Screenshot OCR search translate search for picture paste the picture on the screen screen recorder
Publisher’s description
What is eSearch?
eSearch is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from xsf. It ranks 37th by popularity among screen recorders in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 15.6.1, released on October 24, 2026. 34 versions are listed since May 28, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (xushengfeng/eSearch) has 7,349 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “截屏 离线OCR 搜索翻译 以图搜图 贴图 录屏 万向滚动截屏 屏幕翻译 Screenshot Offline OCR Search Translate Search for picture Paste the picture on the screen Screen recorder Omnidirectional scrolling screenshot Screen translator 支持Windows Linux macOS”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.7 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: eSearch is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is eSearch safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8108936507A38F5740B11C484BEA39AE40897229EE517B146E421C10697F5736· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 34 versions ›34 versions over 4 years · about 7.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.6.1Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.6.0 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.5.1 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.4.2 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.2.1 | September 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.0.0 | June 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 14.6.2 | April 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 14.6.1 | March 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id xushengfeng.eSearch -escoop install extras/esearcheSearch-15.6.1-win32-x64.exe /Smsiexec /x {30088C62-45ED-5D80-9655-ACBB17C76867} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): esearch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- xsf
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xushengfeng/eSearch
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 15.6.1
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2022
- Versions listed
- 34
- Updates / year
- 7.7
- GitHub stars
- 7,349
- GitHub forks
- 525
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- xushengfeng.eSearch
- Scoop package
- extras/esearch
- MSI product code
- {30088C62-45ED-5D80-9655-ACBB17C76867}
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Frequently asked questions
Is eSearch free?
Yes. eSearch is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is eSearch safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install eSearch with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can eSearch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does eSearch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of eSearch?
The versions page lists all 34 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2022.
Can I use eSearch without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to eSearch?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
