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 is for
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.
What is good
- Includes numbered steps and multiple callout styles
- Magnifier zoom ranges from 1.5× to 5×
- Saves timestamped PNGs and copies them to clipboard
- Free and open source under the MIT License
What to know first
- macOS requires Screen Recording permission
- macOS may request Accessibility permission
- Extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions
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.
