Greenshot
Greenshot is a lightweight, open-source screenshot utility designed for Windows. It provides a straightforward way to capture specific areas, active windows, or entire screens, followed by quick annotation, exporting, or saving options.
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 1.3.328
- Release date
- Oct. 19, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- inno
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Greenshot.Greenshot -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Security update: according to the publisher's release notes, Greenshot 1.3.328 fixes security vulnerabilities. If you use an older version, update.
Official release notes →
Greenshot 1.3.328: what's new?
Highlights
- Capture selected regions, full screen, or individual windows
- Built-in image editor to annotate, highlight, or obfuscate parts of the capture
- Multiple export options including file save, clipboard copy, and direct printing
- Free and open-source software distributed under the GPL-3.0 license
Who is it for?
Greenshot is ideal for office workers, documentation writers, and developers who need to quickly capture, annotate, and share screenshots during daily workflows.
Good to know before installing
- Available only on the Windows operating system.
- The built-in image editor is lightweight and lacks advanced photo manipulation capabilities.
- OCR text recognition requires additional system components to function.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer.
- Launch the downloaded installation executable.
- Follow the setup wizard instructions to complete installation.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenshot free to use?
Yes, Greenshot for Windows is completely free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Can Greenshot blur or redact sensitive details in screenshots?
Yes, the built-in editor includes an obfuscation tool designed to blur or pixelate private information.
Can I install Greenshot using the Windows Package Manager?
Yes, you can run "winget install --id Greenshot.Greenshot -e" in your terminal to install it directly.