Lightshot has had recurring concerns about upload defaults — screenshots taken with the default settings go to the Lightshot server at prnt.sc, and those URLs are publicly enumerable. If you capture anything sensitive and forget to delete, it can be found by strangers browsing sequential URLs. For privacy-conscious users, a tool that lets you control the upload destination is the safer choice.

What happens to my Lightshot screenshots if I switch?

Existing prnt.sc links keep working — Lightshot's servers don't know you've switched tools. New captures go wherever you configure Maxisnap to upload. If you want to remove old Lightshot uploads, log into your Lightshot account and delete them before switching, because once you stop using Lightshot the only way to manage that library is through their web interface.

For Lightshot users who want control

Same 1-second capture flow.
Your own upload destination.

Q: Where does Lightshot store my screenshots?

By default, Lightshot uploads to prnt.sc, which is a shared public host with sequentially-numbered URLs. The free version does not offer a self-hosted destination. Maxisnap gives you three options on the free tier: your own SFTP server, your own S3 or R2 bucket, or the Maxisnap Cloud — all under your control.

Q: Does Maxisnap have a Mac version?

Yes. The Mac build runs on macOS 12 and later. Hotkeys are Cmd+Opt+5 for region, Cmd+Opt+6 for full screen, and Cmd+Opt+7 for region-plus-upload. Signing and notarization are in progress, so early-access macOS users may need to allow the app in Gatekeeper on first launch.

Q: Can I change Lightshot hotkeys?

Lightshot's hotkey customization is limited. Maxisnap gives you full remapping for all three capture shortcuts from Settings → Hotkeys, and the preferences dialog reads the current binding so any guides and tutorials you consult reflect what you actually pressed.

Lightshot uploads to prnt.sc by default — a public host with enumerable URLs. Maxisnap lets you pick your SFTP, your S3 bucket, or our cloud.

Download Free Lightshot comparison

Maxisnap is a privacy-respecting Lightshot alternative for Windows and Mac. It preserves the fast region-select workflow Lightshot users rely on, adds full hotkey remapping, and crucially lets you pick your own upload destination — your SFTP server, your S3 or R2 bucket, or the Maxisnap Cloud — instead of forcing every screenshot onto a public enumerable host.

Where your screenshots go

Three upload paths — you decide

Your own SFTP

Upload to any server you can reach over SSH. RSA, Ed25519, and ECDSA keys all supported. Files live under your domain, on disks you control.

Most private

Your own S3 / R2

Point Maxisnap at an AWS S3 bucket, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, or any S3-compatible endpoint. Custom domains, custom cache headers, your ACLs.

Most flexible

Maxisnap Cloud

Built-in shared host with clean landing pages. Free tier: 100 uploads/month. Pro: $4/mo unlimited. No enumerable URL trick.

Zero setup

Side by side

Lightshot vs Maxisnap

Area	Lightshot	Maxisnap
Mac version	Basic	Full parity
Hotkey customization	Limited	Full remap
Default upload target	prnt.sc (public)	You choose
Enumerable URLs	Yes	No
SFTP upload	No	Yes
S3 upload	No	Yes
Annotation depth	Basic	Full (arrows, numbers, blur, shapes)
Account required	For history	Optional
Offline mode	Yes	Yes

Frequently asked

Lightshot questions

Is Lightshot safe?

Screenshots uploaded to prnt.sc by default are publicly enumerable — strangers have been known to browse sequential URLs. If you ever capture anything sensitive, accidental exposure is a real risk. A tool that lets you control the upload destination is safer.

Where does Lightshot store my screenshots?

By default, on prnt.sc — a shared public host. The free version doesn't offer self-hosted destinations. Maxisnap gives you SFTP, S3, or the Maxisnap Cloud on the free tier.

Does Maxisnap have a Mac version?

Yes — macOS 12+. Hotkeys are Cmd+Opt+5/6/7. Signing and notarization are in progress, so early macOS users may need to allow the app in Gatekeeper once on first launch.

Can I change Lightshot hotkeys?

Lightshot's remapping is limited. Maxisnap gives you full customization from Settings → Hotkeys for all three capture shortcuts, and the hotkeys you set show up everywhere they're referenced in the app.

What happens to my existing Lightshot links?

They keep working — Lightshot's servers don't know you switched. If you want to clean up old uploads, do it through your Lightshot account before moving on.

Own your captures. Own your uploads.

Download Maxisnap, point it at your own server or our cloud, and stop uploading to public hosts.

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Same 1-second capture flow.Your own upload destination.