PrankScreenshot

PrankScreenshot is a software tool designed to capture screenshots of users' screens without their knowledge or consent. The program serves as a utility for video game developers, quality assurance (QA) testers, and other professionals in the gaming industry.

PrankScreenshot allows users to create and customize automatic screenshot captures, either periodically or at specific intervals, in Microsoft Windows environments. This can be particularly useful for stressful gaming periods, personality-specific gaming requirements, and certain time-sensitive moments.

Key features of PrankScreenshot include the options to configure the interval at which screenshots are automatically captured, allow capture of the current active window or the entire desktop, capture modified files after opening them and video/audio files after clicking on the play button, mark captured screenshot images by frames in AVI files (hold screenshots per second), perform customizable active window threshold operation, enable the creation of collections, and include customizable text to label the images.

PrankScreenshot operates in a discreet manner, capturing and saving images to a set directory for later evaluation. This function serves as a valuable tool for professionals requiring verifiable, objective information to support QA processes. However, it also raises concerns regarding data protection and user consent for capturing users' personal screens and digital activities. Its intended use primarily serves the interests of the gaming industry and may pose a threat to user privacy when deployed without proper authorization.