ScreenGrab is an application for creating screenshots.
ScreenGrab uses the Qt framework and therefore it’s independent from any desktop environment.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Screenshot of screen area, window, fullscreen and last selected area.
- Delay.
- Edit directly in other applications.
- Automatic saving; insert date+time in filename.
- Fit to edges by right click.
- Custom shortcuts.
Website: github.com/lxqt/screengrab
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Developer: Artem Galichkin and many contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
ScreenGrab is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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