PrtScr for Windows

Name: PrtScr
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)
Author: FireStarter

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

PrtScr simplifies screen capture with multiple modes. Annotate, edit, print, or email your captures easily. Enjoy a floating preview for immediate feedback.

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Pros
- Captures full-screen, rectangle, and freehand screenshots.
- Supports annotation of captured images.
- Allows direct saving to desktop.
- Provides options to edit, print, and email captures.
- Features a floating preview window.
Cons
- This is the first release on the platform.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 13, 2009

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows XP/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 25,025

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.4/5

7 User Votes

Handy to have around
tcraleyMarch 10, 2011
Pros
I like the way the program shows a mini version of the screen.
Cons
The program prints a blue screen instead of the screen shot if you are not careful.
Summary
Just awesome! works well.
copiacartJuly 23, 2010
Pros
Simple Lots of nice features Uses minimal system resources Graphically pleasing
Cons
The only con is that not enough people know about this program.
Summary
So i just wanted a program to give me a few more options than the default windows print screen function. This program superseded my expectations. It is simple but has a lot of nice features. It works well and doesn't take up hardly any system resources. It is graphically pleasing and actually kind of fun to play with. This program reminds me of a Mac.
Easy to use
poncho2002May 13, 2010
Pros
Quick results
Cons
no negative comments
Summary
free
Great and easy program
rosalia63January 31, 2010
Pros
After playing with it for about 15 mins I was ready to use it. I love how easy it is and especially the great results. Best thing is that it's free.
Cons
None that I experienced.
Summary
Great program
jt8086June 13, 2009
Pros
Uses the existing PrntScrn button, allows you to cut out any part of your screen, and very simple installation, all free. Nice user interface too.
Cons
Not knowing about this sooner
Summary
Easiest and best
Great features, some learning required
mxwatmanJanuary 7, 2009
Pros
Quick, excellent features
Cons
Need to spend time learning operation and options
Summary
Awesome and Different!
eMpTy3000August 7, 2008
Pros
After learning what this program can do it is a lot of fun! You can draw on the screen, capture a drawn out shape or capture a standard rectangle.
Cons
It would be nice if you could type as well as draw.
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Developer’s Description

By FireStarter

Capture screenshots with ease.

PrtScr allows you to make perfect screen captures in a minimum of clicks, and with style. Make full-screen, rectangle or freehand screen captures, annotate them, and put them straight on your desktop, or edit/print/e-mail them. Watch a preview of your capture floating over your desktop. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

PrtScr for Windows

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