Floomby Review: Easy Screenshots on Windows Computers

As someone who writes for a tech company, an integral part of my job requires me to constantly take screenshots and annotate them for all the tips and how-tos. Although Windows provides a native method for this, it is indeed quite cumbersome. Fortunately, I recently discovered this gem of an app – Floomby. And trust me, it has literally changed the way I take screenshots on my device. I’ve been using it for a long time and I can tell you it packs a lot of features in a very small package. So, if you are someone who finds the process of taking screenshots quite laborious, read on as we bring you a detailed review of Floomby:

Main Features

Floomby is one of the best alternatives to take screenshots on your Windows system easily. While Windows includes a native way to take screenshots (Win Key + PrintScreen), Floomby lets you do much more than that. Let’s take a more in-depth look at all the key features of Floomby:

1. Multiple Ways to Capture Screenshots

Floomby makes it pretty easy to take a screenshot of your screen. It offers multiple methods to take screenshots. You can easily do it using your mouse, or if you’re someone who prefers keyboard shortcuts, Floomby also has that note. The fastest and most convenient way to capture the screen is to click both mouse buttons together. Alternatively, if you like keyboard shortcuts, the following shortcuts might work for you:

• Screenshot of Screen Area: PrtScr
• Screenshot of Active Window: Alt+PrtScr
• Screenshot of Entire Screen: Shift+PrtScr

what’s more You can even easily customize these key shortcuts according to your preferences. Oh, and Floomby isn’t over yet. If all that wasn’t enough, the software also allows you to take screenshots from the comfort of your quick launch tray. Right-clicking on the Floomby icon will show you options for taking screenshots as well as customizing the software’s behavior.

2. Annotations and Much More

The whole idea behind taking a screenshot is to highlight things. While in some cases a simple screenshot will suffice, some kind of explanation is usually required. Fortunately, Floomby offers a built-in annotation feature. Just hold down the “Ctrl” key while taking a screenshot and the editor will be supported. You can use this editor to add arrows or boxes to highlight items.

Also, in the software’s settings, you can customize the editing screen to open every time you take a screenshot. For someone who relies heavily on capturing screenshots and then using a separate app for annotations, Floomby actually simplifies things quite a bit.

3. Multiple Save Options

One of the biggest problems with taking screenshots natively on Windows is that the screenshot is saved in PNG format. Floomby allows the user to comfortably Choose between saving in PNG format or JPEG format. Oh, and if you’re worried about sharing images, Floomby uploads your screenshots directly to its server for easy sharing. Pretty convenient, right?

4. Light as Air

While there is a lot of software out there that adds a lot of functionality to your system, most rely heavily on your system resources. Fortunately, Floomby is actually pretty lightweight software.

The installation itself measures just 2.3 MB. On my system, the app was only using a few MB while running. Oh, and the software hasn’t died once on me. Floomby proves to be extremely reliable, allowing you to conveniently multitask without worrying about the unnecessary use of resources by running Floomby in the background.

Ease of Use

In the past, we have seen many software and applications that bring significant productivity to a person’s system but are often frustrated by a bad user interface. Fortunately, Floomby kept things simple and minimal. The interface of the software is very simple and allows the user to easily access all its functions and make the best use of the software. However, running Floomby on my Windows 10 computer caused some interface borders to suddenly display. While the user interface is fairly simple and much closer to the Windows experience found in XP/Vista, a new interface to compliment the beauty of a system that rocks the current generation of Windows wouldn’t be a problem.

Pricing and Availability

Floomby is available for all Windows versions including XP/Vista/7/8/10. And the best part is It is completely free. Moreover, no ads may hinder your experience here. Installation is pretty simple and the app is pretty user-friendly. Unlike other freeware, Floomby doesn’t even require you to register anywhere. It is for simple use and really adds to one’s daily productivity.

Pros:

• Multiple ways to take screenshots
• Option to save as PNG or JPEG
• Free Cloud Storage for up to 180 days
• shed light on resources
• free to use

Cons:

• Very simple user interface

Easily Take Screenshots

The process of taking screenshots on a Windows PC has been really simplified thanks to Floomby. I’ve been using it every day for over a week and it’s completely changed the way I take and edit screenshots. It seems really hard for me to go back to the basic native method. And the best part about Floomby is that it’s so lightweight it feels like it’s an integral part of the Windows system rather than just separate software. Try it yourself to experience the wonder of Floomby.

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