winshot

About winshot
WinShot is a screenshot utility designed for Windows systems. It enables users to capture images of their screen, annotate them with various tools, and export them in different formats. The application is built using Wails, combining Go for backend functionality and React/TypeScript for the frontend interface.
The tool offers multiple capture modes, including fullscreen, region, and window captures, which can be triggered via global hotkeys. Annotations such as shapes, arrows, text, and numbers can be added to screenshots, and non-destructive editing allows for adjustments without losing original data.
WinShot integrates with the Windows system tray, supports auto-start on boot, and minimizes to the tray for quick access. It provides export options in PNG and JPEG formats, with control over quality and background inclusion. The application is lightweight, with a focus on native performance and a modern glassmorphism UI design.
Key features
- Fullscreen, region, and window capture modes
- Hotkey-triggered captures
- Annotation tools including shapes, arrows, text, and numbers
- Non-destructive cropping and editing
- Export options in PNG and JPEG formats
- System tray integration and global hotkeys
- Auto-start on Windows boot
- Minimize to tray functionality
Download v1.6.0
Mar 4, 2026WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is winshot free?
- Yes. winshot is free and open-source software, distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license.
- Which platforms does winshot support?
- winshot provides downloads for Windows.
- What is the latest version of winshot?
- The latest version is v1.6.0, released on Jan 25, 2026.
- What platforms does WinShot support?
- WinShot is designed for Windows 10 and later versions.
- How can I install WinShot?
- WinShot can be installed by downloading the portable executable or installer from GitHub Releases. The portable version requires no installation, while the installer creates shortcuts in the Start menu and optionally on the desktop.
- What are the system requirements for WinShot?
- WinShot requires Windows 10 or later and the WebView2 runtime, which is pre-installed on Windows 11 or automatically installed on Windows 10.
- What license does WinShot use?
- The license information for WinShot is not provided in the source.
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