Free Carbon Alternative for Code Screenshots
Looking for a Carbon.sh alternative that respects your privacy? DevBolt's code screenshot generator runs 100% in your browser — your code never leaves your device. No accounts, no rate limits, no tracking.
Code Screenshot Generator
Create beautiful screenshots of your code with customizable themes, backgrounds, and window chrome. A free Carbon/Ray.so alternative — all client-side.
About Code Screenshot Generator
- 8 themes — Dracula, Monokai, GitHub Dark, One Dark, Nord, Solarized Dark, Night Owl, and GitHub Light.
- 13 languages — syntax highlighting for JS, TS, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C#, HTML, CSS, JSON, Bash, SQL, and plain text.
- 9 backgrounds — gradients, solid colors, or transparent for clean overlay.
- Customizable — padding, font size, window chrome, line numbers, and title bar.
- Export — download as PNG or JPEG, or copy directly to clipboard.
- Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent over the network.
Why Use DevBolt Instead of Carbon?
Carbon.sh requires sending your code to a server for rendering. DevBolt generates screenshots entirely client-side using HTML Canvas, meaning your code never leaves your browser. This is crucial for proprietary code, API keys, or any sensitive content. Plus, there are no rate limits or account requirements.
Feature Comparison
Both tools support multiple themes, syntax highlighting, window chrome, and PNG/JPEG export. DevBolt adds clipboard copy, transparent backgrounds, adjustable font sizes, and line number toggling. Carbon has a slightly larger theme library but requires server-side rendering.
Privacy-First Code Screenshots
When you paste code into an online tool, you trust that tool with your data. DevBolt processes everything locally using the Canvas API — no network requests, no server logs, no data retention. Verify this yourself by checking the Network tab in your browser's DevTools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DevBolt's code screenshot generator really free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. The tool runs in your browser with no server costs, so there's no reason to charge or limit usage.
Does Carbon.sh send my code to a server?
Yes. Carbon uses Puppeteer on the server to render screenshots. Your code is sent to their servers for processing. DevBolt renders everything locally in your browser using Canvas.
Can I use this for work or commercial projects?
Yes. The generated screenshots are yours to use however you like — blog posts, documentation, social media, presentations, or any other purpose.
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