3 long
  • Esc: select → disable tools → close
  • Ctrl+Z undo any action

Smart design

Light/dark themes, smooth shadows, and native feel.

  • No conflicts with website styles

History & stability

Nothing gets lost and it works even on complex sites.

  • Automatic screenshot history
  • Stable in any tab

Built with users

Missing a tool? Tell us — we’ll add it for you.

Take a screenshot in a second — Install

Missing a feature?

Tell us what would make TakeScreenshot better — we read every message, and the best ideas often ship in the next update.

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Capture in 3 effortless steps

Choose a mode, mark it up, save or copy — done.
1Choose your capture mode
2Draw, highlight, add text
3Save to file or clipboard
1Choose your capture mode
Step 1 — choose a capture mode
Step 1 — Choose mode
2Draw, highlight, add text
Step 2 — draw, highlight, add text
Step 2 — Mark it up
3Save to file or clipboard
Step 3 — save the screenshot or copy to clipboard
Step 3 — Save or copy
Use cases

Where TakeScreenshot shines

Real moments when a fast, precise screenshot saves time — and avoids a dozen back-and-forth messages.

Bug reports & QA

Capture the issue, highlight the exact element, add a note — devs get context in seconds.

Design reviews

Mark up pixels and spacing. Arrows, boxes, text — feedback that’s crystal clear.

Support & onboarding

Show “click here, then there” with instant annotations. Fewer calls, happier users.

Receipts & orders

Save confirmations and records from the web — keep proof handy for later.

Long pages & chats

Capture full pages or threads in one go — context stays intact.

Research & notes

Capture what matters, highlight key points, and keep it organized.

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⚡️ Hotkeys

Faster than you can think

Pre-assigned and fully remappable to what’s comfortable for you.

Capture modes
Alt+1 Area· Alt+2 Full screen· Alt+3 Long (scrolling)
Esc — three reactions
  1. 1Switch to Select tool
  2. 2Disable all tools
  3. 3Close the screenshot (no extra prompts)
Shift functions
Shift—Hold to:
  • Group-select objects to move or delete
  • Faster move (without Shift: 1px nudge)
  • Proportional rectangles & circles
  • Lines & arrows with 45° snap
  • Marker/Pencil strictly horizontal or vertical
Undo & remap
Ctrl+Z Undo any action
Open Shortcuts
If nothing happens, paste chrome://extensions/shortcuts into the address bar.
Testimonials

What users say about TakeScreenshot

Real feedback from teams who replaced long explanations with a quick capture.

Elena K. avatar

Elena K.

Product Manager

We replaced long “how-to” threads with quick captures. I outline the user flow, add two arrows and a note — stakeholders get it instantly. It saves meetings and keeps specs clear.

Dmitry P. avatar

Dmitry P.

QA Lead

Perfect for bug reports. I capture the exact state, highlight the broken element, and mark steps to reproduce — devs ship fixes faster and there’s no room for miscommunication.

Sara M. avatar

Sara M.

Customer Support

One click to show exactly where to go. Our replies are shorter, first-response resolution went up, and customers often say “got it” on the first message.

Alex R. avatar

Alex R.

Designer

Great for pixel feedback: I circle spacing issues, point to misaligned elements, and attach it to the task. Handoffs are smoother and reviews don’t drag on.

Ivan S. avatar

Ivan S.

Researcher

I clip only the parts that matter, add highlights, and keep everything neatly labeled. When I return to a study, it’s obvious what insight each screenshot contains.

Maya T. avatar

Maya T.

Marketer

Capturing page variants with quick notes makes feedback painless. I share one annotated image in Slack and the team knows exactly what to tweak.

Comparison

Where TakeScreenshot stands out

Purple text marks advantages. On mobile, swipe horizontally to see all columns.

Feature TakeScreenshot Other A Other B
Capture & annotate
Scrolling / long capture Yes Limited No
Instant annotate overlay Yes Basic Basic
Multi-monitor region capture Yes No Limited
Usability & speed
Remappable global hotkeys Yes No Partial
ESC safety (no accidental close) Yes No No
Shift modifiers Full Partial No
Output & sharing
Quick share (Slack/Notion preview) Preview Image only Image only
Output quality (PNG/WebP HD) PNG & WebP PNG only PNG only
Works offline / local first Yes Needs cloud Needs cloud
Unlimited undo Yes Few steps No

Because even the smallest detail matters

Capture, annotate, and share in one quick flow — clearer than a long message, faster than a meeting.

Install extension
Free. Works in Chrome and Edge.