diff --git a/sources/tech/20191119 App Highlight- Flameshot for Taking and Editing Screenshots.md b/sources/tech/20191119 App Highlight- Flameshot for Taking and Editing Screenshots.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bc287325cd --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20191119 App Highlight- Flameshot for Taking and Editing Screenshots.md @@ -0,0 +1,153 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (App Highlight: Flameshot for Taking and Editing Screenshots) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/flameshot/) +[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) + +App Highlight: Flameshot for Taking and Editing Screenshots +====== + +If you have been following It’s FOSS regularly, you might have come across my coverage on the [best ways to take a screenshot in Linux][1]. + +![][2] + +I did recommend using Flameshot as well because it happens to be my personal favorite to take screenshots. In case you didn’t know, [Flameshot][3] is an open source screenshot tool available for Linux. + +However, in this article, I shall be focusing on ‘Flameshot’ to help you install it, configure it, and highlight the features it has to offer. + +### Flameshot Features + +Flameshot offers almost all the essential features that you would ever require on a screenshot tool in Linux. Here are some of the key features in video format: + +[Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Linux videos][4] + +#### Upload screenshot to Imgur + +![][5] + +A lot of users want to simply upload their screenshots directly to the cloud in order to easily share it with others. + +You can do that by syncing your saved files to a cloud storage solution and share them later. But, that’s quite a few steps to follow in order to share your screenshot, right? + +So, here, Flameshot lets you upload your image directly to [Imgur][6] with a single click. All you have to do is share the URL. + +Do note that these uploads will not be associated with your Imgur account (if you have one) and will be only accessible to the ones with the link. + +#### Annotation Options + +![][7] + +The whole point of having a 3rd party screenshot utility is the ability to annotate the pictures. + +You can choose to add an arrow mark, highlight a text, blur a section, add a text, draw something, add a rectangular/circular shaped border, and add a solid color box. + +![][8] + +You can take a closer look at the options with the help of the GIF above (from their official [GitHub page][9]): + +#### Customization Options + +![][10] + +In addition to all the useful features, it also gives you the ability to customize the UI, filename (when you save a screenshot), and some general options as well. + +### Installing Flameshot on Linux + +Before configuring Flameshot, you need to get it installed on your Linux system. + +You might find it in your Software Center/App Center/Package Manager, simply search for “flameshot” and get it installed. + +In case you do not find it there, you can head on to its [GitHub releases page][11] and download the setup file suitable for your Linux distro. It is available in DEB (for Ubuntu), RPM (for Fedora) and AppImage (for all Linux distributions) format. + +[Download Flameshot][11] + +### How To Setup Flameshot? + +Now that you are aware of the features (and probably have it installed), how do you use it? + +Of course, you don’t want to launch a screenshot tool by searching for it in the list of applications installed. + +So, the best way to access it would be to press the **PRT SC** key, right? + +But, by default, when you press the **Print Screen** button, it will launch the default screenshot tool (or directly take a full-screen screenshot). + +Fret not, you can easily change it. Here’s how you can set flameshot to launch upon pressing the ‘**Prt Sc**‘ button: + +1\. Head to the system settings and navigate your way to the “**Device**” options. + +2\. Next, head inside the “**Keyboard Shortcuts**” option. + +3\. Now, you need to change the keyboard shortcut for “**Saving a screenshot to Pictures**” from **Prt Sc** to anything else (a button you don’t use frequently). + +![Assign a custom keyboard shortcut to Flameshot][12] + +Refer to the image above to understand it better. + +4\. Once you have done this, scroll down to the bottom and add a new keyboard shortcut by clicking on the “**+**” button. + +5\. Here, you will get the option to name the shortcut (it can be anything) and in place of the command, you will have to enter: + +``` +flameshot gui +``` + +And, hit the **Prt Sc** button when you set the shortcut. That’s it! + +Here’s how it should look after configuration: + +![][13] + +Now, you should be able to launch Flameshot by pressing the **Prt Sc** button. + +### Few Tips To Note + +![][14] + + * By default, Flameshot saves the pictures in [PNG][15] format. So, if you need a [JPEG][16] file, you can simply rename the file extension. + * You can change the color of the text/arrow mark by performing a right-click before adding it. Once you change it, the color remains the same even when you use it the next time. You can change the color again, the same way. + * If you want the option to choose a custom color (instead of the pre-defined color selection), just hit the **SPACE** **bar** after you select a region to take the screenshot. + * If you cannot access the Flameshot configuration option via the app drawer, simply type in “**flameshot config**” in the terminal. + + + +**Wrapping Up** + +Even though there are alternatives to Flameshot available, I find it to be the best screenshot tool for my usage. + +If you found this tutorial helpful, do share it with other Linux users. If you find Flameshot useful, please do consider making a [donation to its developer][17]. + +In either case, if you already use a screenshot tool, which one is it? Do you know of something that happens to be better than Flameshot? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/flameshot/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][a] +选题:[lujun9972][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/take-screenshot-linux/ +[2]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/flameshot.png?ssl=1 +[3]: https://flameshot.js.org/ +[4]: https://www.youtube.com/c/itsfoss?sub_confirmation=1 +[5]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-cloud-upload-feature.jpg?ssl=1 +[6]: https://imgur.com/ +[7]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-options.jpg?ssl=1 +[8]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-usage.gif?ssl=1 +[9]: https://github.com/lupoDharkael/flameshot +[10]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-customization.jpg?ssl=1 +[11]: https://github.com/lupoDharkael/flameshot/releases +[12]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/keyboard-shortcut-option.jpg?ssl=1 +[13]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-shortcut-config.jpg?ssl=1 +[14]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flameshot-tips.jpg?ssl=1 +[15]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Network_Graphics +[16]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG +[17]: https://flameshot.js.org/#/