Shotera Versions
Lite or Standard — pick the build that fits
Both editions share the same capture and annotation toolkit. Lite stays lean; Standard adds AI, image translation, screen recording, GIF, QR and barcode recognition and scrolling capture.
Compare the editions
Everything that differs between Lite and Standard, at a glance.
Shotera Lite
Lightweight edition New
A lightweight build for everyday capture and annotation — without AI, screen recording, or scrolling capture.
Other formats
Shotera Standard
Full-featured edition Recommended
Everything in Lite, plus AI cutout, AI eraser, offline OCR, image translation, screen recording, GIF, QR and barcode recognition and scrolling capture.
Other formats
| Capability | Shotera Lite | Shotera Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Core features · Both editions | ||
| Screenshot (region / window / full screen) | Included | Included |
| Pin to Desktop | Included | Included |
| Standalone editor window | Included | Included |
| Annotation tools · Both editions | ||
| Rectangle / Ellipse | Included | Included |
| Line / Arrow | Included | Included |
| Pen | Included | Included |
| Highlighter | Included | Included |
| Mosaic / Blur | Included | Included |
| Text | Included | Included |
| Step number | Included | Included |
| Emoji sticker | Included | Included |
| Magnifier | Included | Included |
| Eraser | Included | Included |
| AI features · Standard only | ||
| AI cutout | Not included | Included |
| AI eraser | Not included | Included |
| Image translation (online) | Not included | Included |
| Offline OCR (extract text) | Not included | Included |
| AI settings (model switching, translation service) | Not included | Included |
| Advanced features · Standard only | ||
| Screen recording | Not included | Included |
| GIF recording | Not included | Included |
| QR & barcode recognition | Not included | Included |
| Scrolling capture | Not included | Included |
Still in preview — differences between editions are subject to the final release.
Note: the Lite installer is only about 17 MB.
Download formats
Which file should you download?
Same Shotera in every format — they differ only in how they install and update.
| Format | Install & updates | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Installer (.exe) Recommended | Wizard install; updates itself in the app | Most people |
| Portable (.7z) | Unzip and run; updates itself in the app | Carrying it on a USB drive |
| MSI package (.msi) | Double-click or silent install; updates itself in the app | Bulk deployment at work |
| Microsoft Store | Installs and updates through the Store | Set-and-forget |