FastStone Capture
FastStone — Compact capture with scrolling and recording
A small paid Windows capture utility with scrolling window capture, a floating toolbar, editor, screen recorder and direct export to PDF.
Last verified: 2026-08-01
Overview
FastStone Capture packs region, window, scrolling window, fixed-size and freehand capture into a single floating toolbar that stays out of the way.
It exports directly to PDF, sends to printer or email, and includes a screen recorder with audio. The whole application is a few megabytes and runs from a portable executable.
Capabilities on Windows
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Window capture
- Full screen capture
- Scrolling capture
- Annotation
- PDF export
- Screen recording
- Built-in editor
- Delayed capture
Pros
- + Very small and fast
- + Scrolling capture and PDF export
- + Portable version available
Cons
- − Dated interface
- − Paid licence required
- − Limited cloud features
Pricing and trial
- Pricing model
- paid
- Pricing notes
- Paid licence. Check the official site for current pricing.
- Free trial
- Available
- Trial notes
- FastStone publishes a time-limited trial download; confirm the current trial length on the official site.
- Best for
- Users who want scrolling capture and PDF export in a tiny portable app.
- System requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
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FAQ
- Can FastStone Capture save a screenshot as PDF?
- Yes, PDF is one of its direct output targets.
Get FastStone Capture for Windows 10 and Windows 11
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