FeatherShot

About

FeatherShot is ranked #61 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on Inferse. It runs on Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Facts

Purpose

FeatherShot is a screenshot annotation tool for capturing a screen region, adding annotations, and saving or copying the result.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Annotations

Tools include arrows, numbered steps, rectangles, circles and ellipses, lines, question callouts, lettered callouts, and a magnifier.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Magnifier

The magnifier supports configurable zoom from 1.5× to 5×.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Styling

Users can choose annotation colors and adjust line width from 2px to 15px.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Save and copy

Save & Copy writes a timestamped PNG to ~/Downloads and copies it to the clipboard.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Platforms

Downloads are listed for macOS, Windows, Linux, and a Chrome extension.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Platform requirements

The listed requirements are macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian, or Fedora for Linux.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Browser support

The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Arc.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Permissions

The macOS app requires Screen Recording permission and may request Accessibility permission; Windows and Linux require no special permissions, and the extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

License

FeatherShot is open source under the MIT License.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Use case

The maker describes numbered annotations as useful for step-by-step guides and tutorials.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Integration

The browser extension captures the current tab and opens the selected region in an annotation editor in a new tab.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Where it ranks on Inferse

• Best Screenshot Annotation Software in 2026#61 of 76
• Best Screen Capture Software in 2026#17 of 60

Sources

• github.com/KurtStevenK/FeatherShot· checked 4 Oct 2026