How to Change the FireShot Default Image Format
Choose PNG or JPEG as FireShot’s image format, restore the save dialog if it is hidden, and understand why drag-and-drop settings do not change disk saves.
To change FireShot’s default image format, open the extension’s settings or Customize screen and choose PNG or JPEG under Image format, if your installed version shows that preference. Then take a test capture and check the saved file. FireShot’s interface and available formats can differ by browser, version, and edition. FireShot’s current onboarding page shows a PNG/JPEG preference.
If you cannot find that setting, choose the format in the editor’s Save dialog. If the dialog was suppressed, hold Shift while invoking Save or the capture command to bring it back, as described in the FireShot Pro manual and its support guidance.
Choose a persistent image format
- Open FireShot from your browser’s extensions menu or toolbar.
- Open Settings or Customize. The exact label and location can vary by browser and extension release.
- Find Image format and select PNG or JPEG, if the preference is available.
- Capture a page, save it, and inspect the file extension and contents to confirm how your installed version applies the preference.
The current onboarding material establishes that a PNG/JPEG preference exists, but does not establish that all browsers and releases use the same screen or apply it to every capture action. If you need a persistent PDF default and do not see one, use the installed version’s save dialog rather than assuming an older version’s behavior still applies.
Choose a format when saving
When FireShot opens the editor, use Save and select a format in the save dialog. The manual documents PDF, PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP in that dialog. The formats shown in your version may differ. For JPG, FireShot’s manual also documents an adjustable compression quality.
- Capture the page and open the result in FireShot’s editor.
- Select Save.
- Choose an available file format in the dialog, then save the capture.
- Open the saved file or check its extension to confirm the result.
If FireShot skips the dialog because it was set to appear only on demand, hold Shift while invoking Save or launching the capture command. The available action and shortcut behavior can depend on the installed version.
Do not confuse saving with drag-and-drop export
Editor Options → Saving → Setup file format to drag & drop controls the format used when you drag a capture from the editor into another application. It does not select the format used by the editor’s disk Save action. To change a file saved to disk, use the image format preference or the Save dialog.
PNG, JPEG, and PDF: which should you choose?
| Format | Use it when | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| PNG | You want a commonly used image format and FireShot offers it in your version. | Confirm the saved extension and image. The sources do not establish a universal file-size or quality advantage. |
| JPEG/JPG | You want JPEG output or need to use the quality control documented for JPG in the manual. | Choose the available quality in the save dialog if shown. The right setting depends on your image and needs. |
| You need a document-style capture rather than an image file. | Look for PDF in the save dialog or the relevant capture action. Do not assume every version offers a persistent PDF image-format preference. | |
| GIF or BMP | Your installed editor’s save dialog offers one and your workflow specifically needs it. | Availability differs: these formats appear in the older manual’s list, while current Chrome listing text emphasizes PDF, PNG, and JPEG. |
FireShot’s documentation establishes which formats have appeared in its controls, not a universal best format or a measured difference in output size. Check the choices in your browser’s installed version. The Chrome Web Store listing currently emphasizes PDF, PNG, and JPEG; the older manual lists additional formats.
Troubleshooting
The Image format setting is missing
Cause: Your browser, FireShot release, or edition may use a different interface or may not present the persistent preference. Fix: Check Settings or Customize, then use the editor’s Save dialog to select a format for that capture.
FireShot keeps saving PNG files
Cause: The preference may not apply to the action you launched, or the save dialog may be hidden. Fix: Recheck Image format, make a test capture, and inspect the result. If needed, hold Shift while invoking Save or the capture command to reveal the format dialog.
Changing the drag-and-drop format did not change the saved file
Cause: That option governs dragging the editor capture into another application, not saving to disk. Fix: Use the Image format preference or the editor’s Save action.
The dialog does not appear
Cause: The dialog may be configured to appear only when requested, and shortcut behavior can vary by version. Fix: Hold Shift while invoking the documented Save or capture action. If that does not work, consult the manual or support information for your installed version.
PDF is not offered as a default
Cause: A save-dialog format choice is not the same as a persistent image-format preference, and older forum reports do not establish current behavior. Fix: Check the installed version’s controls and choose PDF in the save dialog when available.
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FAQ
Does FireShot support JPEG as a default?
FireShot’s current onboarding page shows PNG and JPEG under Image format. Check whether your installed browser version exposes that preference and verify it with a test capture.
Can I save a capture as GIF or BMP?
The FireShot Pro manual lists GIF and BMP in its Save dialog, but available formats can vary by browser, release, and edition.
Does the format preference change PDF capture?
The documented preference is an image-format control with PNG and JPEG choices. For PDF, check the capture action or Save dialog in your installed version.
Where can I confirm FireShot’s current options?
Check the extension’s own settings and save dialog first, then consult the manual and support material for the version you use.
