ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that enables capturing or recording any area of your screen with a single key press. It also supports uploading images, text, or other types of files to multiple supported destinations.
ShareX is built in C#, distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0, 31.2k GitHub stars, latest release v17.0.0.
When to use ShareX
ShareX is listed here as a Productivity project. The directory calls out Screen capture, File upload, Customizable workflows as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for ShareX include Multiple format support, Integrated editing.
Besides Productivity, this page also files ShareX under Tools, Desktop.
ShareX compared with
Records in this directory name Snagit, Greenshot, Flameshot as products people compare with ShareX. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that ShareX replaces each of them.
What the ShareX stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 31.2k GitHub stars, 3.3k forks, 583 open issues, latest tracked release v17.0.0. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- C#
- Latest Release
- v17.0.0
- License
- GNU General Public License v3.0
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Key features of ShareX
- Screen capture
- File upload
- Customizable workflows
- Multiple format support
- Integrated editing
ShareX resources
ShareX on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is ShareX?
ShareX is a free and open source program that enables capturing or recording any area of your screen with a single key press. It also supports uploading images, text, or other types of files to multiple supported destinations. This directory highlights Screen capture, File upload, Customizable workflows.
Is ShareX free to use?
ShareX is published as open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0. The directory lists Screen capture, File upload, Customizable workflows among its recorded capabilities.
What language is ShareX written in, and what is the latest release?
ShareX is written primarily in C#. The latest release tracked on this page is v17.0.0.
How widely is ShareX used on GitHub?
ShareX has about 31.2k GitHub stars. It also has about 3.3k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare ShareX with?
This directory records Snagit, Greenshot, Flameshot as comparison points for ShareX.
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