ShareX is a free and open-source screenshot and screencast software for Windows. It is published under the GNU General Public License. The project's source code is hosted on GitHub. It is also available on the Microsoft Store and Steam.
ShareX can be used to capture full screen or partial screenshots (which can be exported into various image formats), such as rectangle capture and window capture. It can also record animated GIF files and video using FFmpeg.
An included image editor lets users annotate captured screenshots, or modify them with borders, image effects, watermarks, etc. It is also possible to use the editor to draw on top of the windows or desktop before taking the screenshot.
After capture, a screenshot can be automatically exported as an image file, email attachment, exported to a printer, to the clipboard, or uploaded to a remote host via FTP. Many popular image and cloud hosting services support ShareX integration, and some offer scripts to automatically upload using an account. If the image is uploaded to a remote host, the URL generated by it can be copied to the clipboard.
What is ShareX?
ShareX by ShareX Team is open-source Windows software in the screen recorders category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among screen recorders in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 7 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 21.0.0, released on July 3, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 528,876 times. The source code on GitHub (ShareX/ShareX) has 40,303 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 8 of our languages. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ScreenToGif and Captura.
Project description on GitHub: “ShareX is a free and open-source application that enables users to capture or record any area of their screen with a single keystroke. It also supports uploading images, text, and various file types to a wide range of destinations.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ShareX is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is ShareX 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:
F213ACA04D30E0E2DC7C43BC79ACAE8622BE291CEE6014A90962ED87EA5F10CC· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 5 years · about 4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0.0Latest | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 20.2.0 | May 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 20.1.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 20.0.4 | May 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 19.0.2 | January 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.0.1 | August 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 17.1.0 | May 25, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 17.0.0 | January 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ShareX.ShareX -echoco install sharex -yscoop install extras/sharexShareX-21.0.0-setup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ShareX Team
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ShareX/ShareX
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (Windows 7+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 21.0.0
- Released
- July 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 528,876
- GitHub stars
- 40,303
- GitHub forks
- 3,987
- Website
- getsharex.com
- winget ID
- ShareX.ShareX
- Chocolatey package
- sharex
- Scoop package
- extras/sharex
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShareX free?
Yes. ShareX is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is ShareX 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 ShareX 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 ShareX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does ShareX support?
The installer requires Windows 7 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does ShareX 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 ShareX?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use ShareX without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ShareX?
OBS Studio, ScreenToGif, Captura, Camtasia and SoundSwitch. The alternatives page compares them.
