# Free Chrome Extension for Twitter Screenshots

> Generate beautiful X/Twitter screenshots with one click using the Orshot Chrome extension - perfect for content creators and marketers

- **Author**: Rishi Mohan
- **Published**: 2025-09-23
- **Tags**: Chrome Extension, Twitter, Screenshots, Social Media, Content Creation
- **Read time**: 2 min read
- **URL**: https://orshot.com/blog/twitter-screenshot-chrome-extension

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Creating beautiful screenshots of tweets has never been easier. The **Orshot Chrome Extension** lets you capture stunning X/Twitter screenshots with just one click, directly from your browser

It uses Orshot's [Twitter Screenshot API](https://orshot.com/templates/tweet-image) internally to generate beautiful tweet screenshots, and unlike most other apps, it also includes quoted and replied to tweets in the screenshots giving you a full picture

We also have an app that [converts Twitter threads to carousels](https://orshot.com/tools/twitter-carousel-generator), in case you're looking for that

[**Get the extension here →**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/orshot-beautiful-xtwitter/koegcnmefgbpodbkapojflenblmpdjnm?authuser=0&hl=en)

## What is Twitter Screenshot Chrome Extension?

Orshot is a lightweight Chrome extension that adds a Camera button(📸) to every tweet on Twitter/X. Instead of taking manual screenshots and editing them, you can generate professional-looking tweet screenshots instantly

![](https://orshot.com/blog/chrome-extension-twitter-screenshot-preview.png)

## Key Features

#### One-Click Screenshot Generation

Simply click the **Camera icon** button that appears next to every tweet's like and retweet buttons. No complex setup required

#### Includes Quoted and Replied-to tweets

If you capture a reply or a tweet which has a quote tweet, the generated screenshot will include those too in the image

#### Beautiful Modal Preview

Screenshots appear in an elegant modal with options to:

- Download as PNG file
- Copy to clipboard for instant pasting
- Preview before saving

#### Fast and Lightweight

Built with performance in mind, the extension doesn't slow down your browsing experience and generates screenshots in seconds

#### Optional API Key Integration

- Use without an API key for basic functionality
- Add your Orshot API key for more screenshots and avoid rate-limits
- Get a free API key at [orshot.com](https://orshot.com)

#### Dark Mode Support

Automatically adapts to your browser's theme preference for a consistent experience

## Demo

<iframe
  width="100%"
  height="410"
  src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZi7rsMr7HQ?si=NASmEJWRRX0UE5Xg"
  title="YouTube video player"
  frameBorder="0"
  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
  referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
  allowFullScreen
></iframe>

## How to Install

[**Get the extension here →**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/orshot-beautiful-xtwitter/koegcnmefgbpodbkapojflenblmpdjnm?authuser=0&hl=en)

Just add to your Chrome or Chrome based browser. Next time you open X or Twitter, you'll start seeing the Camera icon at bottom right of each tweet. Use the button to capture tweet screenshot

It's perfect for content creators, marketers and publications to capture tweet screenshots for references in their content