Want a screenshot tool with some editing features? Before, I was using Shutter as my screenshot and editing tool, but it’s a little heavy, and it’s annoying that I need to click “File -> Save as” every time I want to give a name. Now, I’m using HotShots while writing tutorials.

HotShots is an application for capturing screens and saving them in a variety of image formats as well as adding annotations and graphical data (arrows, lines, texts, …).

HotShots-Main&Indicator

It is particularly suitable for writing documentation (as used in the following chapters) but you can use it to highlight some details on a map image or what ever you want.

HotShots-editing

HotShots also has the ability to upload screenshots to web services, copy to clipboard, hotkeys, force a background color for clipboard/web copy, etc.

Install HotShots Screenshot tool in Ubuntu & Linux Mint:

There’s a ppa repository for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, 12.10 Quantal, 12.04 Precise, and Linux Mint. Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal, copy and paste following commands and run one by one:

Add the ppa repository:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dhor/myway

Update app repository:

sudo apt-get update

Finally install the screenshot tool:

sudo apt-get install hotshots

Once installed, search for and open it in the Unity Dash.

Enjoy!