Greenshot Alternative
Greenshot has been a reliable tool for years, but development has slowed and it's missing features modern workflows need. Quick Gen picks up where Greenshot left off — with floating previews, screen recording, and a faster capture flow.
Greenshot captures go to the editor or clipboard — then they're gone. Quick Gen shows every capture as a floating, always-on-top card you can pin to your screen for reference.
Greenshot only does screenshots. Quick Gen includes built-in screen recording with microphone support — no need for a separate tool for bug reports and demos.
Greenshot's open-source version hasn't seen major updates in a while. Quick Gen is actively maintained with regular releases and new features.
Quick Gen's annotation editor includes numbered callouts and a blur tool for redacting sensitive information — tools Greenshot doesn't offer.
Both Greenshot and Quick Gen are free and open source. Both run locally with no cloud uploads or accounts. Both support custom hotkeys and annotation.
If you liked Greenshot's simplicity and privacy, you'll feel right at home with Quick Gen. The core philosophy is the same — a fast, local screenshot tool that respects your workflow.
Download Quick Gen and start capturing in seconds. Free, open source, no account needed.
Free · Open source · Windows 10+ · <100 MB