Screenshot Tools for Linux Mint
Linux Mint’s Cinnamon edition provides configurable keyboard shortcuts and commonly ships a basic screenshot utility. Dedicated apps add inline annotation, blur, and stronger editing workflows. Because Cinnamon now contains separate X11 and Wayland session definitions, always judge a tool against the session you actually use.
Why Screenix is the better value
One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.
Native Linux
Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops
One complete workflow
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share
Your files, your choice
Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage
Simple pricing
$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage
4 Best Linux Mint Screenshot Tools
Compared for Cinnamon, X11, and the experimental Wayland session
Screenix
Best for captures that need annotation or a finished video
Pros
- Screen, window, and region capture
- Arrows, lines, shapes, blur, pixelation, and crop
- Native Debian package installation
- Also records and edits videos
Cons
- Paid after the trial: $39/yr or $59 lifetime
- No livestreaming mode
GNOME Screenshot
Basic capture utility commonly used by Cinnamon
Pros
- Full screen, window, and region capture
- Simple keyboard-driven workflow
- Available through apt
Cons
- Limited annotation
- Feature behavior differs from current GNOME Shell's integrated overlay
Flameshot
Best free annotation-focused tool
Pros
- Region selection with drawing and blur
- Clipboard and file actions
- Available through Ubuntu-based repositories
Cons
- Wayland needs portal support
- Shortcuts may need manual Cinnamon configuration
Shutter
Feature-rich screenshot manager for X11 workflows
Pros
- Capture, editing, and plugin workflow
- Delayed screenshots and window capture
- Useful screenshot history
Cons
- Heavier than a quick capture tool
- Wayland capture is not its strongest workflow