Does Awesome Screenshot Work with Microsoft Edge? Setup and Known Limits

Yes. Awesome Screenshot works with Microsoft Edge and has a dedicated Edge Add-on. That is the publisher’s recommended installation. You can also install its Chrome extension in Edge, but the publisher says the two options differ in version and functionality, so do not assume they offer identical features. Source: Awesome Screenshot Help Center.

1. Choose an installation option

Option	Where it comes from	What to keep in mind
Native Edge Add-on	Microsoft Edge Add-ons	Recommended by the publisher. The publisher says its version and functionality differ from the Chrome extension for Edge.
Chrome extension in Edge	Chrome Web Store, opened in Edge	May require enabling extensions from other stores. It is a separate build and may not have the same features as the native Edge Add-on.

The publisher does not provide a complete feature-by-feature comparison or a definitive minimum Edge version. Check the listing in your own browser if Edge reports a compatibility warning.

2. Install the recommended Edge Add-on

In Microsoft Edge, open the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store and find Awesome Screenshot.
Open the add-on’s details page and select Get.
When Edge asks, select Add extension.
If its toolbar icon is hidden, open Edge’s Extensions menu and enable Show in toolbar for Awesome Screenshot. Edge’s menus can change between versions.

3. Install the Chrome extension in Edge (alternative)

In Edge, open the Chrome Web Store and find the Awesome Screenshot listing.
Select Get or Get extension, then confirm Add extension in Edge.
If Edge displays an Allow extensions from other stores banner, enable it and continue with the installation.
If needed, use Edge’s Extensions menu to show the extension in the toolbar.

The Chrome Web Store describes screenshot capture, recording, annotation, and sharing for the Chrome extension. Those listing details do not establish that every feature is available in the native Edge Add-on.

4. Capture a full page

The publisher’s full-page guide includes the Edge Add-on. To make a scrolling screenshot:

Open the webpage you want to capture.
Select the Awesome Screenshot extension.
Choose Capture, then select Full Page.
Review the capture and choose an available action, such as downloading or copying it.

This documented flow applies to the Edge Add-on. The exact controls can vary with the extension version and installation route.

5. Understand the automatic download setting

Automatic local screenshot downloads are off by default in the publisher’s Chrome and Edge extensions. If you turn the option on in the extension’s settings, screenshots are saved automatically; Edge may ask you to allow download management. With automatic download off, the post-capture interface provides choices such as Download, Copy, PDF, and Print.

Choose based on your workflow: enable automatic downloads when you want each capture saved locally, or leave it disabled when you prefer to choose an action after each capture. This behavior is a setting, not an Edge compatibility requirement.

6. Known limits and account considerations

The two Edge installation routes are not guaranteed to match. The publisher confirms version and functionality differences but does not publish a complete comparison table.
Compatibility warnings are environment-specific. An Edge Add-ons listing may show an incompatibility warning. Check the listing in your own Edge installation; the available evidence does not establish a universal supported-version boundary.
Plan restrictions are separate from browser compatibility. The publisher says free use is available, with limits on advanced annotation and recording features and on editing or download durations. Its May 2026 help article says Free or Basic cloud accounts can keep 20 recordings total, not 20 per month, and can download or edit eligible recordings up to one hour. Account terms can change, so consult the current plan details before relying on a limit.

7. Troubleshoot installation or capture problems

Problem	Likely explanation	What to try
You cannot add the Chrome extension in Edge	Extensions from other stores may not be enabled in that Edge profile.	Use the Edge prompt to enable extensions from other stores, then retry. Alternatively, install the native Edge Add-on.
The extension is installed but its icon is missing	The toolbar may be hiding the extension.	Open Edge’s Extensions menu and turn on Show in toolbar for Awesome Screenshot.
The store says the add-on is incompatible	The listing may be flagging the browser version or environment.	Check for Edge updates and revisit the listing in that browser. The available documentation does not specify a stable minimum version.
A feature shown in Chrome instructions is missing	You may be using the native Edge Add-on, whose version and functionality differ from the Chrome extension for Edge.	Check which extension you installed and consult the instructions for that version. Do not assume feature parity.
The capture does not start or the extension behaves unexpectedly	An outdated browser or extension, a temporary extension issue, or a conflict may be involved.	Update Edge and the extension, restart Edge, disable and re-enable the add-on, then reinstall if needed. Test with a fresh browser profile with only the extension enabled to check for conflicts.
You do not see post-capture download or print choices	Automatic local screenshot downloads may be enabled.	Turn off the automatic download option in extension settings if you want to use the post-capture choices.
You cannot edit or download a recording	Your account plan or the recording’s length may be outside the current allowance.	Check current plan rules and whether the recording is eligible. Plan limits are separate from Edge support.

If the issue persists, the publisher recommends updating the browser and extension, restarting, disabling and re-enabling or reinstalling the extension, and checking for conflicts in a fresh profile. Its suggested alternatives include the desktop apps, website recorder, or an extension in another browser.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the native Edge Add-on the same as the Chrome extension installed in Edge?

No. The publisher says their versions and functionality differ, and it has not published a complete feature matrix.

Can I take a scrolling screenshot in Edge?

Yes. The publisher documents a full-page capture flow for the Edge Add-on: open the extension, choose Capture, then Full Page.

Does an Edge compatibility warning prove that Awesome Screenshot never works with Edge?

No. It indicates a compatibility issue for the listing and browser environment being checked. The available documentation does not define a universal minimum Edge version.

Is a free-plan limit an Edge restriction?

No. Account limits apply to the plan and feature, not to whether the extension supports Edge. Verify current plan terms with the publisher.