Youshot - YouTube Screenshot Tool

Tracking since Apr 17, 2026.

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• May 18, 2026
  description

  Stop fumbling with print-screen or messy screen recordings. Youshot is the definitive Chrome extension built specifically to capture high-resolution frames from YouTube videos instantly. Whether you are a creator building thumbnails or a student taking lecture notes, Youshot delivers pixel-perfect clarity with zero effort.
  
  🚀 Why Youshot? Capture Without Interruption
  Unlike generic screenshot tools, Youshot is integrated directly into the YouTube player.
  
  Exact Timestamps: Every image is automatically tagged with the precise video time.
  
  Original Resolution: Don't settle for blurry captures. Grab frames in 720p, 1080p, or 4K (original video quality).
  
  🛠️ Key Features Built for Speed
  One-Click Screenshots: A dedicated button on the YouTube player for seamless integration.
  
  Smart History Tab: No more hunting through your "Downloads" folder. View, copy, or delete your captures within a clean, built-in dashboard.
  
  Format Flexibility: Export your captures as PNG or JPEG depending on your needs.
  
  Auto-Save Metadata: Every screenshot remembers which video it came from, making research and citations a breeze.
  
  Dark Mode Ready: A modern UI that matches your YouTube viewing experience.
  
  🎯 Who is Youshot For?
  YouTube Creators: Quickly grab high-quality stills for YouTube thumbnails or B-roll references.
  
  Students & Educators: Capture presentation slides, diagrams, and lecture notes with timestamps for easy study.
  
  Researchers: Document video evidence and visual quotes with exact source timing.
  
  Designers: Collect visual inspiration and color palettes from your favorite videos.
  
  💎 Free vs. Pro Access
  Youshot Free:
  
  10 high-quality screenshots per day.
  
  Store up to 8 saved frames in your local history.
  
  Youshot Pro (Via Patreon):
  
  Unlimited YouTube screenshots.
  
  Infinite history tracking.
  
  Priority support and advanced export settings.
  
  How to Take a Screenshot on YouTube with Youshot:
  Install the Youshot extension.
  
  Open any YouTube video.
  
  Click the Screenshot icon on the player .
  
  Access your images instantly in the History tab!
  
  Stop wasting time with external tools. Download Youshot today and start capturing the web’s best video moments in high definition.

  The fastest way to take a screenshot on YouTube — no print screen, no cropping, no wasted time.
  
  Youshot is the dedicated Chrome extension built for YouTube screenshots. Whether you're a creator researching which YouTube niche pays the most, a student capturing lecture slides, or a researcher documenting video evidence, Youshot gives you pixel-perfect, high-resolution frames in one click — directly from the YouTube player.
  
  WHY CREATORS, STUDENTS & RESEARCHERS CHOOSE YOUSHOT
  
  YouTube creators know that standout thumbnails start with great stills. Youshot lets you grab the exact frame you need without pausing, screenshotting, and cropping. Designers collecting visual inspiration, educators capturing diagrams, and researchers citing video sources all save hours every week.
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  ✓ One-click screenshot button — embedded directly into the YouTube player
  ✓ Original video resolution — capture in 720p, 1080p, or 4K (whatever the video plays in)
  ✓ Auto-tagged with exact timestamp — know precisely where every frame came from
  ✓ Smart history dashboard — browse, copy, or delete your captures without digging through Downloads
  ✓ PNG & JPEG export — choose your preferred format per capture
  ✓ Auto-saved source metadata — each screenshot remembers the video title and URL for easy citation
  ✓ Dark mode UI — matches your YouTube experience seamlessly
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free Plan:
  • 10 high-resolution screenshots per day
  • Up to 8 saved frames in local history
  
  Youshot Pro (via Patreon):
  • Unlimited YouTube screenshots
  • Unlimited history
  • Priority support & advanced export settings
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • YouTube creators building thumbnails and B-roll references
  • Students capturing presentation slides and lecture notes (with timestamps)
  • Researchers documenting visual quotes and video evidence
  • Designers collecting color palettes and visual inspiration
  
  HOW TO USE YOUSHOT
  
  1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
  2. Open any YouTube video
  3. Click the camera icon on the player
  4. Find your screenshot instantly in the History tab
  
  Stop using generic screenshot tools that weren't built for YouTube. Download Youshot and capture high-resolution YouTube frames in seconds.
  
  Target keywords
  
  are youtube videos copyrighted
  are youtube shorts monetized
  how youtube pays
  what youtube has most subscribers
  which youtube niche pays the most
  when youtube came out
  who youtube creator

Permissions & access

Permissions

activeTabstoragenotifications

Host access

*://*.youtube.com/*

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