FeatherShot

What FeatherShot is

FeatherShot is a free, open-source tool for capturing a screen region, annotating it, then saving or copying the result. Its tools include arrows, numbered steps, rectangles, circles and ellipses, lines, question and lettered callouts, and a magnifier. The magnifier has configurable zoom from 1.5× to 5×; users can also choose annotation colors and set line width from 2px to 15px. Save & Copy writes a timestamped PNG to ~/Downloads and copies it to the clipboard. The browser extension, listed for Chrome, Edge, Brave and Arc, captures the current tab and opens the selected region in an annotation editor in a new tab. Listed desktop requirements are macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian or Fedora for Linux. The macOS app requires Screen Recording permission and may request Accessibility permission. Windows and Linux require no special permissions; the extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions. FeatherShot is available at no cost, has no subscription and uses the MIT License. The maker describes numbered annotations as useful for step-by-step guides and tutorials.

Who it suits

FeatherShot suits people creating annotated screenshots, including step-by-step guides and tutorials. It is available as a desktop app or browser extension on the listed platforms.

Getting started

1. Open the FeatherShot GitHub website.
2. Choose the desktop app for macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or later, or a listed Linux distribution.
3. For browser use, choose the extension listed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Arc.
4. Grant the permissions required for your chosen app or extension.
5. Capture a screen region, add annotations, then use Save & Copy to save and copy the result.

Verdict

FeatherShot provides capture, annotation and save-or-copy tools for desktop and browser workflows. Check the listed operating-system requirements and permissions, particularly for macOS and the extension.