Linux · Utilities
ksnip
Cross-Platform Screenshot tool with annotation features
by Damir Porobic
Official site: flathub.org
About ksnip
Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.
Features:
Supports Linux (X11, Plasma Wayland, GNOME Wayland and xdg-desktop-portal Wayland), Windows and macOS.
Taking screenshot of a custom rectangular area that can be drawn with mouse cursor.
Taking screenshot of last selected rectangular area without selecting again.
Taking screenshot of the screen/monitor where the mouse cursor is currently located.
Taking screenshot of full screen, including all screens/monitors.
Taking screenshot of window that currently has focus.
Taking screenshot of window under mouse cursor.
Take screenshot with or without mouse cursor.
Capture mouse cursor as annotation item that can be moved and deleted.
Customizable capture delay for all capture options.
Upload screenshots directly to imgur.com in anonymous or user mode.
Upload screenshots via custom user defined scripts.
Command line support, for taking screenshot and saving it to default location, filename and format.
Filename wildcards for Year ($Y), Month ($M), Day ($D), Time ($T) and Counter (multiple # characters for number with zero leading padding).
Print screenshot or save is to pdf/ps.
Annotate screenshots with pen, marker, rectangles, ellipses, texts and other tools.
Annotate screenshots with stickers and add custom stickers.
Obfuscate image regions with blur and pixelate.
How to install ksnip
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.ksnip.ksnip
- Open ksnip once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ksnip free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ksnip is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install ksnip from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.ksnip.ksnip. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ksnip safe?
ksnip downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.