Awesome Screenshot — Capture, Annotate, and Share in Chrome
Awesome Screenshot is a Chrome extension that lets you capture your browser content, annotate images, and share results quickly.
Key features
- Capture types: Full page, visible area, selected area, and delayed capture.
- Annotation tools: Shapes, arrows, text, blur (for sensitive info), crop, and freehand drawing.
- Editing: Basic image edits (crop, resize), undo/redo, and multiple annotation layers.
- Sharing: Generate shareable links, download images as PNG/JPEG, or copy to clipboard.
- Recording: Some versions include screen and webcam recording with optional voice narration.
- Integration: Works with Google Drive, Slack, Jira, Trello, and other productivity tools (depends on plan).
- Privacy controls: Options to blur or redact sensitive data before sharing.
Typical use cases
- Creating tutorials and walkthroughs.
- Bug reporting with annotated screenshots.
- Quickly sharing annotated web content in teams.
- Capturing visuals for documentation or design feedback.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fast, easy-to-use capture and annotation | Advanced features may require signup or paid plan |
| Multiple capture modes and annotation tools | Performance can vary on very large pages |
| Direct sharing and integrations | Some users report occasional upload/link delays |
Quick how-to (capture and share)
- Click the Awesome Screenshot icon in Chrome.
- Choose capture mode (full page, visible, or selection).
- Annotate using tools on the toolbar (arrow, text, blur).
- Click “Done” or “Save” and choose Download or Copy Link to share.
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