Takeaways

Strengths and limitations, based on this review

A condensed summary, tied to specific features rather than vague impressions — each point connects to something the tool does or doesn't do.

Strengths

  • Launch speed. From shortcut to finished image in a few seconds, with no windows in between.
  • Light install. A small installer and minimal background memory use.
  • Markup right on the capture. No need to switch to a separate editor for an arrow or a note.
  • Simple interface. One toolbar, no nested menus — easy to figure out without a manual.
  • Link sharing without a file. Handy when the recipient only needs to view the image in a browser.

Limitations

  • Still images only. Video capture needs a different tool.
  • Shared upload server. An uploaded capture is reachable by anyone with the link — worth keeping in mind for sensitive material.
  • Basic editor. No layers, masks, or fine control over markup tools.
  • No full-page capture. Scrollable content is limited to the visible screen area.

For quick markup and sharing, the tool gets out of the way. Once a task goes beyond "select, annotate, send," it makes more sense to look at a tool with a broader feature set.

— overall conclusion of this review

A rundown of tools built for exactly that, and how they differ from each other, is on the alternatives page.