Looking for Lightshot on Linux?
Lightshot doesn't support Linux natively, and under Wine it generally can't capture native Wayland windows. Screention gives you the same rapid area-select, arrow, and markup workflow — built natively for Linux.
There is no official Lightshot download for Linux. You can run the Windows build through Wine, but it generally can't capture native Wayland windows. A native app is the better route: install Screention below and press Ctrl + Alt + A to select an area, annotate it, and copy it, just like Lightshot. Only need a plain screenshot? Use your desktop's built-in shortcut.
$ curl -fsSL https://screention.gkernel.com/install.sh | bashInstalls the .deb with apt, the .rpm with dnf or zypper, or the AppImage on other distros. x86_64 only. Needs Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12, Linux Mint 21, Fedora 38 or newer, or openSUSE Tumbleweed.
How Screention compares to Lightshot in Wine
Windows utilities run through Wine generally cannot capture native Wayland windows. Here is how Screention compares.
The features Lightshot users love, plus modern upgrades
Fast, responsive, and tailored for developer, designer, and professional workflows on Linux.
Instant Region Selection
Hit your hotkey (Ctrl+Alt+A) to freeze the screen and drag a box. Fine-tune boundaries with pixel precision.
Direct Markup Toolbar
Add arrows, boxes, circles, and highlighters instantly. A curated palette of 12 colors ensures your callouts look clean and readable.
Privacy Redaction Tools
Easily redact API tokens, email addresses, and passwords with pixelate, blur, or a solid box before copying or saving.
Offline OCR Text Extraction
Extract text from any non-copyable window, terminal dialog, or video frame with 1-click offline OCR straight to your clipboard.
Native Rust & Tauri Speed
Native compiled binary that sits quietly in your system tray.
Private & Offline
Never worry about accidental public image leaks. Screention saves captures to your local disk with optional manual sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Lightshot app for Linux?
No. The official developers of Lightshot (Skillbrains) have never released a native Linux version. Historically, Linux users ran the Windows version via Wine, which on Wayland desktops runs through XWayland and generally cannot capture native Wayland windows. Screention is a native Linux alternative, so it needs no Wine.
How does Screention compare to Lightshot?
Screention provides the same intuitive capture experience: select an area, annotate with arrows, boxes, or highlighters, and copy directly to your clipboard. In addition, Screention adds privacy blur/pixelation, built-in offline OCR text extraction, QR code reading, and native Wayland and X11 support.
Do I need Wine or emulation to run Screention?
No. Screention is a 100% native Linux application packaged in native formats (.deb for Ubuntu/Debian/Mint, .rpm for Fedora, and standalone .AppImage for Arch and other distros). It waits in your system tray until you press its hotkey.
Does Screention work on Wayland?
Yes. Lightshot under Wine generally cannot capture native Wayland windows. Screention captures natively via the XDG Desktop Portal, with a grim fallback for compositors without one, on Ubuntu 22.04 and later, Fedora, and Arch.
Are my captures private?
Yes. Unlike web-based uploaders that automatically send screenshots to public URLs, Screention is local-first. Your captures, edits, and extracted OCR text stay on your device unless you press Upload, which creates a public share link. The app does send pseudonymous usage counts (never your screenshots or their text), which you can turn off in Settings > Privacy.