FeatherShot
FeatherShot is a screenshot annotation tool for capturing a screen region, marking it up, then saving or copying the result.
What FeatherShot is
FeatherShot is a screenshot annotation tool for capturing a screen region, marking it up, then saving or copying the result. Its tools include arrows, numbered steps, rectangles, circles and ellipses, lines, question and lettered callouts, and a magnifier with adjustable zoom from 1.5× to 5×. Users can choose annotation colors and set line width from 2px to 15px. Save & Copy creates a timestamped PNG in ~/Downloads and copies it to the clipboard. The browser extension supports Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Arc; it captures the current tab and opens the chosen area in an editor in a new tab. Numbered annotations are presented as useful for step-by-step guides and tutorials. Listed requirements are macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian, or Fedora for Linux. The macOS app needs Screen Recording permission and may request Accessibility permission. Windows and Linux need no special permissions; the extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions. FeatherShot is free and open source under the MIT License, with no subscription.
Good
- Includes numbered steps and multiple callout shapes.
- Magnifier zoom adjusts from 1.5× to 5×.
- Saves timestamped PNGs and copies them to clipboard.
- Free and open source under MIT License.
Watch out
- macOS 14 or later is required.
- The macOS app requires Screen Recording permission.
- The extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions.
Who it suits
FeatherShot suits people who need to mark up screenshots for instructions, tutorials, or other visual explanations. It is a fit for users on the listed desktop systems or supported browsers who are comfortable with the relevant permissions.
Verdict
FeatherShot offers a focused set of markup tools and a direct save-and-copy workflow at no cost. Check the system requirements and permission requests for the version you plan to use.
Plans and prices
From FeatherShot's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free and open source · no subscription |
The facts
Each one read from FeatherShot's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Annotations
- Tools include arrows, numbered steps, rectangles, circles and ellipses, lines, question callouts, lettered callouts, and a magnifier.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The browser extension captures the current tab and opens the selected region in an annotation editor in a new tab.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- FeatherShot is open source under the MIT License.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Magnifier
- The magnifier supports configurable zoom from 1.5× to 5×.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FeatherShot is a screenshot annotation tool for capturing a screen region, adding annotations, and saving or copying the result.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Save and copy
- Save & Copy writes a timestamped PNG to ~/Downloads and copies it to the clipboard.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Styling
- Users can choose annotation colors and adjust line width from 2px to 15px.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Use case
- The maker describes numbered annotations as useful for step-by-step guides and tutorials.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser support
- The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Arc.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Downloads are listed for macOS, Windows, Linux, and a Chrome extension.checked 4 Oct 2026
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