Top 15 HotShots Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Hotshots is a screenshot tool with some editing features. It is particularly suitable for writing documentation (as used in the following chapters) but you can use it to highlight some details on a map image or what ever you want.
Because HotShots is written with Qt, it runs on Windows and Linux (MacOSX isn't tested yet).
Why this name, Hotshots ? Firstly, I'm a fan of Jim Abrahams's film and my second choice was Screen'n Shot but I'm not sure the pun will be perenne.

1. Smartshot: Screen capture, Annotate

Smartshot: Screen capture, Annotate 1. Croping any part of the screenshot.2. Drawing on the screenshot.3. Inputing custom text on the screenshot.4. Sharing the screenshot after it’s taken.Annotate and edit your screenshot:Annotate any image with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text Crop, scroll & show crop area dimensions Blur certain sections to hide sensitive information.Save......

2. Gyazo

Gyazo Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!Review and edit your images online at http://gyazo.com/history and on your iPhone with the Gyazo app.Gyazo Ninja ( http://gyazo.com/premium/ ) upgrades Gyazo to......

3. JShot

JShot JShot is a free and multiplatform screen capture and uploader utility which allows you to capture and annotate a part of your screen and share it via the Internet in one step. It lets you to upload screenshots to the Web or send to an Instant Messaging partner. JShot works......

4. EzSnap

EzSnap EzSnap is the ultimate screen capture tool. EzSnap gives you all the tools you need to create engaging images. Snap any image and enhance it with effects of your computer screen with no restrictions. Then share your creations instantly with anyone. With Snagit's quick and easy screen capture process, you......

5. WinShot

WinShot WinShot is a screen capture software with multiple functions.......

6. load.re

load.re load.re is fastest screenshot tool in the web. You can capture your whole screen or simply an area of it!Available also as an addon for Chrome, but we recommend to try out our desktop application.Fastest way to capture your screen! Share images in seconds!......

7. Snipaste

Snipaste Power up your efficiency with SnipasteSnipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Download and open the program, then press F1 to start a screentshot, choose 'Copy to clipbroad', then press F2 to paste it as a floating......

8. Greenshot

Greenshot Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot tool optimized for productivity with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) support. Save a screenshot or a part of the screen to a file within a second or load it up to an Internet-picture-storage and get a public accessible URL (Confluence, Box.com, Dropbox, Flick, Imgur without/with password,......

9. Skitch

Skitch Skitch is a screenshot editing and sharing utility that permits the user to add shapes and text to an image, and then share it online. Images can also be exported to various image formats.Skitch.com is a webservice that works hand in hand with the application Skitch to give you 1-click......

10. Screenshot Captor

Screenshot Captor Screenshot Captor is a program for taking screenshots on your computer. Its different from other screenshot utilis in several notable ways: * Optimized for taking lots of screenshots with minimal intervention. * Ragged edge splicing effects. * Smart autonaming of files, and ability to embed textual comments in......

11. Image Snatcher

Image Snatcher Instant image capture and upload right from your desktop!......

12. Carambis Screenshooter

Carambis Screenshooter Simple, but powerful application for taking screenshots, editing them with included editor, and saving using multiple options, such as local storage, cloud, FTP-server, or direct copying to the clipboard or E-mail message.Share saved screenshots through cloud, clipboard, FTP, or E-mail messages.......

13. Snipping Tool++

Snipping Tool++ An application meant to replace the Windows Snipping Tool . With this application you can quickly take a partial (snippet) screenshot or a full screenshot, upload it to Imgur, and have a link ready to be pasted all in a matter of seconds.Current FeaturesUpload/Save screenshots and snippets (Maximum......

14. Shotty

Shotty Taking screenshots with Shotty is so natural and easy, you just have to try it. Edit them in minimalistic editor and the upload them with one click. Focusing on simplicity and usability, this tool is probably the most intuitive screenshot utility out there.......

15. MakeShot

MakeShot MakeShot is a simple utility that can help you capture desktop snapshots and edit them in a straightforward manner. the program can be controlled through hotkeys as well and it is also able to send capture links directly into the system clipboard.MakeShot's image editor makes it possible for you to......