FastStone Capture V5.3    Suggested by Fluffy - Added on 13 Feb 2007 1MB (uncompressed) - Popularity score (141650) Website - Screenshot - Download - Comments (76) - Post comment - Permalink

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 Russ: I've tried a few screen shot programs and so far this is by far the best I've tried!! Highly recommended! [2006-07-04 08:48]

 Ram: It would be nice if it could capture video and flash [2006-07-12 12:20]

 LFT: Also check out the Firefox extensions that do similar things to web pages. Screengrab and Snapper are both good. [2006-07-13 20:39]

 Tweet: Excellent program, I've uninstalled two screen capture programs that I've been using for years because of this user friendly tool. I've needed this for a long time. I also highly recommend this program. THANKS. [2006-08-14 15:53]

 Portable Fan: I'm quite impressed. Portable and free, yet it functions as well as--if not better than--SnagIt! As for Ram, I think it's fantastic without capturing videos or flash movies because it does what it's made for perfectly: screenshots, not capture movies. [2006-09-07 15:14]

 BAR: This is a great program. Too bad the latest version has dropped the option to 'save as PDF' (and a couple of other formats). [2006-09-26 17:20]

 aceofspades: Even better than some of the shareware stuff i have used [2006-09-30 21:00]

 [BOT]Fluffy: Capturing video can be done by changing the rendering method. If that's not good enough for you, get a player that supports overlay snaps - most decent ones do. That or snag Taksi to take overlay shots. [2006-10-03 08:33]

 zikarus: The option to save as a .pdf has obviously been included again in v4.6. Nice app! [2006-10-11 14:09]

 Peter Olson: I well HIGHLY recommend this program, works like a charm has has more tools then you can think of. [2006-10-11 15:45]

 weblarg.com: Like the program, just wish I could add symbols & pointers to my screen captures with it, similar to Screenshot Captor [2006-10-12 05:13]

 CD: I _want_ to like this program, but I just cannot seem to get over a few things:

1. Automatic File Generation option (I use this most of the time) requires an output folder to be identified. The problem is that this output folder option is not portable. If you select K:\, then when you change computers (the purpose of portable applications), you have to manually change this to F:\ (for example) before capturing to file.

2. Saving to PDF is a good idea on paper, but generates much larger files than PNG. I saved an entire web page in PNG > 1000 Kb. I saved the same web page in PDF > +1500 Kb (no OCR function so treats capture like one big image).

3. Screen magnifier and color picker tools are of limited interest because of the way the tools are implemented. Other dedicated software (Zzoom for example) do better job and are small (15 Kb) and portable.

4. Redllar's FGWndGrab has more features like thumbnail, watermark, FTP and a few others that I have not tried out (dual monitor, background fill). It is only 168 Kb UPX compressed. The only problem I have with this one is that you cannot choose the capture type (desktop, window, rectangle, etc.) on-the-fly. [2006-10-13 05:50]

 Lupo73: Reply to CD:
1. It isn't so laborious to change output folder
2. Probably this feature needs an improvement
3. Screen magnifier will be better if do a bigger zoom, but color picker tool is the best one I have never found
4. I try it, it's a good application but FastStone Capture is more useful and easy to use. [2006-11-11 07:12]

 anon: i agree that it needs to have relative pathnames when saving to files.

on another note i've tried looking really hard for a program that can also capture text into a file, i'd love to see it built in or perhaps even as a separate package.

also i think having the option of double clicking the mousekey (or other mouse control) to trigger a capture would be great

in the meantime if you must have relative paths try using FGWndGrab [2006-11-12 00:27]

 tripex: Is there any (portable)(free) screen capturer who can automatically scroll vertical AND! horizontal? [2007-01-17 14:32]

 Cyber: I'm looking forward to the next update ... maybe with horizontal scroll capturing as well. [2007-05-11 13:16]

 Local: I don't see what the problem with typing in a relative path to save your pictures to is, mine save to my usb stick fine on any pc.

I generally use this instead of my SnagIt because it uses way less resources and is much quicker.
Only problem I've found with it so far is that the scrolling web page option can come out reeeeeeaaaaallllyyy badly.
If there is a way to stop getting white lines across the prints I'd uninstall SnagIt today [2007-07-08 00:14]

 Portable Paul: i was able to get a small amount of relative pathing working.
"." and "./foldername" worked. Just have to settle on a path relative to the executable. HTH [2007-07-25 21:24]

 Thor: @ Local:
I never had that "white lines"-problem that you mentioned.
You wrote: "Can" come out ... so I understand, that it doesn´t
happen all the time. [2007-07-27 10:49]

 Karsten: Isn't free any more - the file you download is a 30 day trial, and then you are supposed to pay $ 19.95 for a license... [2007-08-05 06:37]

 BillyBob: Did you read the description above Karsten? It says right up below the Synopsis that the app has gone payware from v 5.4, the last fully free is 5.3 which has been made available from the Download link just to the right of the Website link.

FSCapture is good, but even better, take a look at FastStone Image Viewer (v3.2 is what I have) - it has a built in screen capture which looks like it is exactly the same as FSCapture, but on steroids. (Click File, Screen Capture and then choose from all the same types that FSCapture has - Foreground Window, Window or object, Rectangle region, Freehand region, Full screen). The only thing it doesn't seem to have is the hot keys, but that is minor.

The 30 day trial pay version of FSCapture allows you to set edges (torn etc.) on all sides, while this last free version allows it on 2 sides only. FSViewer goes even further and allows all the same editing, highlighting, drop shadows etc. and on top of that, you also have 88 (yes - eighty eight!) frame masks which do the whole torn edges, hearts, and other special effects on the edges, as well as rotating the screenshot to any angle you specify, and much more. I think I will be removing FSCapture from my PC and using only FSViewer from now on. Only one thing more I would like to see in FSViewer - the ability to save an image to a Windows icon .ICO file. [2007-08-12 18:16]

 QueenOfStars: @Local: I had the same problem with scrolling window capture; I changed 'Scroll Refresh Time' to 100 ms in Settings and now it works like a charm. [2007-08-26 06:34]

 Local: Thanks QueenOfStars, I tried that and it works wonderfully now
Bye bye snagit Faststone rules [2007-10-24 16:29]

 David: Great comments, and the name FastStone is representative of this tool - Fast/intuitive stone/rock solid. Given it is this good and got to v5.3 as free and portable, then an improved version v5.4 asking $19.95 should be a no-brainer if it has saved you 1hr of working time and will save one more. [2008-01-06 05:36]

 internet explorer: what i like best about FS capture is its ability to grab all of a scrolling window (except for unknown reason the one in xp's add/remove programs, altho I wish it would). Anyone out there know a screen capture program that will grab multiple scrolling pages in xp add/remove programs? [2008-02-17 07:51]

 avoidz: What a great little program! I've been using SnagIt for years, but this is going to replace it from now on. Nice editor, too.

:)

(PS. Thanks for the tip, QueenOfStars, about the scrolling capture.) [2008-03-18 19:18]

 Happy: I've used several version of Faststone, and have been VERY pleased with it. After using numerous other screen capture programs, I was happy to "meet" this nice little piece of freeware. I uninstalled all the others and use Faststone only. The software, especially this last free version is better than many commercial and shareware programs of the same function. I LOVE IT! [2008-03-31 19:06]

 someone: CaptureIt

http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=114 [2008-04-13 04:11]

 jeastbur: Daily download quota exceeded.

Here is another download site for v5.3:
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/desktop_software/graphics/faststone_capture.cfm/v5_3 [2008-04-14 10:53]

 bernardo (VE): very lean and very efficient!
I like it and recommend it!
Much better than those with big names
and dozen of switches!
THANX !!!! [2008-04-15 07:27]

 Bender: This app is a killer.
Snagit can bite my shiny ass! [2008-04-23 07:48]

 AncientImages: Using FSCapture 5.3 to try and screengrab Mount&Blade, and it's just not working. I can capture everything else, but not the game. Tried another capture program with the same hotkey -- Screen Capture Professional -- and it works.

Has anyone else had trouble capturing screenshots of video games? [2008-05-03 01:04]

 Roland: I'm actually having trouble getting the scrolling window to work. When I select "Capture Scrolling Window" and select, say, my Firefox window, it only captured the visible page. [2008-05-09 11:10]

 Kelly: This software is AWESOME...it did exactly what I needed it for AND MORE!!! Thank you for providing it for free! [2008-08-28 09:16]

 Ashwyn: Download link at the top says download quota exceeded.
Use this link: http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28500/28583/FSCaptureSetup53.exe [2008-09-09 21:41]

 malapo: whats the difference from his and print screen? [2008-12-13 01:03]

 Imaham: 5.3 does not appear to capture the overlay. Still looking for a solution, but thought I would mention this for anyone who's looking for that function. [2009-01-06 07:25]

 Scott: Great program. Handles those annoying pop-up/flash windows that you have to scroll down to capture. [2009-01-19 11:44]

 Fauzan: yeah this good software, but there's another alternative freeware if u want try this link http://www.exegarden.co.cc , tiny freeware but powerfull always update everyday. [2009-01-19 18:54]

 Pietro: Unfortunately version 6.3 is no longer freeware. [2009-01-21 05:47]

 pankolorko: Great piece of software, especially comparing to other similar availalble software. Very intuitive, easy to use and pack with features (no overkill thought - just the stuff you need). Thank You. [2009-01-29 08:47]

 NimRod: the best Screenshot-Tool ever!
small, fast and with super features for drawing in your screenshots . perfect! [2009-02-09 01:44]

 Edsky: Lost the program. Is rather good and simple. [2009-02-10 03:48]

 Jeff: Thanks very much for the providing the download for the freeware FastStone Capture V5.3 [2009-02-16 21:09]

 Jumpsss: Guys try PicPick Tools it's a clone and portable too :

http://picpick.wiziple.net/picpick.zip [2009-03-10 15:42]

 funKy: it's really great...my prt scr button didn't work at all...thanks a lot... [2009-03-12 17:26]

 nikky: a very good tool!!! I also tried another software Screen VidShot. look at http://geovid.com/Screen_VidShot/ [2009-03-23 03:53]

 pso: Good enough for me to take time out to write this comment.
This has an editor rich feature that makes adding your arrows and other effects like text to the capture very easily and painlessly, even your computer illiterate cousin or girl/boy friend (dare I sound bigoted,- the wife) could handle.

This is free and the apps today -superbly written, no memory hogs -so you don't go leaking around -on a stick -capture, most likely are embarrassed that they charged you over a $1.00 USD -when compared to this gem.

I see alot of "oh -try this -or that -or my favorite program ----" -and I know instantly -either by the title or the comment, that the commenter took no effort to even try this app.

nuff said -
But wait.
Thanks for the link to this!
Professionally written program.
My favorite for the desktop, USB, anything I can stick it in.

I hope the reader will see that this developer has quality. Go for this and look at their other stuff.
Most likely worth every cent. [2009-03-31 01:56]

 nikky: Another good software for mac users is Macvide ScreenCap!!!
Save captured video to quickTime MOV, iPod mp4 or Mobile 3GP formats,Flash SWF and FLV Video.Now i use a mac and alreade liked this software! try here
http://www.macvide.com/Macvide_ScreenCap/ [2009-04-06 02:57]

 m4rc310: do anyone know a way to replace the std function of print screen key to start this app? [2009-04-19 23:44]

 Billy Bob: I really like Fast Stone screen capture, and on the whole find it very easy to use, but for one thing which is really not well documented and took me quite a while to figure out. Roland asked about how to capture a scrolling window just over a year ago and nobody replied to him. Capturing a scrolling window is not really intuitive.

When you want to capture a scrolling window, first scroll to the top of the window, or scroll so the location you want to start capturing from is at the top of the window. Press the hot key (Ctrl Alt PrtScr) or click the screen capture scrolling window icon and either move your mouse over to hover on the scroll bar, or wait for the red border to show up on the content window and then move your mouse over the scroll bar. Now click once on the scroll bar, and the screen capture will scroll down the page and take the snapshot.

You must position the window with the slider right at the top if you want the whole page, or position the page so the place you want to capture frm is at the top of the window. [2009-05-29 17:46]

 Matt L.: This has been updated to version 6.3:

LINK: http://www.faststone.org/FSCapturerDownload.htm
DIRECT: http://www.faststonesoft.net/DN/FSCapture63.zip [2009-06-10 07:38]

 Adrian: Matt:
Version 6.3 is shareware, with a free trial for thirty days.

Others:
It can do both horizontal and vertical scroll capturing, but for a long scroll, it might take some time. [2009-07-20 13:25]

 Lee: This a great soft ware! I had the trial and loved it! But, the trial was only for 30 days...thanks for posting this! [2009-09-03 18:24]

 chmaster: Where does the v5.3 store its settings without those db files? I've download some translated v5.3. It contains only a stand alone FSCapture.exe, but it still can save settings. If I copy my original English db files into the translated program's folder. It does use the settings from my Eng version. So, I think it stores its settings in somewhere, but where is it? [2009-09-14 13:31]

 Dudah: YES!!! I got it! I had ver. 6.3 trial, and all I needed was this, so now I have like, almost the same thing for free! W00T! [2009-10-14 00:50]

 Hasan Saad: I downloaded and installed SnagIt, and it didnt work on my system, so i download this amazing little App for scrolling, and it worked like a charm, seriously!

Thanks guys for this amazing piece of software! [2009-11-24 11:52]

 aEAMELIA: A lot of various people in modern world heard just about submit article and article submission packages. It’s available to take that for such kind of hot data like this good topic. [2010-01-05 04:47]

 Don Brown: Am looking forward to using your software in
working with my Webmaster. [2010-01-05 14:04]

 GRIG: Amazing tool, congratulation to producer, all tools included are fantastic. Sugestion: skins please !!! Customizable. [2010-01-11 08:11]

 Richard: Thanks Fluffy. I downloaded the Faststone Capture V5.3 per your instructions. Worked great. Since I had other programs I had to change the hotkeys settings. I followed the help menus suggestions and that also worked. However the menu tells you to use 3 step commands like Ctrl+Shift+ PrtSc. BUT the program only lets you use 1 "special key like Ctrl or Alt + 1 LETTER. [2010-01-18 02:23]

 Jon: This works to capture a long or wide page to a static image file, but does anyone know of a tool that will create a video of the page as it scrolls (and is zoomed, etc.)? I want to be able to pan and zoom web pages into video files.

Please reply to starflight@pynthan.com [2010-02-03 21:05]

 Carl: Does Faststone 5.3 capture a drop down window which normally would disappear when you click on anything else? [2010-02-26 03:36]

 Sergey: Great tool, but...
Scrolling Window Capture doesn't work in MS Word 2007. [2010-03-05 17:54]

 kamraj: this was a life saver.. really.. awesome job
will stop using snagit from today :) [2010-03-12 09:53]

 Sara: Awesome.. thanks for posting the freeware version. I like that it's portable. Loads fast, and does what it needs to do! [2010-04-10 06:51]

 Arshed Qureshi: Really helpful and handy tool, appreciate it [2010-04-23 20:39]

 Chris: Awesome. Thank you sooo much! I was looking for a program to capture scrolling windows. I downloaded this one after reading the comments and it worked. It was very easy to use, did the scrolling windows and that was exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you thank you.

I do this maybe once a year, so paying for snag-it just didn't seem like the best option for me. [2010-05-01 01:10]

 Wolfghost: Hi all
Do this 5.3 working in Win7 32/64bit ?? [2010-05-19 00:18]

 Bunky: Have been using this program for a couple years now ... Love it .... I got it when it freeware and the freeware version did everything I needed it to .... I have everything saved to a .png file folder and can go there to adjust or move it to appropriate folders .... much easier to keep the files all in one place then move when time permits and not let it just "dump" the file somewhere

so fast and easy I never really did ever read the how to part [2010-05-29 07:31]

 Alen: FastStone Capture V5.3 works in Ubuntu GNU/Linux, under Wine. [2010-06-03 22:35]

 scanbix: It's shareware, it's not free! [2010-06-22 05:19]

 Will: By the way this is the best screen capture application I have come across so far.Thank you for the author. [2010-06-27 14:46]

 Timothy W. Crane: I am so happy to have found this. I was using a competitor, but was unable to install on my PC due to the program requiring a C: drive location for the snapshots folder. I searched for a portable capture program to eliminate that need, and found this. Just dl and start using. Thanks... [2010-08-03 18:05]

 Theresa: I was so pleased to find this! Thank you. I have been using the freeware version for years on my desktop and really wanted it for my work laptop. Thanks for putting this up! [2010-08-23 17:57]

 josh: howcome i cant take a picture of a video using windows media player or media center??? [2010-08-31 03:34]

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