Automatically Save Screenshots to Your Computer and More to Enhance Efficiency

~ Awesome Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot launched a series of changes in the new version 4.4.24 to help you streamline your workflow.

1. Save Screenshots Directly to Your Computer, No Need to Manually Click “Download”. 

Please enable “Auto-download screenshots” in Options of the Awesome Screenshot Chrome extension. 

You can specify a subfolder within Downloads for saving screenshots. If not specified, screenshots will be saved to the Downloads folder. You’ll need to grant download management permissions when prompted. You can also save screenshots to your desired folder, which is not under Downloads.

The option of “Ask where to save each file before downloading” is enabled by default, allowing users to choose a different folder for screenshots instead of the Downloads folder or the specified default. To save screenshots to a designated folder more quickly, you can disable this option.  

Video demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZlbDZd5x-A
Related FAQ: Why disabling “Ask where to save each file before downloading” cannot work

2. Cloud Sharing Automation

Enable “Automatically generate a shareable link” to instantly share your recordings and screenshots. You can also set a default storage location for items saved to AwesomeScreenshot.com cloud, eliminating the need to manually move them from My Items.

3. Quick Access Shortcuts

 “I’m constantly using the ‘Annotate Local & Clipboard Image’ function and being able to access it with a keyboard shortcut would greatly improve my workflow.”

The new keyboard shortcut combination for Annotate Local & Clipboard Image:

  • Default: Ctrl+Shift+L
  • Customizable in Options > Capture Preferences

You can customize keyboard shortcuts if the defaults don’t work. Currently, custom shortcuts work on regular websites (http/https) but not on Chrome’s internal pages (chrome://). If a custom shortcut still doesn’t work, it may conflict with another program – try setting a different combination again.

4. Customizable Date/Time Format

If you save screenshots to Local (your computer), you can set date and time formats according to your regional preferences.

  • Date formats: Month/Day/Year, Year/Month/Day, Day/Month/Year
  • Time formats: 24-hour, 12-hour AM/PM

Upcoming versions will introduce more features to simplify the capturing process.

67 thoughts on “Automatically Save Screenshots to Your Computer and More to Enhance Efficiency”

  7. Your app is the best! I’ve been using it for what, 10 years now? It’s always been working perfectly (the only… hickup was when Chrome had done some major updates and I had to wait one or two days max to see AwesomeScreenShot run smoothly again). You’re essential and relentless! Grazie ragazzi

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    1. Currently, you can set shortcuts to streamline recording. 1. Please go to Options > Record Preferences > Recording shortcuts in our extension. 2. Set by opening this URL chrome://extensions/shortcuts in your Chrome browser.

      If you have additional needs or feedback, please provide details through the Feedback option in the product you are currently using.

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  14. I am thoroughly impressed with the Awesome Screenshot plugin for Chrome! It’s incredibly user-friendly and efficient. Capturing and editing screenshots has never been easier.

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  15. I am thoroughly impressed with the Awesome Screenshot plugin for Chrome! It’s incredibly user-friendly and efficient. Capturing and editing screenshots has never been easier. Highly recommended for anyone looking to streamline their workflow with quality results!

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  16. Thank you for adding the screenshot saver! That saves a ton of clicks, and also allows me to remove the screenshots from my downloads much quicker, since I now put them all in one separate folder. Great add to your app, I brag about it to all my friends.

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  19. Love your app, it’s so great, it’s so user-friendly, I use it all the time and not only that you just made it easier and even less clicks required!

    What a service to the digital world!!

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  23. I really don’t see a need for this. Every computer has its own screenshot and screen recording function that are much easier to use and down require a download.

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  28. this is probably a personal issue but whenever I try to record games it locks my mouse so I can only look in a certain area other wise great extension

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  29. I am thoroughly impressed with the Awesome Screenshot plugin for Chrome! It’s incredibly user-friendly and efficient. Capturing and editing screenshots has never been easier

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    1. Yes, there is a way. Please select to save screenshots to Cloud and you’ll be able to copy screenshots to your clipboard without opening a new tab.

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    1. Thank you for your suggestion. If you save screenshots to our Cloud, you can click More beside the screenshot and select Print. If you save screenshots to Local and do not enable “Auto-download screenshots”, you can find the Print option beside the screenshot after it is captured.
      The feedback/suggestions will be gathered and shared with our product development team.

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