# Flameshot privacy rating

Open-source screenshot tool for Linux, Windows and macOS with in-app annotation tools such as arrows, text, blur and highlighting, plus a command-line interface.

## Summary

Flameshot scores 85 out of 100 (grade B) on the screenshots and screen recording criteria. It meets 5 of 6 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, saved locally by default and no account needed. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://flameshot.org
- Source code: https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Screenshots and screen recording](https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/)
- Grade: B (85/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source app with no ads, supported by donations and sponsors. | https://flameshot.org/donate/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Saved locally by default | Yes | Screenshots are saved locally or copied to the clipboard. Uploading to Imgur is an optional tool that asks for confirmation first. | https://flameshot.org/docs/advanced/protecting-your-privacy/ |
| No account needed | Yes | No account is needed. | https://flameshot.org |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/flameshot/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/screen-recording/flameshot.md