ShareX

Open Source

The ultimate free screenshot and screen recording tool for Windows. Capture, annotate, and share with 80+ destinations.

By ShareX Team v16.1.0 10M+ installs Updated
ScreenshotScreen RecordingOCRAnnotationOpen Source Windows Productivity

Pros

  • Completely free with no watermarks or limits
  • 80+ upload destinations (Imgur, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Powerful workflow automation with task sequences
  • Built-in OCR, image editor, and color picker
  • Scrolling screenshot capture

Cons

  • Windows-only — no macOS/Linux support
  • Feature-heavy UI can overwhelm new users
  • Setup for advanced workflows takes time

Overview

ShareX is the Swiss Army knife of screenshot tools. While most screen capture apps do the basics, ShareX goes much further — with automated upload workflows, OCR text recognition, annotation tools, screen recording with GIF export, and over 80 cloud upload destinations.

Standout Features

  • Scrolling capture – Capture full web pages automatically
  • OCR – Extract text from screenshots instantly
  • Workflow automation – Chain capture → watermark → upload → copy URL
  • QR code generator – Create and scan QR codes directly
  • DNS changer – Quick DNS switcher built-in

Technical Specs

Category
Productivity
Platform
Windows
Pricing
Open Source
Version
16.1.0
Developer
ShareX Team
Released
Mar 2008
Updated
Aug 2025
Installs
10M+