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Snipping Tool vs Lightshot: catalog facts
Snipping Tool	Lightshot
Free Free and included with Windows 11.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Browser extension
Included with Windows 11 Annotate with mouse, touch or pen	Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads
Current version is Windows 11 only Fewer editing options than dedicated screenshot tools	Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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