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Awesome Screenshot Chrome extension

Awesome Screenshot captures a selected area or a full page, then lets you draw on and annotate the image before saving or sharing it, and it also records the screen. It's best for people who need quick, annotated screenshots without switching tools. The catch: higher usage limits and extra features sit behind a paid plan.

  • PriceFreemium
  • CategoryScreenshots & Recording
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • captures full-page screenshots, not just the visible area
  • built-in annotation tools like arrows, text, and drawing
  • includes screen recording, not just static images
  • free to use with core capture and annotation features
  • quick access from the toolbar for one-click capture

Cons

  • some usage limits or extras require a paid plan
  • annotation tools add a small learning curve compared to a bare screenshot
  • needs access to page content to capture what you see

Best for

  • capturing full-page or selected-area screenshots
  • annotating screenshots with text, arrows, and shapes
  • recording short screen captures
  • quick sharing of captured images

Skip it if

  • users who need unlimited high-volume screen recording on the free tier
  • people who only need a bare screenshot with no annotation tools

Key features

  • full-page screenshot capture
  • selected-area screenshot capture
  • built-in annotation tools for drawing and text
  • screen recording
  • one-click save or share of captured images

What Awesome Screenshot does

Awesome Screenshot captures either a selected region or an entire scrolling page, then opens it in an editor where you can draw, add text, and highlight parts of the image. It also supports screen recording, so it covers both still screenshots and short video captures in one extension.

Awesome Screenshot free vs paid

The free version covers core screenshot capture, annotation, and basic screen recording. Paid plans raise usage limits and add extra features for people who capture and record more frequently or need additional editing options.

Is Awesome Screenshot safe?

Awesome Screenshot needs access to the current page to capture what's displayed, which is required for any screenshot tool. Screen recording similarly needs permission to capture your screen when you start a recording.

Awesome Screenshot: FAQs

Is Awesome Screenshot free?

Yes, core screenshot capture and annotation are free, with paid plans raising limits and adding extras.

Is Awesome Screenshot safe to use?

It needs page access to capture screenshots and permission to capture your screen for recordings, which is standard for this type of tool.

How do I use Awesome Screenshot?

Install it, click the toolbar icon, choose a capture type, then annotate and save or share the result.

What are Awesome Screenshot alternatives?

GoFullPage, Lightshot and Loom are common alternatives for capturing and sharing screenshots or recordings.

Can Awesome Screenshot capture a full page?

Yes, it can capture an entire scrolling page, not just the visible portion.

Does Awesome Screenshot record video?

Yes, it includes screen recording in addition to static screenshot capture.

Can I annotate screenshots in Awesome Screenshot?

Yes, it includes tools for drawing, adding text, arrows, and highlights on captured images.

Why can't Awesome Screenshot capture a certain page?

Some restricted browser pages, like internal Chrome settings pages, can't be captured by extensions.

Can I share screenshots directly from Awesome Screenshot?

Yes, it offers options to save or share captured images after editing.

Does Awesome Screenshot have usage limits?

The free tier has usage limits for capture or recording, with paid plans offering higher limits.