Productivity & Utilities

ShareX

A feature-rich screenshot and screen-capture tool with automation, annotation and sharing workflows.

CAPTURE

What it does

ShareX can capture full screens, windows, regions and scrolling content, then send the result through configurable after-capture tasks such as annotation, saving, copying or uploading. It also includes tools for screen recording, OCR and productivity workflows.

Why we recommend it

We recommend ShareX because it turns a routine task into a flexible workflow. People who make documentation, tutorials or support instructions can save many repetitive steps by automating what happens after each capture.

Strengths

  • Many screenshot modes
  • Annotation and OCR tools
  • Highly configurable workflows
  • Screen recording and productivity extras

Things to consider

Its extensive menus can overwhelm users who only want a simple Print Screen replacement. Upload destinations should be configured carefully when captures may contain private information.

Best suited for: Documentation, tutorials, technical support, web work and frequent screenshot users.

DIRECT DOWNLOAD

Download ShareX 21.0.0

Download the Windows version directly from the OpenSource-DVD.org server.

OpenSource-DVD

Project information

Visit the official project page for documentation and release information. The German OpenSource-DVD entry provides our established catalogue information.