QuickCaptureQuickCapture vs Lightshot
Lightshot is a free, very simple screenshot tool for Windows and macOS: select an area, add a quick mark, then copy, save or upload it to get a short link. QuickCapture is just as quick to use but works fully offline, and adds editing, OCR, scrolling capture and recording.
At a glance
| Feature | QuickCapture | Lightshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, for personal and business use | Free |
| Platforms | Windows 11, Windows 10 | Windows, macOS |
| Region, window and full-screen capture | Yes | Yes |
| Scrolling capture (long pages) | Yes | No |
| Screen recording (MP4) | Yes | No |
| GIF recording | Yes | No |
| Copy text from images (OCR) | Yes | No |
| Tables from images to Excel | Yes | No |
| Blur and pixelate tools | Yes | No |
| Automatic detection of personal data | Yes | No |
| Pin screenshots on top of other windows | Yes | No |
| Screen colour picker | Yes | Not documented |
| Read and create QR codes | Yes | No |
| Step recorder (guides from your clicks) | Yes | No |
| Save as WebP or AVIF | Yes | Not documented |
| Built-in upload to online services | NoLocal only by design: share by pasting or sending a file. | Yes |
| macOS version | No | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
“Not documented” means we could not find the feature in the product's public documentation when this page was written. It may exist or be added later.
Which one should you choose?
Lightshot may suit you better if
- You want a shareable online link for a screenshot in one click
- You need the same simple tool on Windows and Mac
- You only ever need a quick area capture with a few marks
QuickCapture may suit you better if
- You prefer not to use an online upload service
- You need to copy text from images or blur personal data
- You capture long pages or record your screen
- You want to find captures again later
Try QuickCapture next to Lightshot
Both can be installed at the same time. Install QuickCapture, press PrintScreen and compare on your own screenshots. Nothing is uploaded, and uninstalling leaves your saved images where they are.
Questions and answers
Are my screenshots private with QuickCapture?
Yes. QuickCapture has no upload feature at all: captures, history and recognised text stay on your PC. They leave it only when you paste or send them yourself.
Can I use QuickCapture and Lightshot on the same PC?
Yes. They are separate programs. QuickCapture never takes a shortcut another program already uses: if Lightshot owns PrintScreen, QuickCapture tells you, and you can pick another key or change the other program's setting.
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