Shutter als Linux-Alternative zu Greenshot
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Shutter is a solid replacement for Greenshot on Linux. It covers the core screenshot capture, editing, and sharing features that Greenshot users rely on, and adds a few extra options such as PDF export and a plugin system. It is best suited for users who need a native Linux tool with keyboard shortcuts and direct uploads to services like Imgur and Flickr. If you are a Windows user migrating to Linux, Shutter will let you keep most of your workflow with minimal adjustment.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 0.99.7
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Capture full screen, window, or region
- Built‑in editor for text, arrows, shapes, blur
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick capture
- Direct upload to Imgur/Flickr
- Save to PNG/JPEG
Was anders ist
- No native support for GIF or animated screenshots
- No built‑in annotation of PDFs (you must export first)
- No integration with Windows clipboard history
- No built‑in color picker like Greenshot
- No ability to automatically upload to custom FTP servers without a plugin
Ihre Greenshot-Dateien öffnen
Shutter does not read Greenshot’s proprietary .gs file format. You can export Greenshot screenshots as PNG or JPEG and open them in Shutter’s editor, but you cannot import any metadata or annotations from Greenshot directly.
Von Greenshot zu Shutter wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- 1. Install Shutter from your distro’s package manager (apt, dnf, pacman).
- 2. Open Greenshot and export recent screenshots as PNG or JPEG.
- 3. In Shutter, use File → Open to load those images for editing.
- 4. Recreate any annotations manually in Shutter’s editor.
- 5. Set up your preferred upload service in Shutter’s settings (Imgur, Flickr).
- 6. Configure keyboard shortcuts in Shutter to match your old Greenshot shortcuts if desired.
Wichtige Funktionen von Shutter
- Aufnahme des gesamten Bildschirms, bestimmter Fenster oder rechteckiger Bereiche
- Integrierter Editor zum Hinzufügen von Text, Pfeilen, Formen und Unschärfefunktionen
- Direkter Upload zu gängigen Diensten wie Imgur und Flickr
- Unterstützung für verzögerte Aufnahmen mit anpassbarem Timer
- Möglichkeit, Screenshots in verschiedenen Formaten wie PNG, JPEG und PDF zu speichern
- Tastaturkürzel für schnellen Zugriff auf verschiedene Aufnahmemodi
- Plugin-System zur Erweiterung der Funktionalität
- Verlaufsanzeige, um kürzlich aufgenommene Screenshots erneut zu öffnen und zu bearbeiten
Shutter unter Linux installieren
sudo apt install shuttersudo apt install shuttersudo dnf install shuttersudo pacman -S shutterHäufige Fragen
Does Shutter support delayed captures like Greenshot?
Yes, Shutter allows you to set a custom timer for delayed captures, similar to Greenshot’s delay feature.
Can I use Shutter to annotate PDFs directly?
Shutter can export screenshots to PDF, but it does not edit PDFs. You would need a separate PDF editor for that.
Is Shutter free and open source?
Yes, Shutter is released under the GPL‑3.0 license and is available in the official repositories of major Linux distributions.