Shotty

Shotty, developed by Thomas Baumann, is a tiny but impressive screenshot utility that has gained popularity for its simplicity and rich features. The latest version, 2.0.2.216, is an excellent tool for anyone looking to capture, edit, and share screenshots effortlessly. The program files, Shotty.exe, and ShottyInstall.exe, are light on system resources, ensuring a smooth user experience.

Supporting a wide range of Windows operating systems – from Windows XP to the latest Windows 11 – Shotty is versatile and easy to integrate into your daily workflow. Previous versions, such as 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0, show the program's continuous evolution and improvement. Known by aliases like Shotty - Tiny but impressive screenshot utility and Shotty - Kleines aber eindrucksvolles Screenshot Tool, it's included in the Photo & Graphics category and specifically under Screen Capture.

One of Shotty's key strengths is its seamless ability to capture the whole screen, a selected area, or just the currently active window. The application also supports transparency effects on Windows 7 and Vista, making it especially useful for high-quality .PNG images that can be later edited in graphic design software like Photoshop. For those who require quick adjustments, Shotty's built-in editor allows for cropping, highlighting text, blurring sensitive information, creating doodles, and adding annotations directly onto the screenshot.

The real standout feature, however, is Shotty's convenient online sharing capabilities. Screenshots can be quickly uploaded to various photo-sharing services like ImageShack.us, Twitpic.com, and DirectUpload.net. This capability boosts productivity by enabling users to share images with just a few clicks. However, users should note that this feature sometimes behaves inconsistently unless the 'Show configuration before upload' option is enabled.

Pros:

• Lightweight and uses minimal system resources.
• Comprehensive screen capturing options.
• Built-in editor supports essential editing tasks.
• Simple and efficient online sharing functions.
• Transparency support on Windows 7 and Vista.

Cons:

• Online sharing feature might require configuration tweaks for consistent performance.

For those looking for a dependable screen capture tool, Shotty offers a robust set of features in a free download. This application might just be the perfect solution for anyone desiring a straightforward, reliable way to capture and share screen images.

You may want to check out more software, such as Timershot, HardCopy Pro or Gadwin PrintScreen Professional, which might be similar to Shotty.