What is Shutter?

Shutter is a Linux-based open-source screenshot tool. It captures the entire desktop, a particular window, or a selected screen area. It also edits and annotates screenshots: add text, arrows, and other graphic elements. Shutter uploads screenshots to hosting services for easy sharing.

Features of Shutter

Key features:

  • Capture Screenshots: entire desktop, a specific window, or a selected screen area.
  • Edit Screenshots: add text, arrows, and other graphic elements.
  • Annotate Screenshots: text, highlighting, and other visual elements.
  • Upload Screenshots: send screenshots to different hosting services for easy sharing.

How to Install Shutter on Ubuntu

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Terminal
 Press "Ctrl + Alt + T" or search for "Terminal" in the applications menu.

Step 2: Add the Shutter Repository
Type the following command to add the repository:
$ sudo add-apt-repository universe

Step 3: Update Package List
Update the package list:
$ sudo apt-get update

Step 4: Install Shutter
Install Shutter:
$ sudo apt-get install -y shutter
This installs Shutter on your Ubuntu system.

Step 5: Launch Shutter
Launch it from the applications menu or type "$ shutter" in the Terminal.

Tip: include the date and time in screenshot filenames. With the format "screenshot_%Y%m%d%H%M%S", the filename shows when the screenshot was taken.

Upload screenshots to various hosting services

Shutter uploads screenshots to hosting services for easy sharing. How to upload:

Step 1: Take a Screenshot
 Launch Shutter and select the screen area. The screenshot is saved automatically.

Step 2: Open Shutter's Upload/ Export Dialog
Click the "Upload/ Export" button in the toolbar to open the upload dialog.

Step 3: Choose a Hosting Service
 Select a service. Shutter supports Imgur, Dropbox, and others.

Step 4: Enter Login Details
Depending on the service, enter your login details. For Imgur, enter your Imgur account information.

Step 5: Upload Your Screenshot
 Select the screenshot and click "Upload". Shutter uploads it and provides a link to the image.

Step 6: Share Your Screenshot
 Copy the link and share it via email, instant messaging, or social media.

Shutter is a feature-packed open-source screenshot tool for Linux: capture, edit, annotate, and upload screenshots. Installation on Ubuntu is simple; launch it from the applications menu or Terminal.