Lightshot alternative · no install
A Lightshot alternative for sharing screenshots
Take a screenshot with your system's shortcut, press Ctrl+V here, and share a direct link, BBCode or Markdown. Nothing to install.
- Paste with Ctrl+V
- No install
- Password protection
- Auto-delete
ImgShareHub vs Lightshot
| Feature | ImgShareHub | Lightshot |
|---|---|---|
| How you capture | Your system's screenshot shortcut, then paste | Lightshot app or browser extension |
| Install needed | No (optional ShareX config on Windows) | Windows or Mac app, or a browser extension |
| Share formats | Direct link, share link, HTML, BBCode, Markdown | Short link to the screenshot |
| Password protection | Yes | — |
| Auto-delete timer | Optional, 1 hour to 6 months | — |
| Editing | Crop, arrows, shapes, text before upload | While capturing or in an online editor |
| Price | Free | Free |
Lightshot details from its website, checked 23 October 2026. A dash means the site doesn't mention the feature.
Why people switch from Lightshot
Nothing to install
Use the screenshot shortcut your computer already has and paste into the browser, which works on locked-down work machines.
Links for every destination
Paste a direct link in chat, BBCode on forums or Markdown in a bug report, all from one upload.
Private when it needs to be
Add a passcode to screenshots showing account details, or set them to delete themselves after an hour.
Fully automatic on Windows
Use the ImgShareHub ShareX config to upload every capture and copy its link automatically.
When Lightshot may suit you better
- You want one app that captures, edits and uploads in two clicks.
- You use a Mac and want a dedicated capture app rather than the system shortcut.
- You want Lightshot's similar-image search.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I share a screenshot without Lightshot?
Press Win+Shift+S on Windows or Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4 on Mac, then click this page and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V). Copy the link after upload.
Can I keep my screenshots private?
Yes. Add a passcode before uploading. Only people with the passcode can view the screenshot.
Is there an automatic uploader?
On Windows, the free ShareX config uploads every screenshot to ImgShareHub and copies the link.