Snipping Tool Alternatives for Linux

Snipping Tool is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snipping Tool and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Snipping Tool are ScreenRec, Ksnip, Spectacle and GoFullPage.

Snipping Tool alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Snipping Tool.

Snipping Tool

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Screenshot Capture Tool

Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens,...

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Flameshot
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
61 Flameshot alternatives
Features a free draw tool, arrows, lines, circles, and other tools for editing screenshots you take. Possibility to add text, but not possible to change text size. Screenshots can be uploaded to Imgur, saved to a local file, or copied directly to your clipboard to easily paste...
- - Flameshot is the most popular Linux alternative to Snipping Tool.
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Flameshot Features
1. LightweightFlameshot consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Ad-freeFlameshot doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedFlameshot is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Works OfflineFlameshot can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Flameshot without registration.
7. Support for scriptingFlameshot supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Goal TrackingFlameshot can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
9. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
Drawing on screenshot
Edit screenshots
Selecting part of screen
User friendly
Upload directly to Imgur
Customizable
Shortcut keys
Instant edit screenshots
Highlighter
Blur Filter
Comments about Flameshot as a Alternative to Snipping Tool
Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.
Guest
it does not work easy. too complicated.
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Guest
has every feature and more, better than other alternatives
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Guest
Has the functionality of Snipping Tool (cutting from screen, etc) and a bit more, without being bloated.
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User friendly, intuitiveness, configurable, features.
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ScreenRec
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
Mac
122 ScreenRec alternatives
If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingScreenRec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Privacy focusedScreenRec is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
No Watermark
Live video recording
Record HD screen
Edit screenshots
Ksnip
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Snapcraft
Flathub
34 Ksnip alternatives
Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.
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Ksnip Features
1. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
2. LightweightKsnip consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Ad-freeKsnip doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Works OfflineKsnip can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Ksnip without registration.
6. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
7. Privacy focusedKsnip is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. No TrackingKsnip will not track you or use your personal data.
9. Command line interfaceKsnip either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Image Annotations
Blur Filter
Edit screenshots
Upload directly to Imgur
Customizable
Image Filters
OCR
Spectacle
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Recorder
Linux
187 Spectacle alternatives
Spectacle is a simple application for capturing desktop screenshots. It can capture images of the entire desktop, a single monitor, the currently active window, the window currently under the mouse, or a rectangular region of the screen.
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Spectacle Features
1. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
2. Privacy focusedSpectacle is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Works OfflineSpectacle can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Dark ModeSpectacle supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Support for Multiple MonitorsSpectacle supports the use of multiple displays.
6. LightweightSpectacle consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Spectacle without registration.
8. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
9. Ad-freeSpectacle doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Auto File Naming
No Tracking
Portable
GoFullPage
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
111 GoFullPage alternatives
The simplest way to take a full page screenshot of your current browser window. Click on the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+P), watch the extension capture each part of the page, and be transported to a new tab of your screenshot where you can download it as an image or PDF...
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GoFullPage Features
1. Full-page ScreenshotGoFullPage can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
Edit screenshots
Share screenshots
Firefox Screenshots
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
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Linux
Firefox
107 Firefox Screenshots alternatives
Intuitive screenshots baked right into the browser. Capture, save and share screenshots as you browse the Web using Firefox.
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Firefox Screenshots Features
1. Works OfflineFirefox Screenshots can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. LightweightFirefox Screenshots consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Full-page ScreenshotFirefox Screenshots can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
4. Ad-freeFirefox Screenshots doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Add a screenshot
Gyazo
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Firefox
95 Gyazo alternatives
Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!
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Gyazo Features
1. File TaggingGyazo can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
2. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
Instant Replay
Share screenshots
Share on Twitter
Swappy
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Linux
46 Swappy alternatives
Swappy is a Wayland screenshot editing tool featuring brushes, text, shapes, arrows, and blur. Images can be saved locally or copied directly to the clipboard.
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Deepin Screenshot
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Linux
133 Deepin Screenshot alternatives
This is a default screenshot app for Linux Deepin.
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Deepin Screenshot Features
Share screenshots