There are a huge number of programs for screenshots from a computer or laptop screen, but not all of them are convenient to use, and besides, there are paid versions that have meager and limited functionality. In today's article I would like to talk about the five most popular and affordable programs that allow you to take screenshots of your PC.
"Screenshot"
The first program for screenshots from the Windows screen is “Screenshot”. It is distributed for free, you can download it from the official website of the developer. The program interface is extremely simple and contains a minimum of functions.
“Screenshot” allows you to take screenshots using four very convenient methods. The first is that you only need to press the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously. The second way is to use hot keys, which can be changed in the settings as you wish. Pressing the PrtScr button will take a screenshot of a certain area of the screen, Alt + PrtScr - will allow you to capture the active window, and the combination Shift + PrtScr will take a screenshot of the entire screen.
The third way is to left-click on the program icon in the tray. Pressing the right button allows you to select the type of image. And the fourth way is the context menu.
In addition, the program "Screenshot" has a set of tools for drawing, with which you can highlight the significant parts in the picture.
Lighthot
The next program for screenshots in Russian is LightShot. The program is also distributed for free, it weighs a little, you can download it from the official website of the manufacturer. In addition to the Windows version, LightShot is available for Mac OS, Ubuntu, and also as an extension for many popular browsers.
In its capabilities, the program is very similar to the Screenshot. Here, too, there is a choice between several types of images and there is support for hot keys. In particular, in order to take a screenshot, just press the PrtScr key. Painting tools are also present.
Joxi
Another program for screenshots of a computer or laptop screen is Joxi. Unlike previous versions, Joxi, in addition to the free version, also has a paid one, in which additional functions are available. The cost of a paid license is 400 rubles. in year.
In order to take a picture using Joxi, just left-click on the icon with a bird in the tray, and then a sight will appear to capture the desired area. Right-clicking allows you to call up the advanced settings menu. There is support for hot keys.
Also in this program there is a very convenient toolbar that allows you to not only draw on the finished picture, but also add text, blur the desired areas or darken them, and much more.
Qip shot
Another screen capture program is Qip Shot. This application allows you not only to take pictures, but also to conduct live broadcasts, record videos, upload them to social networks, upload screenshots to the Internet, edit them and much more.
The screen capture process is about the same as in previous cases. You can click on a special button in the program itself or use the PrtScr hotkey.
QIP Shot is an absolutely free program that anyone can download from the official website of the developer.
Clip2net
And finally, the last program for screenshots from a computer screen is Clip2Net. As in the case of Joxi, Clip2Net, in addition to the free one, also has a paid version. There is a Pro version from 60 to 1700 rubles a year.
Nevertheless, the “free” has all the necessary set for comfortable work. A screenshot can be taken using hot keys. In addition, before capturing, you can add text to the selected area, various shapes for selection, draw some elements, and more. The finished picture can be edited as you wish in a fairly functional graphics editor with a bunch of functions and tools.