The Awesome Screenshot Extension is a versatile tool designed to enhance your screen capturing and recording experience directly within your browser. It allows users to capture full webpages, selected areas, or entire screens with ease. Beyond static images, it offers screen recording capabilities, enabling the capture of on-screen activities with audio and webcam integration. The built-in editor provides functionalities such as annotations, blurring sensitive information, and adding shapes or text, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Users can save their captures in various formats, including PNG, JPG, and PDF, or share them instantly via generated links. With cloud storage integration, managing and accessing your screenshots and recordings becomes seamless across devices. This extension is particularly beneficial for professionals, educators, and anyone seeking an efficient way to document and share visual information.
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Features of Awesome Screenshot
The Awesome Screenshot Extension offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance your screen capturing and recording experience:
- Versatile Capture Options: Capture full webpages (scrolling page), specific sections, or entire screens effortlessly.
- Screen Recording Capabilities: Record screen activity with options to include system audio, microphone input, and webcam overlay.
- Built-in Annotation Tools: Edit captures with annotations, including text, shapes, highlights, and blurring sensitive information.
- Multiple Export Formats: Save captures in various formats such as PNG, JPG, and PDF, or print directly.
- Cloud Storage Integration: Store recordings and screenshots in the cloud for easy access and sharing via links.
- Collaborative Features: Share captures with team members, allowing for comments and collaborative editing.
- User-Friendly Interface: Navigate and utilize features with an intuitive and straightforward design.
These functionalities make the Awesome Screenshot Extension a valuable tool for professionals, educators, and anyone needing efficient screen capture and recording solutions.
Getting Started with Awesome Screenshot
Welcome to Awesome Screenshot! This guide will help you get started with our powerful screenshot tool. Follow these steps to capture, annotate, and share screenshots effortlessly.
Installation of Awesome Screenshot Extension
Browser Extension
- Visit the Chrome Web Store or the Firefox Add-ons page.
- Search for “Awesome Screenshot” and click “Add to Chrome” or “Add to Firefox.”
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Desktop Application
- Download the Awesome Screenshot desktop app from our official website.
- Follow the installation instructions for your operating system (Windows or Mac).
Capturing Screenshots
Browser Extension
- Click the Awesome Screenshot icon in your browser toolbar.
- Choose from the following capture options:
- Visible Part of Page: Capture the currently visible area.
- Selected Area: Drag to select a specific area of the page.
- Entire Page: Capture the full page, including parts not currently visible.
- Delayed Capture: Set a delay before capturing the screenshot.
Desktop Application
- Open the Awesome Screenshot app.
- Select the capture mode: full screen, window, or selected area.
- Click “Capture” to take the screenshot.
Annotating Screenshots
- After capturing a screenshot, you’ll be taken to the editor where you can:
- Add Text: Click the text tool to add annotations.
- Draw Shapes: Use the shape tools to highlight areas.
- Blur Sensitive Information: Use the blur tool to hide personal or sensitive data.
- Crop and Resize: Adjust the screenshot dimensions as needed.
Sharing Screenshots
Save Locally
- Click the “Save” button to download the screenshot to your device.
Share Online
Click the “Share” button to upload the screenshot to our cloud service.
Copy the shareable link to send to others.
Additional Features
- Screen Recording:
- Capture video recordings of your screen with audio.
- Cloud Storage:
- Store and organize your screenshots in the cloud for easy access.
- Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with your team by sharing and commenting on screenshots in real-time.
Support and Feedback
- Visit our Help Center for troubleshooting and FAQs.
- Provide feedback or report issues through our support portal.