Awesome Screenshot
Capture a page, mark it up and record your screen, all in one extension.
Why it's a strong pick
Awesome Screenshot puts capture, markup and screen recording in one tool. Its help center lists Full Page, Selected Area, Visible Part and Entire Screen and App Window modes. You can save locally or to its cloud, or to Google Drive, Dropbox or Box. The trade-off: the free tier caps cloud storage, and paid plans exist.
What it does
You pick a capture mode, take the shot, then annotate it. You can also record a screencast. Local saves are unlimited on the free plan. If you want a shareable link, you can save to its cloud, where items are private by default and shared by link. The vendor also offers extensions for Edge and Firefox, and desktop apps for Windows and Mac.
Key features
- Four capture modes. Full Page, Selected Area, Visible Part, and Entire Screen and App Window.
- Annotation. Mark up captures after you take them.
- Screen recording. Record screencasts as well as stills.
- Local or cloud saves. Save to your computer, to its cloud, or to Google Drive, Dropbox or Box instead.
- More than Chrome. The vendor lists extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and Windows and Mac apps.
Who it's for
Awesome Screenshot is for people who want capture, markup and screencasts in one place and may share by link. If you only need a simple full-page image, GoFullPage is simpler. For a side-by-side look, read Lightshot vs GoFullPage.
Is Awesome Screenshot free?
It has a free tier and paid plans. The vendor says the free tier limits cloud screenshots and recordings, while local screenshots are unlimited. Limits can change, so check its pricing page for current terms before you rely on the free tier.
Where are my screenshots stored?
You choose. Local saves stay on your computer. If you save to its cloud, items are private by default and can be shared by link. You can also save to Google Drive, Dropbox or Box instead. The vendor says no screenshot is moved outside the browser without your consent. That is the vendor's statement.
Why is Full Page greyed out?
Chrome blocks extensions on some pages, such as the Chrome Web Store and browser settings pages. On those pages the vendor's help center says Full Page and Selected Area are not available. Use Visible Part or Entire Screen and App Window instead.
What permissions does it ask for?
Check the install prompt. The vendor says it needs access to all sites so it can capture on any page. It says it does not run in the background and loses access after the capture ends. Microphone and camera access is needed only for recordings. These are the vendor's statements.
FAQ
Do I need to sign in? To save to the cloud, yes. For local saves the vendor says sign-in is not required for recordings. Check the current prompt for screenshots.
Can I record video? Yes, it records screencasts.
Does it work in other browsers? The vendor lists Edge and Firefox extensions too.
Good to know
If you capture a lot, save locally by default so you do not hit the cloud cap. See every pick in our screenshot tools guide, or read Lightshot alternatives and GoFullPage alternatives.
Other screenshot tools to compare
Awesome Screenshot is one of 5 picks in our screenshot tools guide:
- GoFullPage: capture a whole page in one click.
- FireShot: full-page capture saved as PDF or image.
- Lightshot: quick region screenshots with in-place editing.
- Screenity: record your screen with drawing tools (a video recorder, not a still screenshot tool).
Compare: Lightshot vs GoFullPage. See alternatives: Lightshot alternatives, GoFullPage alternatives.
This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing. Install and permissions are between you and the extension's own publisher.