ShareX
FreeA free, open-source Windows tool for screen capture, screen recording, file sharing and automation.
About ShareX
ShareX captures screenshots and screen recordings and shares them with a few keystrokes. It supports region, window, full-screen and scrolling captures, saves to files or the clipboard, and can upload results to a long list of image, file and URL services.
Beyond capture, it includes an image editor, colour picker, OCR and a workflow system that chains tasks such as capture, annotate and upload. The latest release notes mention a new Background remover tool, an Image Comparer, a customisable editor toolbar and all 23 languages being fully translated.
ShareX suits people who capture often, such as support staff, developers and content creators, and who want automation over a polished interface. The number of options can overwhelm new users, so it helps to start with the default hotkeys.
It is free and open source under the GPL. The official download is for Windows. Because it is open source and portable builds are available, it can be carried on removable media or reviewed by those who want to know exactly what it does.
Set up hotkeys and a default after-capture task first, since that is where the time savings come from.
Version history
1 release tracked- Added Background remover and Image Comparer tools
- Added a customizable image editor toolbar
- All 23 languages fully translated
Frequently asked
Is ShareX free?
Yes. It is free and open source under the GPL.
Does it need an account?
No account with ShareX is needed, but some upload services may require their own.
Which platforms does it support?
Windows.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to getsharex.com or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.