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Best Screenshot and Screen Recording Extensions

Screenshot tools divide neatly by what happens after the capture. Some are optimised to produce a clean image in one click; others exist so you can annotate, redact and explain before you share.

How we picked

  • • Reliable full-page stitching
  • • Annotation and redaction tools
  • • Sensible permission scope
  • • Clean exports without watermarks

At a glance

#ExtensionBest forRatingUsersPricing
1GoFullPageAnyone who just needs a clean full-page screenshot with zero setup.Not listed—
Freemium
2Awesome ScreenshotSupport teams and QA testers documenting bugs with annotated captures.4.73M+
Freemium
3LoomRemote teams replacing status meetings and long written explanations with short videos.4.67M+
Freemium

Ratings and install counts are synced daily from each extension's Chrome Web Store listing.

  1. GoFullPage Chrome extension logo

    1. GoFullPage

    One-click full-page screenshots as PNG or PDF.

    Best for: Anyone who just needs a clean full-page screenshot with zero setup.

    Not currently listed on the Chrome Web Store
    Freemium
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  2. Awesome Screenshot Chrome extension logo

    2. Awesome Screenshot

    Capture, annotate and record any part of a page.

    Best for: Support teams and QA testers documenting bugs with annotated captures.

    4.7~3M+ users
    Freemium
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  3. Loom Chrome extension logo

    3. Loom

    Record your screen and camera, share a link instantly.

    Best for: Remote teams replacing status meetings and long written explanations with short videos.

    4.6~7M+ users
    Freemium
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What to know before choosing

If your job is documentation, prioritise scrolling full-page capture that stitches reliably and exports to PDF. If your job is support or QA, annotation and blurring matter far more than image fidelity, because you are redacting customer data and pointing at a specific button. If you are explaining a process, skip stills entirely and record a short video with a transcript.

Watch the permissions. A capture tool only needs access to the current tab; anything requesting access to all sites at all times should justify why. Watermarks on free plans are the other common surprise, so check export quality before standardising a team on a tool.

Compare the shortlist head-to-head

Narrowed it to two? These side-by-side comparisons settle it with a feature table and a verdict.

Loom vs Awesome ScreenshotHosted async video messaging versus quick capture, annotate and share.Awesome Screenshot vs GoFullPageA full capture-and-annotate suite against the fastest full-page screenshot there is.Loom vs GoFullPageBoth are screenshot & recording extensions people shortlist together for screenshot — see how ratings, install base, pricing and day-to-day use differ.All comparisonsThe full compare hub, grouped by category.

Alternatives to the top picks

GoFullPage alternativesClosest replacements for GoFullPage, ranked by fit.Awesome Screenshot alternativesClosest replacements for Awesome Screenshot, ranked by fit.Loom alternativesClosest replacements for Loom, ranked by fit.

Frequently asked questions

How do I capture a whole scrolling page?

Use a full-page capture extension, which scrolls and stitches the page into one image, then exports to PNG or PDF.

Can I blur sensitive information in a screenshot?

Yes — annotation-focused extensions include a blur tool for redacting names, emails and account numbers.

Should I use screenshots or a screen recording?

Use stills for reference and bug reports; use recordings when the sequence of actions is the point.