Settings
Flashot's settings window lets you customize every aspect of the app. Access it from the tray icon menu.
The settings are organized into three tabs: General, Appearance, and Shortcuts.
General
Default Save Directory
Sets the folder where screenshots are saved when you use Save. Click the folder icon to browse and choose a different location. The default is ~/Pictures/Flashot.
Launch at Login
Enable this to start Flashot automatically when you log into your computer. Flashot runs quietly in the background until you trigger a capture.
Automatic Updates
Controls how Flashot checks for and installs updates:
- Auto-check for updates — When enabled, Flashot periodically checks for new versions at the configured interval (default: every 24 hours, configurable from 1–168 hours).
- Allow beta updates — When enabled, Flashot checks for beta/prerelease versions first, then falls back to stable releases. Useful for testing upcoming features.
Appearance
Language
Flashot supports three languages:
| Language | Code |
|---|---|
| English | en |
| Simplified Chinese | zh-CN |
| Traditional Chinese | zh-TW |
The language setting affects all UI text including settings, annotation tooltips, and the about window.
Theme
Three modes available:
- System — Follows your OS-level appearance setting (light / dark)
- Light — Always light
- Dark — Always dark
Accent Color
Choose from five accent colors that tint selection boxes, toolbar highlights, and pin glows:
| Color | Preview |
|---|---|
| Cyan | #22d3ee |
| Rose | #f43f5e |
| Amber | #f59e0b |
| Emerald | #10b981 |
| Violet | #8b5cf6 |
Shortcuts
Three global hotkeys can be customized:
| Function | Default (macOS) | Default (Windows/Linux) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region capture | Cmd + Shift + A | Ctrl + Shift + A | Opens the overlay for selection |
| Full screen | Opt + F | Win + F | Quick shot — entire screen |
| Active window | Opt + W | Win + W | Quick shot — frontmost window |
To change a shortcut:
- Click the shortcut field next to the action.
- Press the desired key combination on your keyboard.
- The field updates to show your new shortcut.
Flashot will warn you if two shortcuts conflict. Shortcuts update live — no restart required.
Reset to Defaults
Click the Reset button at the bottom of the settings window to restore all default values.