# ShareX (open-source desktop utility)

> ShareX is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows. 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 has 39,921 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Snagit.

ShareX is a free and open source screenshot tool, screen recorder, file sharing tool and productivity application for Windows. It is designed for users who need fast screen capture, powerful screenshot editing, automated sharing, custom upload destinations and practical utilities in one lightweight desktop app.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 39,921 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | Snagit |
| Language | C# |
| Website | https://getsharex.com |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v21.0.0 (Jul 3, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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