FireShot

FireShot is a browser extension that captures web pages and saves them as PDF, PNG, GIF, JPEG, or BMP. Capture modes cover the full scrollable page, the currently visible area, a selected region, a scrolling area, individual frames or iframes, and every open tab in one pass. According to the site, screenshots are created entirely on your device — the extension works offline, and the capture itself doesn't involve uploading page content to a server.

The built-in editor handles the usual touch-ups: annotations, cropping and resizing, blurring sensitive details, highlighting, and erasing elements. The Pro version extends this with saving and loading of projects, batch and automated captures, a full capture history, and a multi-editor workflow. PDF export is a highlighted feature: exported PDFs keep text searchable and preserve direct links, which matters when you archive pages you'll want to reference or cite later.

Once a capture is done, you can save it locally, copy it to the clipboard, send it by email, upload it to image hosts such as Flickr, ImageShack, or EasyCaptures or to FTP/HTTP servers, drag it into Gmail, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive, or export it to OneNote and other programs.

Pricing is split into two tiers. FireShot Lite is free and covers basic webpage captures. FireShot Pro costs $39.95 per year or a one-time $99.95 lifetime license. The site's comparison tables separate "Pro (Windows)" from "Pro (non-Windows)", and some editor features are listed as Windows-specific, so check the feature table for your platform before buying.

Best for:

• Archiving complete web pages as searchable PDFs with working links
• Capturing every open tab at once during research or testing
• Blurring or erasing private data before sharing a screenshot
• Working offline or in environments where captures must stay on-device
• Uploading captures straight to FTP servers, image hosts, or cloud drives
• Batch or automated capture jobs that run without manual steps

Frequently asked questions

Is FireShot free?

FireShot Lite is free. FireShot Pro, which adds extended editing, project save/load, and batch or automated captures, costs $39.95/year or a $99.95 one-time lifetime license.

Does FireShot work offline?

Yes. The site states that screenshots are created on your device and that the tool works offline, with no server round-trip required for the capture.

Which browsers does FireShot support?

It is distributed as a browser extension, and the site lists supported browsers, but the specific browser list isn't included in the material reviewed here — check the site for the current list.

What is the difference between Lite and Pro?

Lite handles basic webpage captures. Pro adds extended editing, saving and loading of projects, batch and automated captures, and other advanced capture techniques. The site's comparison table details which features sit in each tier.

Does FireShot work on Mac or Linux?

The site distinguishes between "Pro (Windows)" and "Pro (non-Windows)", so a non-Windows Pro version exists, but some editor features are listed as Windows-specific. Check the comparison table for what's available on your platform.

Can I send captures to cloud storage?

Yes. You can drag and drop captures into Gmail, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive, upload them to image hosts or FTP/HTTP servers, or export them to OneNote and other programs.