Share X
ShareX captures or records screen regions and uploads images, text, and other files to a range of destinations.
About Share X
ShareX is a free, open-source Windows desktop application for screen capture, screen recording, and file sharing. It allows users to capture any screen region or record video and GIFs with a single keystroke, and supports uploading images, text, and various file types to a wide range of destinations. The tool includes built-in annotation tools, an image editor, OCR text extraction, QR code scanning, and customizable after-capture tasks and hotkeys. It is ad-free, requires no user account, and is designed for users who need fast, automated screen capture and sharing workflows.
Key features
- Capture any screen region or record video/GIFs via hotkey
- Annotate screenshots with shapes, text, blur, and pixelation tools
- Extract text from images using built-in OCR
- Upload files, images, and text to multiple destinations
- Run customizable after-capture tasks and workflows
- Scan QR codes and pick colors from the screen
Best for: ShareX is best for developers, designers, support teams, content creators, technical writers, QA testers, and power users who regularly create screenshots, record clips, share files, or document workflows.
Good for
- Free, open-source, ad-free, and requires no user account
- Combines capture, recording, editing, uploading, and automation in one lightweight app
- Offers highly customizable workflows, hotkeys, and after-capture tasks
Watch out for
- Only available for Windows operating systems
Share X at a glance
- Website
- github.com/ShareX/ShareX
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Share X FAQ
Does ShareX require a user account?
No, ShareX does not require a user account to use.
What operating systems is ShareX compatible with?
ShareX is designed for Windows operating systems.
What types of content can ShareX upload?
ShareX supports uploading images, text, and various file types to a wide range of destinations.
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