SnippetShot is a VS Code extension that allows you to create beautiful screenshots of your code with just a few clicks. Customize the background, toggle line numbers, add optional attribution, and export your snippet as a high-resolution PNG.
- A clean and intuitive interface that's a pleasure to use.
- Choose between solid colors or beautiful gradients.
- Choose any background color to match your style.
- Toggle line numbers on or off for a cleaner look.
- Save your snippets as beautiful PNG images.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+S to save.
- Add custom text or credits to your screenshots.
- Your background color choice is saved for next time.
- Share directly to Twitter/X
- Open SnippetShot: Command Palette →
SnippetShot - Selecting automatically copies (VS Code built‑in) and the panel listens for paste.
- Paste (if needed): Click into the panel and press Ctrl+V.
- Change background, toggle line numbers, set attribution text.
- Click the "Save as PNG" button to export or use Ctrl+S.
We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our Contributing Guidelines to learn how you can get involved.
Please note that this project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
SnippetShot is inspired by Polacode
This project is licensed under the MIT License.