FastStone Capture is a comprehensive screen capture utility that combines powerful functionality with ease of use. This lightweight application delivers professional-grade screen capture and recording capabilities while maintaining an accessible interface suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
Core Capture Capabilities
The software excels at versatile screen capturing through multiple methods:
- Window and object-specific captures
- Full-screen snapshots
- Rectangular and freehand region selection
- Scrolling window capture for long webpages
- Multi-level menu capturing
Advanced Recording Features
FastStone Capture provides sophisticated screen recording functionality that captures:
- On-screen activity and changes
- Audio from microphone input
- System audio from speakers
- Webcam footage
- Mouse movements and clicks
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All these elements are compiled into highly compressed video files in MP4 or WMV formats, preserving quality while minimizing file size.
Professional Editing Tools
After capturing content, users can access robust editing capabilities including:
- Text annotations and callouts
- Arrowed lines and highlights
- Image resizing and cropping
- Edge effects (spotlight, drop-shadow, frame)
- Area blurring for privacy
- Watermarking for content protection
Productivity Enhancements
The application includes several workflow-boosting features:
- Pin-to-screen functionality for reference materials
- OCR text extraction from images
- Multiple output destinations (editor, file, clipboard, printer)
- Email integration
- Microsoft Office document integration (OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Website upload capabilities
Technical Specifications
FastStone Capture supports multiple file formats for maximum compatibility:
- Images: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF, WEBP, PDF
- Proprietary FSC format that preserves annotation data
- Videos: MP4 and WMV
System Integration
The software seamlessly integrates with your workflow through:
- Global hotkeys for instant activation
- Multiple monitor support
- High-DPI and 4K monitor compatibility
- Touch interface support (tap, swipe, pinch)
- Minimal memory footprint
Recent Improvements in Latest Version
The latest version introduces several valuable enhancements:
- Transparent background option in the Edge tool
- File deletion capability from the editor
- Improved multi-monitor system support
- Direct copying and pasting of transparent images
- Enhanced caption tool functionality
License: Free (upgradable)
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Size – 10 MB
FastStone Capture 11.0 (exe) | Zip
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