ShareX
ShareX is a free, open-source screen capture and productivity utility for Windows. Developed under the GPL-3.0 license, it allows users to capture full screens, regions, or scrolling windows, record screen activity as GIFs or videos, and apply annotations or automated workflows.
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- Version
- 21.0.0
- Release date
- July 3, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- inno
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id ShareX.ShareX -eSHA256 (file verification)
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ShareX 21.0.0: what's new?
- Added new "Background remover" and "Image Comparer" tools.
- Enhanced the image editor with toolbar customization, rotation support for several annotation tools, new shadow options, and a "K Cursor" tool.
- Region capture selection now ignores the NVIDIA GeForce Overlay.
- Translations for all 23 languages reached 100% completion (except Avalonia UI windows).
Summarized from the publisher's release notes.
Highlights
- Full screen, window, and custom region capture
- Animated GIF and screen video recording
- Built-in image editor for annotations, arrows, and blurring
- Optical character recognition (OCR) tool to extract text from images
- Screen color picker and ruler utilities
Who is it for?
ShareX is designed for power users, developers, and content creators who frequently capture, annotate, and upload screenshots or screen recordings. It is commonly used for documenting workflows, creating tutorials, and quickly sharing media online.
Good to know before installing
- Exclusive to Windows platforms, with no native support for macOS or Linux.
- The extensive feature set and deep configuration menus can result in a steep learning curve for basic users.
- Setting up custom upload destinations and automated workflows requires manual configuration.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer.
- Run the downloaded setup file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Launch ShareX and configure your preferred capture hotkeys.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShareX completely free to use?
Yes, ShareX is open-source software distributed under the GPL-3.0 license, free for both personal and commercial use.
Can ShareX extract text from images?
Yes, ShareX includes a built-in optical character recognition (OCR) tool that extracts readable text from captures.
Does ShareX support video or GIF recording?
Yes, you can record selected screen areas directly as animated GIFs or video files.