When you need to capture and annotate screenshots of an issue, traditional graphic editors aren’t the best choice. We use them to explain bugs, share design feedback, prepare instructions with screenshots, or guide clients step by step. But here’s the problem: most traditional tools were never created to handle this workflow.
When you add a screenshot directly into a monday task, it’s just an image:
❌ No annotations – teammates don’t see what exactly you want to highlight.
❌ Manual upload – every file must be dragged or attached separately.
❌ Context is missing – you still need extra comments or follow-up messages.
This means screenshots inside ьonday are more like static attachments than actionable insights.
And yes, you could use external editors like Paint or Figma, but both come with their own downsides:
- 🎨 Paint is too limited: You can draw a red line or a box, but you can’t blur sensitive data, share instantly, or turn images into tasks. It feels outdated in modern workflows.
- 🎨 Figma is too complex: It’s fantastic for design teams, but for bug reporting or quick feedback it’s overkill – too many features, too many clicks, and too much time wasted on something that should take seconds.
That’s why Capture for monday.com exists. It’s not just a screen capture software; it’s the best screenshot manager for modern teams. With Capture, every screenshot becomes a workflow booster: capture instantly, annotate clearly, protect sensitive data, share in one click, and push directly into monday.
🔍 Side-by-side comparison of screenshot tools
| Feature / Tool | Paint 🖌️ | Figma 🎨 | Monday native 📎 | Capture 📸 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take & edit screenshot instantly | ❌ Extra steps | ❌ Needs upload | ❌ Manual upload | ✅ One click |
| Add arrows / text / highlights | ⚠️ Very basic | ✅ Complex | ❌ Not possible | ✅ Easy & fast |
| Blur sensitive data | ❌ Not available | ⚠️ Manual masks | ❌ Not possible | ✅ Built-in blur |
| Share with teammates | ❌ File sending | ⚠️ Link only | ⚠️ Only inside Monday | ✅ Instant share link |
| Turn screenshots into tasks | ❌ Not possible | ❌ Not possible | ❌ Manual attach | ✅ Direct integration |
| Designed for bug reporting | ❌ Outdated | ❌ For design | ❌ Only file storage | ✅ Purpose-built |
🚀 Why Capture is the best screenshot manager
Unlike general editors, Capture is purpose-built. It eliminates the endless “save → upload → explain → create task” routine. Instead, you:
Snap and annotate instantly → Add arrows, highlights, or notes in seconds.
Create clear instructions with screenshots → Perfect for QA teams, onboarding docs, or client reports.
Blur sensitive data → Protect private info with a single click.
Turn screenshots into tasks → No switching between apps—push them directly into Monday.
Collaborate without friction → Share a simple link; no files get lost in chats or email threads.
With Capture, screenshots stop being passive images. They become actionable insights, transformed into tasks and instructions your team can actually use.
🌟 More than a screenshot tool
Think of Capture as a Gmail add-on copy for visuals: it takes your everyday communication and makes it structured, actionable, and trackable.
It’s not trying to compete with design platforms – it’s built to make your daily workflow smoother. QA engineers, product managers, designers, marketers, and support teams can all use it to explain faster, document better, and collaborate with less chaos.
Capture is the missing link between screen capture software and project management tools. It’s what turns screenshots into knowledge, action, and results.
Before You Start
Enable the Capture extension in the top-right corner of your browser.
If it’s not installed yet, try it today with a free 14-day trial and discover why it’s the most efficient screenshot manager for modern teams:
👉 check the step-by-step guide: How to install Capture for monday.com
⚠ To use Capture, you must have:
A monday.com account with the Capture for monday.com app installed.
Capture in Chrome for monday.com from the Chrome Web Store.
