ShareX for PC Windows

ShareX for Windows

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ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to many supported destinations you can choose from.

Overview

ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to many supported destinations you can choose from. ShareX supports many ways to capture or record your screen. The main capture methods are: • Fullscreen • Active window • Active monitor • Window menu • Monitor menu • Region • Region (Light) • Region (Transparent) • Last region • Custom region • Screen recording • Screen recording (GIF) • Scrolling capture • Webpage capture • Text capture (OCR) • Auto capture There are many configurable screen capture settings such as showing the cursor, transparent window capture, delayed capture, multiple region selection with different shapes, etc. After the capture the following automated tasks can be executed: • Show quick task menu • Show "After capture" window • Add image effects / watermark • Annotate image • Copy image to clipboard • Print image • Save image to file • Save image to file as... • Save thumbnail image to file • Perform actions • Copy file to clipboard • Copy file path to clipboard • Show file in explorer • Recognize text (OCR) • Show "Before upload" window • Upload image to host • Delete file locally For example, the captured image can be opened in image annotator and after that, the image can be automatically saved to the hard disk and uploaded to your destination of choice. ShareX allows you to upload any type of files with these methods: • Upload file • Upload folder • Upload from clipboard • Upload from URL • Drag and drop upload • Upload from Windows shell context menu • Upload from Windows send to menu • Watch folder After the upload, any of the following automated tasks can be executed: • Show "After upload" window • Shorten URL • Share URL • Copy URL to clipboard • Open URL • Show QR code window For example, the uploaded image URL can be automatically shortened using one of the 15 URL shortener services and the shortened URL can be copied to the clipboard. ShareX also comes with a few simple productivity tools: • Color picker • Screen color picker • Annotate image • Image effects • Hash check • DNS changer • QR code • Ruler • Directory indexer • Image combiner • Image thumbnailer • Video thumbnailer • FTP client • Tweet message • Monitor test ShareX has an advanced hotkey system which allows you to use any of these capture methods, upload options or tools with their own task settings. These are called "Workflows". Workflows allow each hotkey to have its own after capture tasks, after upload tasks, destination etc. For example, you can set your screen recording hotkey to upload to a specific destination, bypassing the default destination. This way, only videos will be uploaded to this configured file destination.

Features

FreeOpen sourceNo advertisementsLightweightOver 14 years of active developmentEasy screen capture sharingSupports over 80 destinationsCustomizable workflows

Additional Information

  • Developed by ShareX Team
  • Version 2025.01.15
  • Requires

    Available on: PC

    OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher

  • Published 2017-05-23
  • Size 57.13 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United States)
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

  • Microsoft Store ID 9nblggh4z1sp

How to download and install ShareX from the Microsoft

To download and install ShareX for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to many supported destinations you can choose from.. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get ShareX.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for ShareX

  • In the Microsoft Store, type ShareX into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find ShareX in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the ShareX Page

  • Open your browser and go to the ShareX page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install ShareX

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install ShareX.
  • Step 4: Use ShareX

  • Launch ShareX from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install ShareX.

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