SnapX is a free, open-source, cross-platform tool that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and instantly share it with a single keypress. Upload images, videos, text, and more to multiple supported destinations—all with ease. ShareX fork
Publisher’s description
What is SnapX?
SnapX by SnapXL is open-source Windows software in the screen recorders category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SnapXL/SnapX) has 1,058 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “SnapX is a free, open-source, cross-platform tool that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and instantly share it with a single keypress. Upload images, videos, text, and more to multiple supported destinations—all with ease. ShareX fork”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SnapX is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SnapX 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:
EF57AC310056DCE16534518011D2E8EFEB82003B0050674999227E86D5CABBE0· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | February 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SnapXL.SnapX -emsiexec /i SnapX-Release-Windows-0.4.0-alpha.0+g7eafb0f-X64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1F045278-E58D-4142-8626-D149E117D455} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SnapXL
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SnapXL/SnapX
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- February 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,058
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SnapXL.SnapX
- MSI product code
- {1F045278-E58D-4142-8626-D149E117D455}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SnapX free?
Yes. SnapX is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is SnapX 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 SnapX 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 SnapX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SnapX run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to SnapX?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
