Screenshot, annotation, OCR, sticker, and recording tool for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is Yoink?
Yoink is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from Yoink Contributors. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.4.2, released on April 10, 2026. 4 versions are listed since April 2, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jasperdevs/odd-snap) has 290 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “Your new favorite, free, and open source screenshot tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: Yoink is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is Yoink 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:
F560AA825D56B3A7F7FFDDE9E376BA7EBE643FCDB5F61C7AFA90BDF16AFD566D· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.4.2Latest | April 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.4.1 | April 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.4.0 | April 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.5.1 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JasperDevs.Yoink -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Yoink Contributors
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jasperdevs/odd-snap
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.8.4.2
- Released
- April 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 290
- GitHub forks
- 18
- winget ID
- JasperDevs.Yoink
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yoink free?
Yes. Yoink is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Yoink 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 Yoink 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.
Which Windows versions does Yoink support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Yoink run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Yoink?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 2, 2026.
Can I use Yoink without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Yoink?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Camtasia and Captura. The alternatives page compares them.
