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ApexShot
by ApexShot
What ApexShot is
ApexShot is an open-source Linux app for capturing screenshots, annotating images, recording screens, extracting text with OCR, and detecting QR codes. Its editor offers arrows, shapes, text, numbered labels, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus and blur effects, cropping, and image backgrounds. Screen recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF, with optional audio, countdown, and cursor capture. Captures can remain local, go to ApexShot Cloud, or be uploaded to a user's XBackBone server. The app is built with Rust and GTK4, with a C++/Qt capture overlay, and its GNOME Shell extension can add preview windows and recording overlays. Listed systems include Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Arch Linux, and Fedora, with compatibility for GNOME 45–50, Hyprland, and Fedora KDE Plasma Wayland. Video recording is not supported on Fedora. ApexShot is GPL-3.0 licensed and listed as public beta, version v0.2.35. The free plan includes 2 GB storage and 20 uploads per month; Pro costs $5 a month.
Who it suits
ApexShot suits Linux users who want screenshot capture, annotation, OCR, and screen recording in one app. Its maker also describes it as aimed at Linux-heavy companies and open-source organizations.
What it does well
- Open-source and GPL-3.0 licensed
- Includes annotation, OCR, and QR code detection
- Recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF
- Captures can stay local or use a chosen server
- Free plan includes 2 GB storage
What to know first
- Video recording is not supported on Fedora
- Listed as public beta, version v0.2.35
- Pro costs $5 a month
Limits
Free includes 2 GB of storage, 20 uploads per month, a 250 MB maximum file size, and seven-day retention. Pro costs $5/mo and includes 100 GB, unlimited uploads, a 5 GB maximum file size, and 90-day retention. Video recording is not supported on Fedora.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 forever · Free Cloud: 2 GB · 20/mo uploads · 7 days · 2 GB storage · 20 uploads/mo · 250 MB max file size · 7-day retention | Free |
| Pro | Billed monthly · cancel anytime · 100 GB storage · Unlimited uploads · 5 GB max file size · 90-day retention | $5 a month |
| Team | ~$15 per seat / month hypothesis — not for sale yet · 500 GB storage · Unlimited uploads · 10 GB max file size · 365-day retention | $15 a month |
As apexshot.org lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the ApexShot website.
- Download it for Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Arch Linux, or Fedora.
- Install the browser extension if you want the extension option.
- Choose the Free plan or Pro at $5/mo for cloud storage and uploads.
- Keep captures local, upload to ApexShot Cloud, or use your XBackBone server.
Verdict
ApexShot brings screenshot markup, recording, OCR, and sharing options to Linux. Fedora users should note the recording limitation, and all users should consider the listed beta status and plan limits.
Questions
Is ApexShot free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 2 GB of storage, 20 uploads per month, a 250 MB maximum file size, and seven-day retention.
How much does Pro cost?
Pro costs $5/mo, billed monthly, and can be canceled anytime.
Which platforms does ApexShot support?
The listed platforms are extension, Linux, and self-hosted. The download page lists Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Arch Linux, and Fedora.
Is ApexShot open source?
Yes. It is GPL-3.0 licensed and listed as public beta, version v0.2.35.
Can ApexShot record video on Fedora?
No. Video recording is not supported on Fedora.
Where can I send captures?
Captures can remain on the device, be uploaded to ApexShot Cloud, or be sent to the user’s XBackBone server.
Facts from ApexShot's own pages
- Annotation
- Its editor supports arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus, blur, crop, and image backgrounds. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- Yes · apexshot.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Cloud links
- Pro includes unlisted and private share links and device linking between the desktop app and Cloud. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNG, JPEG · apexshot.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2026 · apexshot.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · apexshot.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The GNOME Shell extension is installed automatically when applicable and provides preview windows and recording overlays. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says ApexShot is built for Linux users and describes its team pilot research as aimed at Linux-heavy companies and open-source organizations. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- License and status
- ApexShot is GPL-3.0 licensed and listed as public beta, version v0.2.35. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Native app
- The app is built with Rust and GTK4, with a C++/Qt capture overlay. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Platform limitation
- Video recording is not supported on Fedora; the download page says recording actions show a notification and exit. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says captures remain on the device unless users choose to share them, and that screenshots, recordings, clipboard content, keystrokes, and captured media are not collected. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ApexShot is an open-source Linux app for capturing screenshots, annotating images, recording the screen, extracting text with OCR, and detecting QR codes. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Recording
- Screen recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF with optional audio, a countdown, and cursor capture. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Users can upload to ApexShot Cloud or their own XBackBone server, or keep captures local. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Arch Linux, and Fedora, with GNOME 45–50, Hyprland, and Fedora KDE Plasma Wayland listed for desktop compatibility. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Telemetry
- Anonymous aggregated usage statistics and optional crash reports can be disabled in the app settings. · apexshot.org, 7 Oct 2026
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