ShareX

Changelog

ShareX 16.1.0 - 2024-05-09

Introduced “Update channel” option in “Application settings” window with choices: Release, Pre-release, Dev.

Added “Background dim strength” for region capture.

Scrolling capture enhancements:

  • Included scrolling capture status indicator.
  • Automatically stops scrolling capture if initial image combination fails.
  • Improved image combining performance.
  • Ignored mouse wheel input within scrolling capture region.
  • Updated FFmpeg to version 7.0.
  • Modified behavior of Escape key; now checks if initially pressed in active window before closing.
  • Enhanced task icon detection in “Quick task menu”.
  • Included “Cut out background color” option for image editor “Cut out” tool.
  • Browser extension host manifest files now stored in app folder instead of Documents\ShareX\Tools folder.
  • Improved update downloader progress text.
  • Added “Enable browser extension support” option to setup.
  • Due to Google’s policy change, restricted to using a more limited API scope (/auth/drive.file) for Google Drive, resulting in inability to see files or folders. As a result, folder listing and selection support discontinued. However, workaround available: navigate to Google Drive website, open desired folder, and copy folder ID from browser’s address bar to “Folder ID” textbox.

ShareX 16.0.1 - 2024-03-17

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 16.0.0 - 2024-03-10

Screen recording enhancements:

  • Updated FFmpeg to version 6.1.
  • Introduced ddagrab (Desktop
  • Duplication API) support for screen recording*.
  • Recommended using ddagrab with NVENC video encoder for NVIDIA GPU users, as NVENC can directly access captured frames from the GPU.
  • Added “Pause” button to screen recording tray menu.
  • Improved UI of screen recording options window*.
  • Updated “Preset” options for NVENC video encoder.
  • Added “Tune” option to NVENC video encoder.
  • Updated “Usage” options for AMF video encoder.
  • Added “Bitrate” option to AMF video encoder.
  • Updated “Palette mode” & “Dithering mode” options for GIF encoder.
    Included “Reset options” button in Screen recording options window.
  • Expanded maximum FPS option limit for screen recording with dev mode enabled*.

Redesigned scrolling capture support:

  • Introduced new scrolling capture window with simpler and user-friendly UI*.
  • Implemented a new algorithm to enhance image combining/detection accuracy, with fallback to old algorithm if necessary.
  • Streamlined scrolling capture options, automating them as much as possible for user simplicity.
  • Enhanced image combining performance by conducting combining between captures, eliminating long processing times at the end of scrolling capture.
  • Enabled panning of preview image by holding mouse left click.   

Introduced scrolling capture options window featuring:

    • Start delay configuration.
    • Auto-scroll to top toggle.
    • Scroll delay adjustment.
    • Scroll amount control.
    • Auto-upload/save choice.
    • Visibility option for scrolling capture region.
    • Unified scrolling capture hotkey for both start and stop functions.

Image editor improvements:

  • Enhanced image editor with undo/redo support.
  • Modified unsaved changes dialog to offer options to save changes with “Yes”, “No”, and “Cancel” buttons.
  • Included “Load image from URL” button in the image editor startup window.
  • Simplified image copying in the editor to Ctrl + C instead of Ctrl + Shift + C.

Introduced “Image beautifier” tool with the following additions:

“Beautify image” button in task context menu.
“Beautify image” function after capture task.
Hotkey assignment for the “Image beautifier” tool.

Introduced image beautifier tool with various image effect options:

  • Margin adjustment.
  • Padding configuration.
  • Smart padding feature.
  • Rounded corner customization.
  • Shadow radius control.
  • Shadow opacity adjustment.
  • Shadow distance setting.
  • Shadow angle modification.
  • Shadow color selection.
  • Background options:
  • Gradient background.
  • Solid color background.
  • Background image.
  • Desktop background.
  • Transparent background.

“Pin to screen” tool improvements:
         Added toolbar with these buttons

  • Copy
  • Scale
  • Options
  • Close

Automatically hide the toolbar if it is bigger than the pinned area
Added pin to screen options window with these options*:

  • Placement
  • Placement offset
  • Top most
  • Keep center location
  • Shadow
  • Border
  • Border size
  • Border color
  • Minimize size

Video converter” tool improvements:

  • Introduced AV1 video encoder.
  • Included NVENC H.264 and HEVC video encoders.
  • Added Quick Sync H.264 and HEVC video encoders.
  • Integrated AMF H.264 and HEVC video encoders.
  • Introduced “Use bitrate” option.
  • Custom arguments are always displayed on UI.
  • Enabled overriding file extension by editing the “Output file name”.
  • Excluded the use of audio encoder if input file is gif, webp, png, or apng.

“QR code” tool improvements:

  • Implemented a new layout for the QR code window*.
  • Included a “QR code size” option.
  • Added buttons for “Copy image”, “Save image”, and “Upload image”.

Inspect window” tool improvements:

  • Implemented a new layout for the tool window*.
  • Included a window list.
  • Added options for “Top most” and “Opacity”.
  • Renamed “Hash check” tool to “Hash checker”.
  • Enhanced UI for the Hash checker tool*.

“OCR” tool improvements:

  • Enhanced OCR scale factor option performance to enable faster upscaling of images before applying OCR.
  • Implemented preservation of spaces in the Korean language while performing OCR.
  • Added “Close OCR window after opening service link” option in Task settings window under OCR tab.
  • Introduced “Capture pre configured window” hotkey, configurable from Task settings window under Capture tab.
  • Enhanced visuals of hotkey tips in the ShareX main window.
  • Added auto-complete support to history and image history window search boxes.

Renamed “Upload with ShareX” buttons to specify exact action:

  • ShareX allows you to upload images.
  • ShareX enables the upload of videos.
  • ShareX facilitates the upload of audio files.
  • ShareX offers the ability to upload text documents.
  • Implemented Data URL support for browser extension base64 image uploads.
  • Introduced an option for utilizing after capture tasks in browser extension image uploads, accessible via Task settings window >
  • Advanced tab > ProcessImagesDuringExtensionUpload.
  • Expanded the gradient picker window with an additional 383 gradient presets, now displayed in a grid format within the window.
  • Enhanced image effects, including the addition of the “Use random image effect” option in the Task settings window under the Effects tab.
  • Provided summaries for image effect options alongside their names, e.g., Border: 5px, Resize: 250px, 200px.
  • Included new image effects such as “Background image,” “Border size,” and “Border color” options for the “Pixelate” effect, “Padding”
  • option for “Auto crop,” and “Auto resize” option for “Shadow.”
  • Introduced options like “Background” and “Edge overlap” for “Particles,” and “Radius” for “Gaussian blur.”
  • Expanded language support to include Hebrew.
  • Added functionality for handling errors during clipboard uploads and screen recordings, prompting users for retry or abort options respectively.
  • Increased the width of the custom uploader settings window.
  • Implemented the {outputbox} custom uploader syntax to display output dialogs.
  • Renamed the {prompt} custom uploader syntax to {inputbox}.
  • Made minor animation adjustments to the tray icon.
  • Enabled support for closing windows using the Escape key in most contexts.
  • Updated the “Google image search” button to use “Google Lens” and renamed Twitter to X with a corresponding logo update.
  • Moved the “Automatically check for updates” option to the “General” tab from the “Advanced” tab.
  • Enhanced hotkey registration on startup and optimized hotkey settings file size.
  • Improved upload progress visibility in the main window when in developer mode.
  • Enabled automatic setup path selection to {localappdata}\Programs for users without administrator permissions.
  • Implemented single-instance support using named pipes for future .NET upgrades, replacing deprecated IPC.
  • Added “Disable Print Screen key for Snipping Tool” option to setup.

ShareX 15.0.0 – 2023-01-18

Our GitHub Sponsors profile is now active! By sponsoring us, you directly contribute to the ongoing development of the ShareX project. Thanks to the GitHub Sponsors Matching Fund, every donation is doubled, making GitHub Sponsors the most impactful way to support us!

Available methods to use the tool*: 

  • In the Tools menu, select “Pin to screen.”
  • Right-click on the main window and choose “Pin to screen” (Ctrl + P shortcut).
  • Right-click on the History/Image history window and select “Pin to screen” (Ctrl + P shortcut).
  • Configure “Pin to screen” for After capture tasks.
  • Opt for “Pin to screen” as the click action option for toast notifications.
  • Create a hotkey using the “rewrite in list style” method.

Available hotkeys that users can create: 

  • Pin to screen (Tools)
  • Pin to screen from screen (Tools)
  • Pin to screen from clipboard (Tools)
  • Pin to screen from file (Tools)

Pin to screen keybinds: 

  • Hold left click to move image.
  • Right click or press Escape to close image.
  • Middle click to reset image.
  • Double click to minimize image.
  • Use mouse wheel or + and – keys to change image scale.
  • Use Ctrl + mouse wheel or Ctrl + + and – keys to change image opacity.
  • Press Ctrl + C to copy image.
  • Enhanced visual aspects of the hotkey settings window.
  • Implemented the ability to change hotkey tasks via a dropdown menu, streamlining task adjustments and facilitating new hotkey creation.
  • Hotkeys with overridden task settings are now denoted by an “*” character appended to the end of the task name.
  • Introduced drag-and-drop functionality for quickly combining
  • images in the main window by stacking thumbnails.
  • Utilize the ShareX theme for the screen recording overlay.
  • Added support for pausing screen recordings, including a corresponding hotkey.
  • Enabled the ability to move the recording region while recording is paused.
  • ShareX builds now integrate FFmpeg 5.1 64-bit internally; users with
  • 32-bit OS can still customize FFmpeg path for external binaries.
  • Removed the FFmpeg download button as it’s no longer necessary.
  • Included a “Freehand arrow” annotation tool.
  • Introduced the “Cut out” tool to the image editor.

Available cut out effects: 

  • Utilize a keybind to select the tool during annotation.
  • While annotating, holding the Ctrl key disables the selection of resize nodes.
  • Increased the maximum font size for text annotation to 300 from 100.
  • Introduced the “Wave edge” image effect by nielsmh.
  • Uploader configurations now default to using https:// if the URL entered by the user lacks a prefix.
  • When downloading a file for reuploading, ShareX requests the file name from the server instead of parsing it from the URL. This feature is primarily used with ShareX browser extensions, where the extension provides the URL for ShareX to download and reupload the file.
  • Added a “DisableLogging” registry setting to prevent saving debug log files.
  • If system admin disables uploads through the registry, ShareX disables the after-capture upload option on the first run.
  • Transitioned to using GitHub Actions for releasing builds instead of AppVeyor.
  • The “Install dev build” button now prompts an update message box and downloads dev builds from the ShareX/DevBuilds repository.
  • If the “No” button is pressed in the auto-update message box, auto-update checks are disabled until ShareX is restarted.
  • Allowed closing the OCR window with the Esc key.
  • In the “Hash check” window, dragging a file to the second file path textbox is now permitted.
  • Added a “Wrap after” option and an image count label to the “Image combiner” tool.
  • Upload error notifications now include the uploader name.
  • Implemented OAuth loopback IP address flow for Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Cloud Storage, and YouTube, as other authentication methods are deprecated for desktop apps by Google.

ShareX 14.1.0 – 2022-07-15

  • Added Polish language support

OCR improvements: 

  • Modified the layout of the OCR window for improved usability.
  • Introduced an OCR help button near the languages option, enabling users to access the OCR help page to install additional languages.
  • Alphabetically sorted OCR languages for easier selection.
  • Eliminated spaces between words in CJK languages.
  • Reversed the order of words in RTL languages.
  • Implemented a single-line option for OCR.
  • After OCR, the result textbox is automatically selected.

ShareX 14.0.1 – 2022-07-08

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 14.0.0 – 2022-07-01

  • Updated the Twitter account link to the new username @ShareX.
  • Enhanced screen capturing by supporting cursor with a larger pointer size.
  • Added Romanian language support by Edward205.
  • Implemented zoom functionality in the image editor by EricTetz.

Zoom controls:

  • Ctrl + Mouse wheel: Zoom centered on cursor.
  • Ctrl + +: Zoom in.
  • Ctrl + -: Zoom out.
  • Ctrl + 0: Reset zoom.
  • Ctrl + Alt + 0: Zoom to fit.
  • Introduced the “Zoom to fit on open” option.
  • Added a canvas color button to the image editor canvas size window.
  • Included the “Restrict region capture and cursor within the active monitor” option, recommended for multi-monitor owners to improve FPS by restricting region capture to the active monitor.
  • Added an FPS limit option for region capture/image editor, with a default value of 100; users can disable the limit by setting the value to 0.
  • Enabled a 0 value for the step annotation tool.

OCR improvements: 

  • Implemented offline OCR support (requires Windows 10 or newer version).
  • ShareX now displays a message box if OCR is unsupported in the current operating system.
  • Relocated the OCR button from the Capture menu to the Tools menu.
  • Introduced a “Scale factor” option, resizing image input before applying OCR for improved results.
  • Added customizable service links, including Google Translate, Google Search, and Bing, by default.
  • Included a “Select region” button in the OCR window, allowing OCR from the screen without reopening the tool.

Fullscreen image preview improvements: 

  • Enhanced navigation in the image viewer tool by supporting Left arrow /
  • Right arrow keys, mouse wheel, or by clicking navigation buttons at the sides.
  • Now displays file name, image size, and image index at the top for better context.
  • Incorporated these features into the “Image viewer” tool.
  • Introduced the -ImageViewer “filePath” CLI command for direct access.
  • Added hotkeys for both the image viewer and borderless window tools.

History window improvements:

  • Implemented virtual mode in the list, populating only the visible part to maintain fast startup times even with a significant amount of history entries.
  • Enabled automatic search while typing and applied filters automatically when values are changed.
  • Automatically selected the first item after filtering to enhance user experience.
  • Removed the max item count setting from the history window as it’s no longer necessary with virtual mode.
  • Moved the advanced search panel to the right side and added a close button for convenience.

Notification window improvements: 

  • Introduced an option to automatically hide the notification window during screen capturing/recording to prevent it from appearing in multiple screenshots taken in quick succession.
  • Modified to show only the last notification instead of displaying multiple notifications on top of each other.
  • Added the -hide_banner option to all FFmpeg arguments.
  • Increased the duration decimal places by 1 in the toast window.
  • Enhanced the save image error message to suggest checking the antivirus-controlled folder access feature.
  • Discontinued PortableApps support in favor of Portable builds available at the GitHub releases page.
  • Updated to use the current theme in the update message box and downloader window.
  • Excluded dev build installation from triggering the update message box.
    Included a bitrate option for the x264 video encoder.
  • Added support for FFmpeg 5.0 when refreshing the device list.

Custom uploader improvements: 

  • Completely rebuilt the custom uploader syntax parser from scratch, now utilizing { and } for syntax boundaries instead of $, enabling recursive usage of syntax inside each other.
  • Eliminated the regex list; now the first parameter of the regex function must be used for the regex pattern, for example: {regex:href=”(.+)”|1}.
  • Removed the parse response section as it’s no longer necessary with the removal of the regex list.
  • ShareX will attempt to automatically migrate old custom uploaders to the new syntax, but certain elements like regex syntax cannot be auto-migrated.
  • Added a custom uploader syntax test button near the URL textbox.
  • Utilized the text upload window for custom uploader text upload tests.
  • Renamed the Lithiio file uploader to LobFile and updated the LobFile API to v3.
  • Included a “Pin to top” button for the Inspect window tool by leumasme.
  • In the image effects window, users can now configure custom names for each effect.
  • Removed the Streamable anonymous upload option as it’s no longer supported by Streamable.
  • Deleted VideoBin due to the unavailability of their API.

ShareX 13.7.0 – 2021-12-29

Added “Main window” tab to “Application settings” window and moved related settings from main window right click menu to there

Added “Thumbnail click action” option to “Main window” tab: 

  • Default
  • Select (double click opens the file)
  • Open image viewer
  • Open file
  • Open folder
  • Open URL
  • Edit image
  • Enhanced screen recording capabilities by acquiring window info for use in file naming and history tags, simplifying video searches in the history window.
  • Added a “Sub folder pattern for window” option to “Application settings -> Paths,” enabling the use of %pn (process name) and %t (window title) formats for the screenshots folder.
  • Introduced an “Auto copy image to clipboard” option in the image editor for added convenience.
  • System administrators can now configure specific ShareX settings via registry, residing in either HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ShareX or HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ShareX. Note that HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE takes precedence over HKEY_CURRENT_USER when reading the settings.
  • DisableUpdateCheck (REG_DWORD) registry value disables update checks.
  • DisableUpload (REG_DWORD) registry value disables uploads application-wide.
  • PersonalPath (REG_SZ) registry value overrides the personal path of
  • ShareX, defaulting to the “Documents\ShareX” folder.
  • Added the “Borderless window” tool to facilitate screenshot capture in games like Minecraft running in exclusive fullscreen mode.
  • Supported drag-and-drop functionality for files in the “Video converter” window.
  • Included a region capture click action for “Capture last region.”
  • Introduced the “Stop screen recording” and “Toggle tray menu” hotkeys.
  • Color picker dialog now retains color palette mode selection.
  • Altered move/resize hotkeys behavior in region capture to prioritize arrow keys for moving shapes instead of resizing them.
  • Streamlined the tray menu by removing debug, donate, Twitter, Discord, and About buttons to maintain compactness.
  • Added a default printer override option.
  • Incorporated a “Show stats” button into the history window.
  • Added “Process names” to history stats, providing insight into which applications screenshots were taken from most frequently.
  • Implemented visual improvements in the “Image history” window.
  • Introduced the “Replace color” image effect.
  • In the “Application settings” window, consolidated “Retry” tab contents into the “Upload” tab and moved “Results” tab contents to the “Clipboard formats” tab.
  • Added an external site dropdown menu for the OCR window.
  • Included an “Append file name to URL” option for ownCloud / Nextcloud.
  • GitHub releases assets now include “.sha256” checksum files for setup and portable versions.
  • Hotkey descriptions in “Hotkey settings” now feature task-specific icons, as seen in the task dropdown in hotkey task settings.
  • Before upload, YouTube video title, description, and visibility can now be set through the new “Video options” dialog.
  • Text uploads using the ShareX browser extension now adhere to file naming settings.

ShareX 13.6.1 – 2021-09-10

  • Update translations

ShareX 13.6.0 – 2021-09-04

  • ShareX now utilizes .NET Framework 4.8, which will be automatically downloaded if not available on the system.
  • Inno Setup has been updated to 6.2.0, featuring modernized graphics.
  • The Inno Setup Dependency Installer script now utilizes the new built-in
  • Inno Setup downloader to download .NET Framework.
  • Introduced the “Glow” image effect, enabling users to create a gradient outer glow around their screenshots.
  • Removed the social buttons toolbar and news button from the main window.
  • Added a Twitter button to replace the previous news panel, encouraging users to follow the Twitter account for ShareX-related news or tips.
  • Included a Discord button, offering users the option to join the Discord server for community support.
  • Added the “Menu font” theme option, adjusting the default font size of menu and context menus to 9.75 pt.
  • Integrated a Bing visual search button into the main window context menu and as a URL sharing service destination, serving as both an image search and OCR service.
  • Added quick image combine buttons to the main window context menu,
  • visible when selecting multiple thumbnails by holding Ctrl or Shift.
  • When a screenshot is taken, the window title and process name of the active window are stored in history as meta tags, enhancing search functionality in the ShareX history window.
  • Added an option to adjust JPEG quality automatically to fit the best quality under the target file size in Task settings -> Image.
  • Reorganized the tools menu to group similar tools together with separators between them.
  • Moved the Tweet message to the upload menu from the tools menu.
  • Enhanced the “First-time upload” dialog with a big “Attention” text with a red background and locked the “Yes” button for 5 seconds to prevent unintentional uploads.
  • Improved the error message of custom uploaders to include more specific error messages with the hostname included.
  • Added multiline support to custom uploader argument value fields.
  • Allowed empty multipart/form-data value in custom uploader.
  • Added copy URL buttons to the response window.
  • Added a simple search bar to the history window, enabling users to search by file name, window title, and process name, with support for wildcard characters.
  • The image history window search bar now supports searching meta tags.
  • Introduced an advanced search button to the history window toolbar, toggling a panel with more filtering options.
  • The image preview now fills the right side, as the filtering options have been moved to advanced search.
  • Added a “Copy stats to clipboard” button to the history window toolbar.
  • Included a “Toggle more info” button to the history window toolbar, toggling a panel at the bottom right to display more information about the selected history entry, such as tags.

Added hotkeys to history window context menu entries:

  • Press Enter to open the URL or file.
  • Use Ctrl + Enter to open the file.
  • Hold Shift and press Enter to open the folder.
  • Press Ctrl + C to copy the URL.
  • Press Shift + C to copy the file.
  • Use Alt + C to copy the image.
  • Press Ctrl + Shift + C to copy the file path.
  • Press Ctrl + U to upload the file.
  • Use Ctrl + E to edit the image.

Added history settings window, which currently contains:

  • Implemented a maximum item limit to facilitate faster loading of the history window.
  • Enhanced user experience by remembering the search input and window state.
  • Enabled a feature in dev mode where pressing Ctrl + F5 while in the history window loads fake history data.
  • In dev mode, the main window title, tray icon text, and about window will display the full version info with build type and admin privilege status, for example: ShareX 13.6.0 Dev (Debug, Admin).
  • Removed the ge.tt file uploader as it is no longer in service.
  • The “Delete file locally” after capture task now also works for file uploads if the “Task settings -> Advanced ->
  • UseAfterCaptureTasksDuringFileUpload” option is enabled.

ShareX 13.5.0 – 2021-05-13

  • Moved toast notification and sound settings from the advanced tab to the newly added notifications tab in the task settings window.
  • Added drag and drop file support to toast notification, facilitated by Craftplacer.
  • Introduced “Copy file” and “Copy file path” notification click actions.
  • Enhanced the UI of the hotkey settings window.
  • Added an option to automatically cleanup old backup and log files.
  • Removed the “Test” tab from the custom uploader settings window, now a separate window for versatile use.
  • Consolidated request and response contents into a single panel with a scroll bar, removing the “Response” tab from the custom uploader settings window.
  • Included the inspect window tool.
  • Added an “Auto fill background” option to the image combiner tool.
  • Introduced rotate flip options to the “Image” image effect.
  • Added a dash style option to the “Border” image effect.
  • Updated the Zero Width Shortener API to v2, supporting custom hosting.
  • Modified actions to use $ prefix instead of % for input and output, without adding quotes around file paths, offering users more control.
  • Created an example actions web page: https://getsharex.com/actions.
  • Added a “UseAlternativeClipboardGetImage” option to application settings advanced tab, enabling getting images from clipboard with alpha channel.
  • Implemented the ability to use Roman numerals in the step annotation tool by EdwardSierra.
  • Supported lowercase step letters and Roman numerals.
  • Added the Vault.ooo file uploader by shjonas.
  • When hotkeys are disabled, show an enable hotkeys button in the hotkey settings window.
  • The ShareX uninstaller will now prompt to close ShareX on behalf of the user if it is currently running.

ShareX 13.4.0 – 2020-12-16

  • Introduced a thumbnail size option in the main window right-click menu.
  • Added Nord dark & light themes by botatooo and the Dracula theme.
  • Enhanced the visual appearance of setting windows navigation bars.
  • Included a border style option for annotations, offering choices between solid, dash, dot, dash dot, and dash dot dot.
  • Added a tile option to the “Image” image effect.
  • Supported drag and drop of .sxie files to the image effects window.
  • Added CMYK support to the screen color picker name format.
  • Included a title option to the Gfycat uploader.

ShareX 13.3.0 – 2020-10-29

In the previous ShareX update, we upgraded the .NET Framework version to 4.7.2. Following Microsoft’s recommendation, we avoided hardcoding a specific TLS version to allow the latest supported TLS protocols by the operating system to be used automatically. However, after the release, we observed that even though Windows 7 supports TLS 1.2, it was not being utilized automatically. As a result, we had to hardcode TLS 1.2 in our code to ensure support. Consequently, the auto updater of ShareX is currently broken for Windows 7 users. To update ShareX, Windows 7 users must manually download the update from the ShareX website or obtain the dev build from within the ShareX app.

  • Added image effects listing to the after capture tasks sub-menu.
  • Included a menu icon size option in the region capture settings.
  • Added a lock menu option to region capture, allowing users to hide toolbar grips.
  • Introduced a duplicate button and the hotkey Ctrl + D to the image editor.
  • Display menu tooltips for task status in the image editor.
  • Added an option to swap the behavior of the Enter key in the annotation text input box.
  • Included an arrow head direction option, contributed by Scrxtchy.
  • Added a Bayer scale option to the GIF Bayer dithering mode, also contributed by Scrxtchy.
  • Screen record encoding progress is now shown in the tray icon.
  • Added a watch folder option to automatically move files to the screenshots folder.
  • Introduced the “Replace result URL using regular expression substitutions” option in task settings.
  • Added file compare support to the “Hash check” tool.
  • Included a clipboard viewer tool.
  • Created an image effects web page where users can download example image effects, with a link added to the image effects window.
  • When opening a .sxie file, users are prompted to enable image effects if not already enabled.
  • Removed export/import buttons from the image effects window, as the packager button can now be used for exporting image effects.
  • Added the “Color depth” image effect, contributed by somethingSTRANGE.
  • In the “Image” image effect, users can now use -1 for absolute size to utilize 100% canvas size (e.g., -1 width means 100% canvas width).
  • Added a margin mode option to the “Canvas” image effect, contributed by 7coil.
  • Included a context menu font option in the theme settings.
  • Made visual changes to hotkey tips in the main window.
  • Added error message support to custom uploaders.
  • Added Japanese language support, contributed by kanaxx.
  • Removed the Q hotkey from region capture due to users pressing it accidentally.
  • Added screen color picker format options to include 0-1 colors, contributed by JakeCover.
  • Introduced an alternative screen color picker format, which can be used by Ctrl + Click, with the default format as: $r255, $g255, $b255, contributed by tomastalian3.
  • Added a screen color picker info text option, with the default format as:
  • RGB: $r255, $g255, $b255\nHex: $hex\nX: $x Y: $y.
  • Added a maximum item limit option to the history window.
  • Utilizing a custom text notification window instead of Windows notification/balloon tip.
  • Added a first-time minimize to tray notification.
  • Introduced the “DevMode” option in the application settings advanced tab, enabling some hidden features such as the “Restart ShareX as admin” button in the tray menu.

ShareX 13.2.1 – 2020-09-08

  • Bug fixes
  • Updated FFmpeg download URL to GitHub because previous host has announced closure

ShareX 13.2.0 – 2020-08-31

Upgraded the .NET Framework to version 4.7.2, and if 4.7.2 or a newer version is not installed on the system, it will be automatically installed by the ShareX installer.

  • Introduced the smart eraser annotation tool.
  • Added an image alignment option to the image combiner tool.
  • Included the experimental UseAlternativeClipboardCopyImage option in the “Application settings window -> Advanced tab,” allowing images to be copied to the clipboard with specific formats to enable supported applications to read images with transparency and file name information.
  • Added an option to support transparent region selection in the screen recorder.
  • Introduced a light version of dark icons, automatically used in the main window and annotation bar when the current theme is dark.
  • Utilized custom theme colors in region capture tooltips.
  • Applied a grab cursor when moving, resizing, or panning in region capture.
  • Added hotkeys for the image splitter, image thumbnailer, video converter, and QR code (Decode from screen).
  • Included the “Override screenshots folder” option in hotkey task settings window.
  • Added icons to each hotkey task in the hotkey task settings window.
    If the checker size option of the theme is 0, a solid color is used for backgrounds.
  • The region capture “Enable animations” option will also affect border ants animation.
  • Added a raw URL option to the Seafile file uploader.
  • Added support for “Amazon S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access” and “Amazon
  • S3 Intelligent-Tiering” Amazon S3 storage classes.
  • Added shared drive support to the Google Drive file uploader.
  • Included Portuguese language support, contributed by FarewellAngelina.
  • Allowed access level selection for the Box file uploader shareable link.
  • Removed the apply theme button as theme changes will now be applied automatically.
  • Removed the experimental custom theme checkbox, so it is now always enabled if the custom theme is enabled.

Improvements to settings save/load system to avoid unexpected setting resets:


When settings are saved to file, they are stored in the Windows hard disk cache. However, if there’s a sudden power loss or the PC isn’t shut down properly while the settings are in the hard disk cache, it could corrupt the latest settings file and the backup of the previous settings file. To address this issue, ShareX now bypasses the hard disk cache while saving settings and copying backups, thus preventing corruption.

Additionally, two more fallback options have been added when loading settings: the temporary file and the last weekly backup file. This ensures that if the latest and previous setting files somehow become corrupted or inaccessible, ShareX has alternative sources to retrieve the settings data from.

corrupt then as a last resort ShareX will load the last weekly backup of the settings file. New settings load fallback order is:

Latest setting file: Documents\ShareX\ApplicationConfig.json
Temp latest setting file: Documents\ShareX\ApplicationConfig.json.temp
Backup of previous setting file: Documents\ShareX\Backup\ApplicationConfig.json
Last weekly backup file: Documents\ShareX\Backup\ApplicationConfig-2020-05-W22.json
Uploader passwords are now encrypted using DPAPI while saving settings
Important: To backup your settings, use “Application settings window -> Settings tab -> Export button” instead of copying Documents\ShareX folder to prevent issues with encrypted passwords.

Improvements to gradient maker window which is mainly used for image effects:

  • Added gradient presets list.
  • Allow creating a gradient even when the start (0%) and end (100%) gradient stop is missing.
  • Gradient stops will be automatically ordered by location.
  • Added a “Reverse” button to reverse the locations of gradient stops.
  • Show colors as icons in the gradient stop list, aiding in identifying transparent colors due to the checkered background.

Image effect related changes:

  • Redesigned the image effects window for improved usability.
  • Registered the .sxie extension for ShareX image effects.
  • Added the -ImageEffect “filePath” CLI command, utilized by the .sxie extension.
  • Introduced the image effect packager (“Packager” button in the image effects window), facilitating the creation of .sxie files. This packager enables the inclusion of image files required for image effects to function, simplifying the import process for users.
  • Introduced the “ImageEffects” folder in the ShareX personal folder.
  • Added the %ShareXImageEffects% path variable, which automatically adjusts paths for image effects requiring file or folder paths, ensuring compatibility when sharing image effects across users.
  • Included interpolation mode option in the “Image” image effect, improving image quality when enlarging images.
  • Added compositing mode option to the “Image” image effect, enhancing transparency handling for drawn images.
  • Introduced opacity option to the “Image” image effect.
  • Added support for size aspect ratio in the “Image” image effect.
  • Implemented text rendering mode option in the “Text watermark” image effect.
  • Introduced the “Text” image effect, enabling text rendering with gradient outline and shadow.
  • Added “RGB split” and “Force proportions” image effects.
  • Included palette size option in the “Selective color” image effect.
  • Added padding and outline-only options to the “Outline” image effect.
  • Removed GradientType, Color2, and UseCustomGradient options from image effects, replacing them with UseGradient and Gradient options.
  • Added area and perimeter info to the ruler tool.
  • Added “Add image effects” button to the main window task menu.
  • Added the -ImageEffects “filePath” CLI command.
  • Improved error handling in the main window thumbnail view, displaying error labels above thumbnails when uploads fail.
  • Enhanced the color picker by adding a “Pick color from clipboard” button and automatic loading of color from the clipboard.
  • Updated Kutt API to v2 and added custom domain support.
  • Removed file extension from YouTube video titles.
  • Set the default tray middle click action for new installations to “Upload from clipboard with content viewer.”
  • Added display path options to the directory indexer tool.
  • The image editor auto crop tool now considers all inserted images and annotations when calculating the crop region.

ShareX 13.1.0 – 2020-03-01

  • Introduced a “Theme” tab in the Application settings window.
  • Enabled selection of “Dark” or “Light” theme presets from the dropdown menu if the “Use custom theme” option is enabled.
  • Provided the option to disable automatic theming of other windows by unchecking “Apply custom theme to all windows.”
  • Enhanced the main window thumbnail view to support multi-selection by holding Ctrl / Shift while selecting thumbnails.
  • Implemented key shortcuts in the thumbnail view, extending functionality previously available only in list view.
  • Added an option for thumbnail title location in the main window right-click menu.
  • Included a “Run action” submenu in the main window task right-click menu.
  • Enhanced the step annotation tool to support a tail, visible by dragging the resize node.
  • Added support for week of year pattern (%wy) in file naming.
  • Introduced a random emoji pattern (%remoji{10}) for file naming.
  • Added URLEncodeIgnoreEmoji option to the Application settings
  • Advanced tab, necessary when using emojis in the file name, supported currently in Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage uploaders.
  • Included Persian language support.
  • Added the “Particles” image effect, useful for adding elements like snowflakes to screenshots.
  • Removed the random position option from the image watermark due to the availability of the “Particles” image effect for the same purpose.
  • Expanded support for multi-color gradients in border and background image effects.
  • Improved the preview image resizing in the image effects window to automatically fill empty areas.
  • Added social media buttons (e.g., Twitter, Discord) to the bottom left of the main window.

Added “Video converter” tool, which supports encoding using these encoders:

  • H.264 / x264
  • H.265 / x265
  • VP8 (WebM)
  • VP9 (WebM)
  • MPEG-4 / Xvid
  • GIF
  • WebP
  • APNG
  • Introduced the “Image splitter” tool, ideal for creating large emojis for
  • platforms like Discord.
  • Added a color name label to the color picker tool for easier identification.
  • Enhanced support for special folder variables in “Actions” file paths (e.g., %ProgramFiles%).
  • Included Opus as an option for FFmpeg audio codec.
  • Added VP9 (WebM) encoding support to screen recording capabilities.
  • Expanded the “Export / Import” tab to include “Settings” and “History” checkboxes, allowing users to select specific items for export.
  • Transitioned history storage format from XML to JSON, with XML history files automatically migrated to JSON format on startup.
  • Displayed screen recording encoding progress percentage in the tray icon tooltip for easier monitoring.
  • Enabled mass copying functionality in the history window.
  • Integrated screen color picker support into color dialogs in region capture.
  • Made decode result links clickable in the QR code window for enhanced usability.
  • Improved user experience in the file exists window by supporting Enter and Esc inputs.
  • Removed Google+ URL sharing service, reflecting its discontinuation.

ShareX 13.0.1 – 2019-08-28

  • Bug fixes
  • Removed TinyPic image uploader

ShareX 13.0.0 – 2019-08-24

  • Introduced thumbnail view mode to the main window, enabling users to view files as thumbnails for a more visual experience.
  • Added a “Switch to list view” button in the right-click menu for easy toggling between thumbnail and list view modes.
  • Clicking on image file thumbnails now displays a fullscreen image preview, while non-image files show their respective icons, with both allowing opening the file on click.
  • Clicking on the thumbnail title opens the URL or file path associated with it.
  • Included a “Hide thumbnail title” button in the right-click menu for a more compact thumbnail view.
  • Implemented colored glows at the top of thumbnails as status indicators: green for running tasks, blue for completed tasks, and red for failed uploads.
  • Enabled dragging of file thumbnails to copy files to Windows Explorer or other applications.
  • Added support for dark theme, with an option to switch back to the light theme if desired.
  • Moved the “Use white ShareX icon” option to the application settings general tab.
  • Added an image size label to the fullscreen image viewer for better context.
  • Introduced the select & move annotation tool for greater annotation flexibility.
  • Added annotation options to switch tools after shape selection or drawing, enhancing annotation workflow.
  • Included a magnify annotation tool for zooming in on specific areas.
  • Integrated Zero Width Shortener URL shortener into ShareX.
  • Enabled video uploads to Imgur and audio uploads to Gfycat.
    Added support for custom uploader syntax in FTP URL paths.
  • Introduced a “Response info” tab in the custom uploader settings window for better management.
  • Changed the behavior of the update checker label in the about window to show the update message box when clicked.
  • Implemented clearing the clipboard if an upload is stopped or failed when the early copy URL option is enabled.
  • Added expiration support to Teknik file and text uploaders.
  • Included Intel Quick Sync encoding support for screen recording, enhancing hardware encoding capabilities.
  • Added options to disable notification toast windows and hotkeys when the active window is fullscreen for a distraction-free experience.
  • Implemented a balloon tip warning when application settings fail to save, providing users with important notifications.
  • Added an option to set the public-read ACL on files in Google Cloud Storage.
  • Supported wildcard characters in the history window filename filter and image history window search for more flexible searching.
  • Added random non-ambiguous alphanumeric character support for file naming, enhancing naming options.
  • Included a “Show stats” button in the history window to display statistics calculated from history entries.
  • Added a refresh button to the image effects window for easy updating.
  • Introduced the slice image effect for dividing images into segments.
  • Added a random position option to the image watermark effect for more dynamic placement.

ShareX 12.4.1 – 2019-02-23

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 12.4.0 – 2019-02-20

Included a shortcut for screenshot delay in both the main window and tray capture menu, allowing users to set delays conveniently.
Added an option to choose a white ShareX icon in the “Application settings window -> Advanced tab” for users who prefer it.

Made significant changes to custom uploader settings:

  • Moved custom uploader settings to its own window within the destinations menu, enhancing accessibility.
  • Introduced request, response, and test tabs to provide more space and organization for custom uploader settings.
  • Added a “Parameters” option, which generates URL query strings for custom uploader requests.
  • Implemented automatic conversion of query strings to parameters in the request URL for backward compatibility, removing the query string from the request URL in the process.

Added request “Body” option with these options:

  • No body
  • Form data (multipart/form-data)
  • Form URL encoded (application/x-www-form-urlencoded)
  • JSON (application/json)
  • XML (application/xml)
  • Binary
  • Introduced backward compatibility measures, such as setting the request
  • body to “Form data” if the request method is POST and “No body” for other methods, and automatically moving all arguments to parameters when “No body” is selected.
  • Enabled overriding of “Content-Type” and “Cookie” headers in custom uploader settings.
  • Added “Beautify” and “Minify” buttons for JSON data, along with syntax highlighting support and syntax menu for all URL fields.
  • Introduced new syntaxes, including $filename$, $responseurl$, and $header:name$, enhancing flexibility and compatibility.
  • Improved user interface with data grid for easier updating of parameters, headers, arguments, and regex list.
  • Added OCR-related options to task settings window, allowing for silent processing, automatic copying of results to clipboard, and permission prompts for first-time usage.
  • Enhanced support for long file paths on Windows 10 when group policy is enabled.
  • Implemented Google Photos API due to the deprecation of Picasa API.
  • Added Teknik file uploader, text uploader, and URL shortener.
  • Various enhancements such as remembering last save directory in image editor, customizable gaussian blur in image effects, copy image dimensions option in the main window context menu, and more.
  • Removed the FTP client tool due to deprecation.

ShareX 12.3.1 – 2018-11-19

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 12.3.0 – 2018-11-09

  • Implemented a two-pass encoding option for screen recording, allowing lossless recording with high performance followed by encoding options for optimal output size without compromising performance.
  • Added support for WebP, APNG, and AMF encoding formats in screen recording.
  • Integrated Kutt URL shortener support.
  • Introduced support for Backblaze B2 file uploader.
  • Included Mexican Spanish language support.
  • Enhanced image editor save buttons to utilize task settings for generating names if file name is not provided, enabling users to save without using the “Save as…” dialog first.
  • Added URL filtering and search support to the history window, including separate image history settings window and display of total and filtered item counts in the title bar.
  • Enhanced region capture options menu with a “Use light resize nodes” option, making resize nodes transparent.
  • Modified the default file name pattern to utilize random alphanumeric characters for new installations, with support for previous date-time file naming.
  • Introduced support for name pattern in custom capture path and handling of empty spaces replaced with underscores when using %pn (process name) name pattern.
  • Added starting step number option to the step drawing tool.
  • Improved handling of the enter key with CJK input in the image editor text input window.
  • Enhanced custom uploader parser with support for | character as group separator instead of , for consistency.
  • Introduced select, prompt, base64 syntaxes to the custom uploader parser for various user input scenarios.
  • Implemented a stronger random value generator for generating random file names.
  • Added an option to automatically select the last completed task in the main window.
  • Included an upload log button in the debug log window.
  • Implemented the ability to remember column widths of the main window task list.
  • Full screen image viewer will now show on the active monitor.
  • Improved reliability of ShareX auto start on Microsoft Store installations.
  • ShareX will automatically start after Microsoft Store finishes updating ShareX.
  • Windows shutdown will now wait for ShareX to save settings before closing it.
  • Enhanced clipboard content viewer to cache content and upload it instead of the clipboard content when the “OK” button is pressed.
  • Bidirectional control characters from file names will be removed before uploads.
  • Made the “Install dev build” button always visible in the application settings window.

ShareX 12.2.0 – 2018-06-22

Image Editor:

  • Ctrl + S: Save image
  • Ctrl + Shift + S: Save image as…
  • Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy image to clipboard
  • Ctrl + U: Upload image
  • Ctrl + P: Print image

Drawing Tools:

  • R: Rectangle
  • E: Ellipse
  • F: Freehand
  • L: Line
  • A: Arrow
  • O: Text (Outline)
  • T: Text (Background)
  • S: Speech balloon
  • I: Step
  • B: Blur
  • P: Pixelate

Other Tools:

C: Crop image

  • Draggable custom scroll bar added to the image editor, automatically hides when the image is fully inside the window.
  • Gradient text color support added to the image editor “Text (Outline)” tool.
  • Confirmation message box added for unsaved changes when the user closes the image editor by pressing the title bar close button, Esc key, or Right click.
  • When pasting image, inserting image file, or inserting image from screen, show insert image dialog which allows automatically expanding canvas to bottom or right side and inserting image there.
  • Allow to hide or show magnifier with mouse wheel.
  • Image editor stops rendering when it’s out of focus to reduce unnecessary CPU usage.
  • Added Enter and Esc key support to image editor dialogs.
  • Recent colors support added to the color picker, remembering the last used 32 colors for quick selection.
  • Screen color picker now shows current color sample next to its value.
  • Added screen color picker support to image editor color picker.
  • Added Ukrainian and Indonesian language support.
  • Added “Edit with ShareX” button in Windows Explorer context menu option to “Application settings window -> Integration tab”.
  • Support escaping custom uploader argument and header patterns with .
  • Added Cloudflare DNS to DNS changer tool.
  • Added Firebase Dynamic Links URL shortener.
  • Added YouTube file uploader.
  • Added Google Cloud Storage file uploader.
  • Updated OneDrive uploader to Microsoft Graph API, allowing use of
  • OneDrive for Business and uploading higher size files.
  • Added Wasabi endpoint to Amazon S3 endpoints list.
  • Added Azure Storage custom upload path support.
  • Added Azure Storage $root container support.
  • Removed auto container creation from Azure Storage upload to decrease upload time.
  • Added URL preview to Azure Storage tab to make configuring easier.
  • Removed deprecated GitHub gist anonymous upload support and Google URL shortener.
  • Removed Dropfile, Pastee, and CoinURL.
  • Added after capture task “Scan QR code” (requires image to be saved as file).
  • Added “Ask for confirmation when aborting screen recording” option.
  • Added upload image button to image effects window.
  • Added selective color image effect which allows making two color images.
  • Added color option to canvas image effect.
  • Added sides option to auto crop image effect.
  • High DPI improvements for UI.
  • When ShareX is updating, setup will be run with /UPDATE parameter.
  • Added option to replace non-unreserved characters by underscores.
    If pre-release updates checkbox is checked then dev build install button will show up.
  • Added upload file and edit image context menu buttons to history and image history windows.
  • Added hotkey repeat limit option.

ShareX 12.1.1 – 2018-03-25

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 12.1.0 – 2018-03-19

  • Upgraded .NET Framework to version 4.6.2, discontinuing support for Windows XP and Windows Vista due to compatibility issues with .NET Framework 4.0.
  • ShareX auto updater now requires .NET Framework 4.5 or higher for new updates, as GitHub API mandates TLS 1.2 compatibility.
  • Added image editor autosize start mode to resize the window according to image dimensions, with automatic maximization for oversized images.
  • Included a sticker tool along with the Blob Emoji sticker pack for enhanced image editing.
  • Expanded image editor functionality with additional buttons in the image menu, offering options such as creating a new image, opening image files, inserting images from the screen, cropping images, and applying various effects.
  • Implemented visual scroll bars for easier panning in the image editor.
  • Enhanced image resizing capabilities with the addition of a resampling option in the image size dialog.
  • Added customization options such as “Font size” and “Use letters” to the step tool.
  • Improved user experience in the image editor with confirm and cancel buttons for the crop tool, area info text display, and image interpolation mode options.
  • Utilized authorization header authentication for Amazon S3 to support DigitalOcean Spaces.
  • Expanded Amazon S3 regions list to include China (Ningxia) and EU (Paris), along with DigitalOcean Spaces endpoints in Amsterdam, New York, and Singapore.
  • Enabled disabling public-read ACL on files uploaded via Amazon S3 and introduced random domain syntax support for Amazon S3 uploads.
  • Implemented automatic rotation for JPEG images containing orientation metadata.
  • Introduced various improvements such as the “Show cursor” quick setting, auto crop in the image effects window, and size mode option in the image watermark effect.
  • Renamed “ownCloud” to “ownCloud / Nextcloud” for clarity and updated direct link options accordingly.
  • Added support for random adjective and animal name patterns for file naming, along with patterns for custom uploader arguments and headers.
  • Enhanced file naming options with support for random lines from a file.
  • Included markdown copying options in the history window and added a Google Translate button to the OCR window.
  • Expanded functionality with upload image and decode buttons in the QR code window context menu, multi-line input for QR codes, and UTF-8 encoding with a length restriction for QR code output.
  • Transitioned to using FluentFTP library for FTP/FTPS uploads instead of the deprecated System.Net.FtpClient library.
  • Added /NORUN parameter support to ShareX setup for silent installations without automatic execution.
  • Transitioned to using built-in Zip functions, eliminating the need for the 7-
  • Zip library, but noting potential issues with importing backups from
  • previous ShareX versions due to compression differences.
  • Associated .sxcu files with Windows Store builds for streamlined usage.

ShareX 12.0.0 – 2017-11-27

  • Windowed mode support added to the image editor for more flexible editing options.
  • Panning support introduced in the image editor; users can now hold the middle mouse button to pan the canvas.
  • Real-time image effect preview support added for effects such as blur, pixelate, and highlight in the image editor.
  • “Image” menu added to the image editor toolbar, providing quick access to functions like image size adjustment, rotation, and flipping.
  • New image editor start mode option added to the “Options” menu, offering choices between normal window, maximized window, remembering
  • previous window settings, and fullscreen mode.
  • Background color option included in the “Options” menu for customizable image editor backgrounds.
  • Cursor type option added to the cursor drawing tool for more precise cursor editing.
  • Image editor now displays image size, file name, and FPS (frames per second) in the title bar for better workflow management.
  • Improved region capture/image editor resize node visuals for clearer editing.
  • Proportional resizing support introduced when dragging resize nodes while holding the Shift key.
  • QR code decode support added to scan multiple QR codes simultaneously from screen or file.
  • “Upload text” and “Shorten URL” options added to the main window upload menu for quicker sharing.
  • Update button removed from custom uploaders tab; settings now apply instantly.
  • Various enhancements made to custom uploader functionality, including automatic name generation from request URL and support for custom URL sharing services.
  • Dead uploaders removed, and image effects preset list support added.
  • Various updates and improvements made to third-party integrations such as Flickr and Imgur.
  • User interface improvements made, including touch input enhancements, notification window visibility settings, and redesigned website aesthetics.

ShareX 11.9.1 – 2017-08-14

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 11.9.0 – 2017-08-06

  • ShareX is now accessible via the Windows Store, expanding its availability to users.
  • Italian language support introduced, enhancing accessibility for Italian-speaking users.
  • Cursor tool added to region capture for improved cursor management, enabling users to move, delete, or add more cursors.
  • Multiple center point support included in line and arrow tools for increased precision and flexibility in annotations.
  • Arrows on both ends option added to the arrow tool, offering enhanced customization for annotations.
  • Batch image thumbnailer tool introduced for efficient processing of multiple images.
  • Random syntax incorporated into custom uploader, allowing for the generation of random domains with each upload.
  • Custom domain support added for Azure storage, providing users with more options for storage customization.
  • Padding and border size option included in text watermark feature, enabling users to customize text appearance.
  • Unread counter added to the news button for improved notification management and user experience.

ShareX 11.8.0 – 2017-07-04

  • “News” button introduced to the main window for easy access to new updates or announcements.
  • Improved user experience in region capture: If the “Annotate image” task is selected after capture and no annotations are applied, the annotation
  • window will now open automatically after region selection, streamlining the annotation process.
  • Addition of the “Crop” tool, available outside of region capture mode, for precise image cropping.
  • Introduction of the “Image (Screen)” tool, allowing users to duplicate areas from the screen to move to different positions, with a tip provided for creating an inverse blur highlighting effect.
  • Enhanced customization options: Added disable animations option to region capture menu and redesigned FTP settings UI for improved usability.
  • Improved color picker functionality: Automatically selects color from clipboard text and displays old color where possible.
  • Enhanced region capture controls: ShareX now hides resize nodes that overlap to allow for more precise resizing.
  • Default annotation settings updated for improved performance and output quality.
  • Addition of curved edge support to the torn edges image effect.
  • Default hotkey Ctrl + Shift + Print screen assigned to screen recording (GIF) for new installations.
  • Added configurable environments support for Azure storage and infinity expire time option to Plik file uploader.
  • PNG bit depth now configurable through task settings for optimized file size without quality loss.
  • Users can now drag and drop files from ShareX main window task list to Discord client for convenient sharing.

ShareX 11.7.0 – 2017-04-14

  • Traditional Chinese translation added, thanks to alantsai.
  • Implemented new Gfycat API with user account upload support by Dinnerbone.
  • Plik file uploader support added, courtesy of mxschmitt.
  • Enhanced capture methods: All capture methods now automatically detect the active window, enabling convenient file naming using %t (Window title) and %pn (Process name) syntax.
  • ShareX annotation mode now enabled by default for new installations, replacing Greenshot image editor.
  • Improved ShareX annotation window functionality: Task buttons are now available in the toolbar for easier workflow management.
  • Reimplemented Amazon S3 from scratch for more customization and added custom endpoint/region support.
  • Added “Google image search” option to the main window task list right-click menu and as a URL sharing destination.
  • Dropbox public folder support removed due to Dropbox’s public folder discontinuation, replaced with Dropbox “Use direct link” option.
  • Custom domain support added for GitHub Enterprise Gist anonymous uploads by mxschmitt.
  • Content type header now added to Azure Storage uploads for improved browser compatibility.
  • Drag and drop functionality added for files from image history.
  • Added “Reset settings” button to “Application settings -> Export / Import tab” for easy settings management.
  • HTTPS endpoints now used in Pastebin for enhanced security.

ShareX 11.6.0 – 2017-02-23

  • Added new outlined text drawing tool “Drawing: Text (Outline)” to region capture, replacing the previous text drawing tool named “Drawing: Text (Background)”.
  • Improved region capture text input window functionality: Pressing Enter accepts text and closes the input window, while Ctrl + Enter inserts a new line. Additionally, a cancel button has been added to the text input window, allowing users to discard changes and close the window by pressing Esc.
  • ShareX Firefox addon integrated into the application settings under the Integration tab.
  • Azure Storage support added, thanks to wi5nia.
  • Workaround implemented to support TLS 1.2 when .NET Framework 4.5 or newer is installed on the system.
  • Added option to disable region capture annotation support, accessible under Task settings -> Advanced tab.
  • Enhanced usability: Drag and drop file upload support added to actions toolbar.
  • Additional hotkeys introduced for main window task list actions, with corresponding hotkey info text added to the right-click menu items.
  • Open URL: Enter
  • Open file: Ctrl + Enter
  • Open folder: Shift + Enter
  • Copy URL: Ctrl + C
  • Copy file: Shift + C
  • Copy image: Alt + C
  • Copy file path: Ctrl + Shift + C
  • Upload: Ctrl + U
  • Download: Ctrl + D
  • Edit image: Ctrl + E
  • Delete task from list: Del
  • Delete file locally: Shift + Del
  • Removed the info button from the main window, as most tasks’ hotkeys are now visible in the right-click menu.
  • Removed sli.mg image uploader due to the service being discontinued.

ShareX 11.5.0 – 2017-01-25

Region Capture Related Changes:

  • Added drop shadow support.
  • Replaced rounded rectangle shapes with rectangle shapes featuring a corner radius option.
  • Added a “Capture Last Region” button to the capture menu.
  • Added an “Edit” menu to the toolbar with the following options:
  • Undo: Ctrl + Z
  • Delete: Del
  • Delete All: Shift + Del
  • Bring to Front: Home
  • Bring Forward: Page Up
  • Send Backward: Page Down
  • Send to Back: End
  • Annotation options will reset to new defaults.
  • Changed the visual appearance of arrow caps.
  • Added a customizable actions toolbar accessible from the tray menu.
  • Added hotkeys to toggle the actions toolbar and exit ShareX.
  • Added ShareX custom uploader extension (.sxcu) support, allowing users to double-click .sxcu files to activate custom uploaders and select proper destinations automatically.
  • Added a “Destination Type” option to the custom uploader tab to specify the destination when double-clicking .sxcu files.
  • Added H.264 NVENC and HEVC (H.265) NVENC encoder support, requiring an NVENC supported GPU, the latest NVIDIA driver, and up-to-date FFmpeg.
  • Added HTTPS result link option for Imgur.
  • Added Pastie text uploader support.
  • Added an “OCR Image” button to the main window right-click task menu.
  • Added a “Combine Images” button to the main window right-click task menu, visible only when two or more image files are selected.
  • Implemented a check to verify if a file exists before screen recording and display a window if necessary.
  • Added Nextcloud support to the ownCloud file uploader.
  • Adjusted Dropbox default settings for new users, moving the upload path outside the public folder and enabling the shareable URL option in anticipation of Dropbox disabling public folders on March 15, 2017.
  • Implemented Polr API v2 support, which is active by default, with the option to enable API v1 from settings.
  • Removed the Automate tool and relocated it to its own GitHub page.
  • Added a “Resize if Smaller” option to the resize image effect.
  • Updated Amazon S3 to include new endpoints.
  • On upload errors, include the request URL in the error message.

ShareX 11.4.1 – 2016-11-09

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 11.4.0 – 2016-11-09

Region capture related changes:

  • Introduced a tools toolbar that appears at the top of the active monitor for easier access.
  • Removed the right-click tools menu in favor of the more user-friendly toolbar.
  • Right-clicking will now cancel capture or remove the object under the cursor by default.
  • Tips will now be hidden by default.
  • Added a center node to the line and arrow tools to allow drawing curved lines.
  • Implemented destination filtering by file extension, enabling users to upload specific file types to the destination of their choice. This feature is accessible through the Task Settings window in the Uploader Filters tab.
  • Hidden background UWP applications are now excluded from the window list and region capture hover areas.
  • Added file path parameter support to the -ImageEditor CLI command.

ShareX 11.3.0 – 2016-09-28

Region capture related changes:

  • Added speech balloon drawing tool which works similar to text drawing tool but have moveable tail.
  • Added image drawing tool so now you can select image from file dialog
  • Added support to paste image or text using Ctrl + V key.
  • Allow region capture right click menu to be closed by right clicking inside region capture window.
  • Using rounded cap for line/arrow drawing.
  • All region capture related tasks (screen color picker, ruler, screen record region selection etc.) will use currently configured region capture options such as magnifier, crosshair, snap size etc.
  • In text drawing tool, rectangle will be automatically resized according to initial text size so no need to drag rectangle when adding text anymore
  • Added corner radius setting to text drawing.
  • In text input window, pressing Ctrl + Enter will close windowIn text input window, if a non-existent font was selected, automatically default to Arial font.
  • Swapped Mouse wheel tool changing keybind with Ctrl + Mouse wheel magnifier zoom changing keybind, otherwise people can change tool accidentally; so Mouse wheel will only change magnifier size now which will be less problematic than changing tool accidentally.
  • Change pixel offset mode dynamically depending on pen size to draw line, rounded rectangle etc. aligned to exact pixels to avoid blurry lines.
  • Removed Region capture (Simple annotate) hotkey because now current region capture have all features of old region capture annotate window.
  • Using AppVeyor build server to compile and build ShareX setup/portable files and release them automatically without any user interaction that way it will increase security of our releases.
  • Added experimental setting to use ShareX region capture to annotate images instead of using Greenshot image editor (In “Task settings ->
  • Advanced tab -> UseShareXForAnnotation”).
  • Added Uplea file uploader osfancy.
  • Added secondary screenshot path location option for situations where primary custom screenshot path is unavailable (In “Application settings ->
  • Advanced tab -> CustomScreenshotsPath2″).
  • Added transparent button to color picker dialog.
  • Removed up1.ca file uploader because service is down now.
  • In image file dialog not allow non image file types to be selected.
  • Updated DreamObjects endpoint.
  • Returned SSH.NET library to previous version until buffer related issue fix is released.

ShareX 11.2.1 – 2016-08-19

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 11.2.0 – 2016-08-19

Introduced an option in the Application Settings window to check for pre-releases. Future updates will initially release as pre-releases, and if the release is stable enough, it will be rolled out to the rest of the users.

  • Added a freehand drawing tool and a freehand region tool.
  • While drawing with the freehand tool, holding Shift will draw direct lines, functioning similar to polygon capture.
  • Holding Ctrl while drawing allows the movement of the entire freehand shape.
  • After creating a shape in freehand region, a node will be shown at the last point, allowing users to drag it to continue drawing.
  • When the region capture is opened, the current region type is momentarily displayed at the top.
  • Removed freehand and polygon capture from the capture menu as the region capture now offers a better version.
  • Pressing Ctrl + Z will undo shape additions.
  • After creating any shape, arrow keys will resize from the bottom right instead of the top left, with the option to hold Alt to resize from the top left.
  • Support added for using W, A, S, D keys to move or resize shapes.
  • When dragging resize nodes, the node will center to the cursor position, allowing precise positioning.
  • Pressing Q will swap between multi-region mode and quick region mode.
  • For non-rectangle shape regions, output will be cut with anti-aliasing.
  • When right-clicking before opening the options menu, select the shape under the cursor.
  • Note: Hiding tips with F1 will significantly increase FPS if you have low
  • FPS, as text rendering every frame is resource-intensive.
  • Allow reordering hotkeys in the Hotkey Settings window.
  • In the ShareX main window, added a “Download” button to the task right-click menu for tasks that have file URLs.
  • Added support for transfer.sh file uploader.
    In Task Settings -> Image tab, added an auto-use JPEG image format option instead of the previous Image Format 2 option.
  • ShareX will save temporary files to Temp/ShareX folder and clean this folder on startup.
  • Removed anonymous upload support from lithi.io.
  • Added an abort screen recording hotkey.
  • Moved the screen color picker format option to Task Settings -> Tools tab from the Advanced tab and included a popup to show all formats. If you are using a custom value for this setting, you need to reconfigure it.
  • Updated OCR.Space to use new NA API endpoints.

ShareX 11.1.0 – 2016-07-14

Region capture related changes:

  • Tab key or Mouse 4 button will now swap between the last region tool and the last annotation tool.
  • The Task settings -> Region capture tab has been redesigned to be more user-friendly.
  • All mouse actions (except left click) can now be configured from Task settings -> Region capture, allowing users to achieve the same behavior as the old region capture. For example, right-click to cancel capture.
  • The AnnotationEnabled setting has been removed because users now have full control over each mouse action.
  • Region capture will remember the last used region tool and open with it selected.
  • The last used annotation tool will also be remembered, so when tools are swapped, the last used annotation tool will be selected.
  • When the drawing tool is selected, the cursor will show border color and size, helpful for distinguishing between region rectangle or drawing rectangle tools.
  • Info text can now be displayed near the cursor when the magnifier is not enabled.
  • Holding the Ctrl key while creating a region will allow users to change the position of the region.
  • When a region is selected, the Ctrl key will move the region instead of Shift, for consistency with region creation movement.
  • Holding the Shift key will increase region resize or move speed by 10px.
  • Holding the Alt key will allow resizing the region from the bottom right instead of the top left.
  • The Menu key will open the options menu.
  • Double-clicking when multi-region mode is enabled won’t close it when there is no region to be captured.
  • When creating a region, holding the Alt key will more accurately and with better performance calculate close regions to snap.
  • The previous Region capture (Annotation) has been added back as a hotkey only, named Region capture (Simple annotate) in hotkey settings.
  • Added puush file uploader.
  • Added Google Drive direct link option.
  • Added an option to remember the last drawing mode in the Greenshot image editor settings window.
  • Greenshot image editor window size will scale when icons are larger than default.
  • Added an option to maximize the Greenshot image editor window when it is larger than the working area.
  • In SFTP upload, if a file with the same name exists, it will be truncated before uploading.
  • After capture tasks -> Show file in explorer and other similar actions will now use the already open Windows Explorer window instead of opening a new one.
  • Hotkey settings and quick task menu reset to default buttons will now ask for confirmation.
  • Implemented Dropbox API v2.
  • Added an option to use file extension for Hastebin syntax highlighting.

ShareX 11.0.1 – 2016-06-10

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 11.0.0 – 2016-06-10

  • Added annotation support inside region capture. Right-click in region capture to open a menu where you can select annotation tools, capture fullscreen/monitor, or change region capture options. Middle-click cancels capture.
  • Annotation tools include Region, Rectangle, Rounded rectangle, Ellipse,
  • Drawing (Rectangle, Rounded rectangle, Ellipse, Line, Arrow, Text, Step,
  • Effect – Blur, Pixelate, Highlight).
  • Settings for annotation tools are accessible from the region capture options menu, including Multi region mode, Show tips, Show position and size info.
  • Show magnifier, Square shape magnifier, Magnifier pixel count, Magnifier pixel size, Show screen-wide crosshair, Fixed size region mode, Show FPS.
  • Added an option to disable annotation support via “Task settings window -> Region capture tab”.
  • Removed “Region (Annotate)” capture because default region capture now includes annotation support.
  • Added “Text capture (OCR)” to capture menu and “Recognize text (OCR)” option to “After capture tasks” menu.
  • Added lithi.io file uploader and sli.mg image uploader.
  • Added an option in “Destination settings, Email tab” to send email to a specific email address without requiring user prompt.
  • Added icons for “After capture tasks” menu and “After upload tasks” menu items; checked items text will now display as bold.
  • Added Copy dropdown button in “Color picker” window with options to copy specific color types.
  • Added “SaveSettingsAfterTaskCompleted” setting to “Application settings, Advanced tab” to save all settings after each task is completed.
  • Region capture tips will now show on the active monitor instead of the primary monitor.
  • “Quick task menu” and “After capture window” after capture tasks can now be used in all image-related tasks.
  • Before uploading, ShareX will check the current destination config requirements and stop the task if the config is not valid, warning the user and opening the destination settings window with the current upload destination tab selected for easy configuration.
  • Added Shift + C hotkey to main window list to copy selected file.
    Added tip icon to top right corner of main window to show tips and hotkeys.
  • Added support to drag file from main window list to Windows Explorer or any other software (Holding Ctrl while dragging will copy URL or file path instead of file).
  • Added custom region hotkeys for “Screen recording” and “Screen recording (GIF)”.
  • Added Text to speech support for capture and task completed sounds.
  • All picture boxes in ShareX will now show image size when hovered with cursor.
  • Added DisableUpload setting to “Application settings, Advanced tab” which can disable uploading in the whole application.
  • Added TrayTextMoreInfo setting to “Application settings, Advanced tab” to show version and build info in tray icon tooltip.
  • ShareX now uses system colors in all UI as possible to support custom themes such as Windows high contrast theme correctly.
  • Added image drag & drop support to “Image combiner” tool.
  • Added direct URL support for Streamable.
  • Added tray button click options to “Application settings” window to change which task to execute.
  • Added “Open main window” hotkey.
  • Added settings window to Greenshot Image Editor.
  • Location of custom setting file paths will be stored in
  • %LocalAppData%\ShareX\PersonalPath.cfg.
  • Added “Maximum image limit” option to Image History window.
  • Added screen tearing test button to monitor test tool.
  • Allow drag n drop file support to hash check window.
  • Added upload duration to debug log separate from task duration.
  • Main window right-click “Clear list” button will also clear recent history now.
  • Added toast window fade duration setting to “Task settings, Advanced tab”.

ShareX 10.9.1 – 2016-03-25

  • Bug fixes

 

ShareX 10.9.0 – 2016-03-25

  • Removed Copy file uploader due to service discontinuation.
  • Updated Greenshot image editor to version 1.2.9.
  • Single instance improvements to support multiple file uploads from Windows Explorer properly.
  • Added raw URL option to Pastebin and GitHub Gist.
  • Moved Quick task menu’s “Continue” button to the top of the menu.
  • Added AcceptInvalidSSLCertificates option to Application settings ->
  • Advanced tab, useful for users employing self-signed certificates.
  • File name pattern will be applied to “Upload from URL” method as well.
  • Screen color picker will not show window/control hover areas anymore.

ShareX 10.8.0 – 2016-03-10

  • Added recent items support to the main window list. You can adjust this feature’s settings or change the number of items to display from the
  • Application settings window -> History tab.
  • Automatically assigned icons for quick task menu items have been implemented.
  • A continue button has been added to the quick task menu, allowing you to use current task settings.
  • History window layout and filtering have been improved for a better user experience.
  • Image history performance has been enhanced to load faster.
  • Hotkeys for opening the history window and image history have been added.
  • The Imgland image uploader, developed by jibcore, is now available.
  • Settings will be saved to a file when the tray menu is closed.

ShareX 10.7.0 – 2016-02-21

  • Introduced “Show quick tasks menu” to after capture tasks, facilitating the quick selection of tasks via a customizable menu.
  • Implemented an “Export / Import” tab within the “Application settings” window, enabling the export and import of compressed backups encompassing settings, history, and logs without necessitating a ShareX restart.
  • Introduced a window for the “Directory indexer” tool, allowing for previewing or adjusting settings before upload.
  • Directory indexer enhancements have been made to ensure compliance with HTML5 standards, along with the introduction of new settings and index methods.
  • Added Chevereto preset uploaders list, with the default setting being UltraIMG.
  • Support for vgy.me accounts has been added, utilizing HTTPS links.
  • Implemented direct link support for someimage.com, contributed by jevanpipitone.
  • Included an “Show file in explorer” after capture task, which opens the folder with the file selected within it, contributed by junderhill.
  • Now utilizing the native FFmpeg AAC encoder due to the removal of libvo_aacenc in recent FFmpeg builds.
  • Added an “Hide columns” option to the main window right-click menu.

ShareX 10.6.1 – 2016-01-18

  • Implemented a feature in the update notification window where if the user selects the “No” button, ShareX will refrain from checking for updates for the next 24 hours.
  • Reset the window name pattern setting to the new default value for users who haven’t modified it previously. The new default value uses %pn (process name) instead of %t (window title). Users who have already customized this setting won’t be affected, and customization can still be done via the Task settings window -> File naming tab.
  • Disabled the alternative clipboard copy method by default due to compatibility issues with certain applications like Skype.
  • Enhanced the QR code window to automatically detect a URL in the clipboard and display its QR code upon startup, contributed by Scrxtchy.
  • Introduced support for special folder parameters, allowing for the configuration of paths such as the screenshots folder using %MyPictures%\Screenshots.

ShareX 10.6.0 – 2016-01-09

  • Enhanced ShareX to automatically detect the window where the cursor is
  • positioned during region capture and utilize either the window title (%t) or process name (%pn) in file naming.
  • Introduced support for the s-ul file uploader, contributed by corin12355.
  • Added optional early URL copy support, allowing ShareX to copy the URL before the actual upload to FTP or Dropbox. This feature can be enabled in Task settings -> Advanced tab.
  • Modified custom uploader export to ignore empty settings, resulting in more compact JSON output.
  • Implemented functionality for the “Add syntax” buttons in custom uploader settings to add syntax to the last selected URL text box.
  • Included PortableApps support, making ShareX compatible with PortableApps environments.
  • Added a text conversions tab to the “Hash check” window, enabling users to convert text to binary, hexadecimal, ASCII, base64, or hash formats.
  • Addressed an issue with Microsoft .NET framework clipboard operations, which couldn’t copy or retrieve images with transparency (alpha channel).
  • ShareX now supports PNG and 32-bit DIB copy/get operations, preserving the transparency of images in clipboard operations.
  • Improved ShareX’s handling of prematurely expired Imgur tokens, forcing a refresh and retry of uploading.
  • Adjusted the default behavior of “Capture region” to function similarly to
  • “Capture region (Windows & controls)”, with the option to disable extra “Windows & controls” features.
  • Removed the IRC client tool from ShareX.

ShareX 10.5.0 – 2015-12-07

  • Enhanced ShareX to automatically detect the window where the cursor is positioned during region capture and utilize either the window title (%t) or process name (%pn) in file naming.
  • Introduced support for the s-ul file uploader, contributed by corin12355.
  • Added optional early URL copy support, allowing ShareX to copy the URL before the actual upload to FTP or Dropbox. This feature can be enabled in
  • Task settings -> Advanced tab.
  • Modified custom uploader export to ignore empty settings, resulting in more compact JSON output.
  • Implemented functionality for the “Add syntax” buttons in custom uploader settings to add syntax to the last selected URL text box.
  • Included PortableApps support, making ShareX compatible with PortableApps environments.
  • Added a text conversions tab to the “Hash check” window, enabling users to convert text to binary, hexadecimal, ASCII, base64, or hash formats.
  • Addressed an issue with Microsoft .NET framework clipboard operations, which couldn’t copy or retrieve images with transparency (alpha channel).
  • ShareX now supports PNG and 32-bit DIB copy/get operations, preserving the transparency of images in clipboard operations.
  • Improved ShareX’s handling of prematurely expired Imgur tokens, forcing a refresh and retry of uploading.
  • Adjusted the default behavior of “Capture region” to function similarly to
  • “Capture region (Windows & controls)”, with the option to disable extra “Windows & controls” features.
  • Removed the IRC client tool from ShareX.

ShareX 10.5.0 – 2015-12-07

  • Implemented support for Streamable video uploader, enabling users to upload videos to Streamable directly from ShareX.
  • Reorganized the options for displaying windows after capture and upload in the main window. “Show after capture window” and “Show before
  • upload window” have been moved to the “After capture tasks” menu, while “Show after upload window” is now found in the “After upload tasks” menu.
  • Introduced an “After upload” tab and image size label to the “After capture” window, providing additional functionality and information.
  • Changed the default hotkey for Ctrl + Print screen to “Capture region (Windows and controls)”, enhancing the default capture behavior.
  • Added JSON and XML response parsing support to custom uploaders, utilizing JsonPath and XPath syntax for parsing responses.
  • Included an “Add syntax” button for the Regex section in custom uploaders, facilitating the addition of syntax elements.
  • Modified the behavior when canceling the save as dialog to continue uploading instead of stopping the task, ensuring a smoother user experience.
  • Implemented a “Test all” button for Pomf uploads, displaying upload times for all tests.
  • Upon ShareX exiting, all active tasks will now be terminated, preventing the application from waiting for uploads to complete before closing.
  • Adjusted the settings saving process to initially save to a filename.json.temp file before removing the temporary extension after a successful save, ensuring that the saved file is not corrupted.
  • Pressing Esc will now close both the main window and the after capture window for improved usability.
  • Added a shadow effect to the “Region (Annotate)” rectangle drawing, enhancing its visual appearance.

ShareX 10.4.0 – 2015-11-21

  • Introduced Russian language support, allowing Russian-speaking users to navigate and use ShareX in their native language.
  • Added Vietnamese language support, enabling Vietnamese-speaking users to interact with ShareX in their preferred language.
  • Included Seafile file uploader support, allowing users to upload files directly to Seafile from within ShareX.
  • Implemented support for Pomf file uploader clones, with 17 predefined clones available and the option to set up custom clones (default is pomf.cat).
  • Added Uguu file uploader support, expanding the options for file uploading services within ShareX.
  • Updated Lambda API and introduced new result link options, enhancing the functionality of Lambda API integration.
  • Added a file name field to the “Post capture tasks” window, providing users with more control over file naming during post-capture actions.
  • Enhanced the Region (Annotate) feature by adding rectangle drawing support, allowing users to draw rectangles in addition to capturing and annotating regions.
  • Made improvements to the UI and hotkey tips for the Region (Annotate) feature, enhancing usability and accessibility.
  • Expanded options for Scrolling capture by adding auto upload, auto close, and scroll to top method options, providing users with more flexibility during scrolling captures.
  • Restructured the Scrolling capture window’s Capture tab into three groups (Before capture, While capturing, After capture) for improved organization and clarity.
  • Added support for headers and location header response options to custom uploaders, increasing customization options for uploading files.
  • Introduced a setting to show the most recent link first, improving accessibility and usability for users accessing multiple links.
  • Added warning icons for unsupported WebM audio codecs and slow x264 presets, providing users with visual indicators for potential issues.
  • Included a debug menu in the tray menu, allowing users to access debugging options and information more easily.
  • Implemented a feature where having an empty file named “Portable” in the same folder as ShareX.exe will make ShareX portable, enhancing portability options for users.
  • In portable mode, ShareX’s auto updater will now open the download URL of the portable ShareX version in the browser, simplifying the update process for portable users.
  • Improved hotkey management by disabling all hotkeys except the “Enable/Disable hotkeys” hotkey when hotkeys are disabled, enhancing usability.
  • Implemented a feature where if saving an image fails during an after capture task “Save image to file as…”, the save dialog will reopen, allowing users to retry the save operation.
  • Added area info for cursor hover area in “Region (Windows & controls)” mode, providing users with additional information about the capture area.
  • Modified default clipboard image copy behavior to fill the background with white when alpha channel is not supported, ensuring consistent image rendering.
  • Improved log saving by saving logs instantly in a separate thread instead of waiting for ShareX to close, enhancing performance.
  • Enhanced error reporting by showing the application name that could cause the hotkey conflict when ShareX fails to register hotkeys, providing users with more context for troubleshooting.

ShareX 10.3.0 – 2015-10-02

  • Included scrolling capture functionality in the Capture menu, making it easily accessible for users.
  • Introduced the image combiner tool in the Tools menu, providing users with a convenient way to combine images within ShareX.
  • Added a temporary button to the main window, allowing users to open the ShareX page on Steam directly from the application.
  • Implemented an edit button near each hotkey in the hotkey settings window, making it clear that users can edit the task settings associated with each hotkey.
  • Expanded the available name patterns and categories for context menus in the Upload tab of Task settings, offering users more options and flexibility for naming files.
  • Added a hidden window option to actions, enhancing privacy and customization options for users.
  • Introduced the -Task “Hotkey description” CLI command, enabling users to upload using the command-line interface with specific task settings.
  • Included a Changelog button in both the update notification message box and the about window, allowing users to easily access the changelog for ShareX updates.

ShareX 10.2.5 – 2015-09-18

  • Modified the update notification window behavior: now, when a new update is available while ShareX is already open, the notification window will be minimized in the taskbar and flash instead of appearing on the screen, providing a less intrusive notification experience.
  • Relocated Windows and Chrome related settings to the Application settings -> Integration tab, centralizing these settings for easier access and management.
  • Improved the FFmpeg recording timer functionality: the timer will now only start when recording is initiated, ensuring that it accurately reflects the duration of the video being recorded.
  • Enhanced the stop command for FFmpeg recordings: if something unexpected occurs and FFmpeg is unresponsive to the stop command, pressing the “Stop” button a third time will force close FFmpeg, allowing users to regain control.
  • Enabled the ability to open files from the right-click menu while they are being uploaded, eliminating the need to wait for the upload to complete before accessing the file.

ShareX 10.2.0 – 2015-09-05

  • Integrated Chrome extension support, enabling users to upload selected text, images, videos, and audio files using the right-click menu.
  • (Instructions can be found in “Application settings -> Chrome extension support”.)
  • Introduced an IRC client accessible via the Tools menu, providing users with a built-in client for Internet Relay Chat.
  • Added a Video thumbnailer tool to the Tools menu, facilitating the generation of thumbnails for video files.
  • Included support for Portuguese-Brazilian language localization, contributed by athosbr99.
  • Implemented URL shortening capabilities with Polr URL shortener, OneTimeSecret text uploader, and SomeImage image uploader, contributed by DanielMcAssey.
  • Enhanced file naming macros with parameter support for features like zero padding, random number digits, and random alphanumeric digits, contributed by davidruhmann.
  • Introduced keyboard support in region capture for creating regions, allowing users to perform region selections without the need for a mouse (e.g., Insert to start/stop selection, Delete to cancel selection).
  • Enabled the use of “after capture tasks” in file uploads, allowing users to apply file-related tasks such as “Perform actions” (found in Task settings -> Advanced tab).
  • Added custom sound support, configurable in Task settings -> Advanced tab.
  • Implemented snap-to-preset sizes support for region capture, activated by holding the Alt modifier while dragging a region.
  • Added customizable single left-click action for the tray icon, with “Capture region” set as the default action. Users can also select “None” to disable it (found in Application settings -> Advanced tab).
  • Provided an option to save to history only when the URL is not empty (located in Task settings -> Advanced tab).
  • Enhanced the screen recording tray icon with a right-click menu option to abort recording, providing a convenient alternative if the abort button is not visible on the screen.
  • Improved the image editor to prompt users to load images from the clipboard when opening the editor if an image is detected.
  • Introduced region capture border glowing for non-active regions, enhancing visibility and usability.
  • Added Imgur GIFV URL option, expanding the range of URL options for Imgur uploads.
  • Included an optional square magnifier feature for users who prefer square magnification.
  • Implemented a functionality in the main window list where Shift + Delete will delete files locally.
  • Added a separate setting to show cursor in screen recording, providing users with finer control over screen recording visuals.
  • Updated the “Post capture tasks” and “Before upload” windows to display custom uploaders with their names, enhancing clarity and organization.
  • Removed “Portable mode” from the installer and replaced it with a
  • Portable zip file in the release section for easier access and management.

ShareX 10.1.0 – 2015-08-02

  • Introduced a “Portable mode” option in the installer, allowing users to install ShareX in a portable configuration for increased flexibility and convenience.
  • Added ShareX Greenlight buttons to the main window, enabling users to vote and support ShareX’s development efforts.
  • Enhanced the behavior of ShareX when minimizing to the system tray by ensuring that all settings are saved.
  • Renamed “Rectangle region capture” to simply “Region capture” for clarity and simplicity.
  • Moved the functionality for capturing rounded rectangles, ellipses, triangles, and diamonds to the “Region capture” feature, accessible via keyboard shortcuts (Numpad 1-4).
  • Added a “Copy URL” option for the “ToastWindowClickAction” setting in the “Task Settings -> Advanced” tab, providing users with additional flexibility in task configuration.
  • Included a tray menu item and hotkey for enabling or disabling hotkeys, allowing users to quickly toggle hotkey functionality as needed.
  • Enhanced Imgur GIF uploads to utilize GIFV links for improved compatibility and performance.
  • Expanded URL shortening support with the addition of LnkU, CoinURL, QRnet, VURL, and 2gp URL shorteners, contributed by DanielMcAssey.
  • Added support for Windows modifier hotkeys, enabling users to utilize Windows-specific key combinations with ShareX.
  • Implemented support for importing multiple files, such as custom uploaders, with a single click, streamlining the customization process.
  • Introduced a “Clear Custom Uploaders” button for easily removing all custom uploaders from ShareX.
  • Added a “TextTaskSaveAsFile” setting in the “Task Settings -> Advanced” tab, enabling users to save all text tasks (e.g., clipboard text uploads, text drag and drop) as files. This feature is enabled by default.

ShareX 10.0.0 – 2015-07-04

  • Implemented support for FFmpeg GIF encoding, enhancing ShareX’s capabilities in handling GIF files during screen recordings.
  • Added a new setting for GIF encoding in the “Screen recorder” tab, with FFmpeg set as the default encoder.
  • Introduced support for FFmpeg x265 encoding, providing users with the option to encode videos using the x265 codec, although browser support for this codec is currently limited.
  • Included a new feature for capturing webpages directly within ShareX, expanding its functionality to cover webpage capture tasks.
  • Expanded ShareX’s file uploading capabilities with the addition of several new file uploader options: MaxFile, DropFile, VideoBin, and Up1.
  • Enhanced user experience by implementing the ability to save the recent list in the tray menu between sessions, allowing for easier access to recent tasks and uploads.
  • Simplified the process of adding regular expressions (Regex) in the “Custom uploaders” tab by enabling double-clicking on list entries to automatically add the correct syntax to the URL section.
  • Improved the custom uploader test results by including thumbnail and deletion URLs for better verification and management.
  • Added an optional setting to force HTTPS for result URLs in Task settings -> Advanced, providing users with increased security and privacy options.
  • Enabled support for empty text in Twitter image uploads, enhancing flexibility when sharing images on the platform.
  • Organized the “Task” dropdown menu hotkeys into categories to improve usability and navigation within ShareX.
  • Streamlined the installation process for FFmpeg video/audio devices by making it optional and providing an install button in the “Screen recording options” window.
  • Introduced hotkeys for all remaining tools available in the main window, allowing users to access various tools more efficiently.
  • Added a countdown timer for screen recording tasks when the auto-start timer is configured, improving user control and awareness during recording sessions.

ShareX 9.10.1 – 2015-05-17

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 9.10.0 – 2015-05-17

  • Introduced helpful tips to the region capture feature, which can be toggled with the F1 key for convenience.
  • Enhanced the startup time of region capture for quicker access and efficiency.
  • Improved the layout of region capture, with rectangle information now displayed at the top of the region instead of inside.
  • Added coordinate information under the magnifier in region capture, allowing users to copy coordinates to the clipboard by pressing Ctrl + C.
  • Numeric keys now correspond to capturing the respective monitor while in region capture mode, making it easier to capture specific monitors.
  • The tilde (~) key in region capture mode will capture the monitor where the cursor is located.
  • Implemented changes to WebM encoding to enhance frame rate and quality for better video recordings.
  • Added support for the Dutch language.
  • Enhanced Amazon S3 authentication with support for v4 authentication.
  • Introduced a new task for capturing a specific region of a monitor.
  • Added a checkbox in the update checker message box to prevent prompts until the next startup, providing users with more control over update notifications.
    Improved the user interface for Twitter settings in the destination settings.
  • Added options to skip message boxes and set default messages for Twitter uploads.
  • Implemented error message boxes for FTP client and Tweet messages if a valid account is not found.
  • In the main window list, pressing Ctrl + C and Ctrl + X will now check for shortened URLs, normal URLs, and file paths in that order, with Ctrl + Shift + C copying the file path.

ShareX 9.9.0 – 2015-04-12

  • Introduced transparent rectangle capture functionality, enabling users to capture transparent rectangles without freezing the screen.
  • Added support for the Korean language translation by 123jimin.
  • Included Spanish translation support by ovnisoftware.
  • Enhanced the image effects window to load images directly from the clipboard for easier editing.
  • Integrated support for uploading images to vgy.me.
  • Introduced a custom time zone option for name patterns, allowing users to specify their preferred time zone for file naming purposes.

ShareX 9.8.0 – 2015-03-11

  • Implemented support for uploading images to imgrush.com, expanding the range of image uploading options.
  • Added the ability to select image or text uploaders via the addition or removal of image or text extensions, providing users with more flexibility in their uploading preferences.
  • Enhanced the screen color picker by including Hex color information, allowing users to easily identify colors.
  • Removed support for RapidShare file uploading.
  • Eliminated MediaCrush image uploader functionality.
  • Introduced support for URL shortening using v.gd.
  • Added an “Automate” option to the Tools menu, enabling script-based automation for various tasks.

ShareX 9.7.0 – 2015-02-11

  • Integrated Lambda file uploader functionality by adding support for uploading files via Lambda.
  • Implemented a “Recent Links” menu in the tray menu, providing quick access to recently accessed links.
  • Raised the FPS limit to 60 for FFmpeg screen recordings and to 30 for GIFs, enhancing the quality of recordings.
  • Renamed the “Screen color picker” tool in the Tools menu to simply “Color picker” for clarity.
  • Introduced a new “Screen color picker” tool, facilitating quick color selection from the screen.
  • Added hotkeys for “Screen recording (FFmpeg)” and “Screen recording (GIF),” streamlining the process of initiating screen recordings.
  • Additionally, removed the screen recording output option to simplify hotkey setup.

ShareX 9.6.1 – 2015-01-21

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 9.6.0 – 2015-01-19

  • Integrated German translation support contributed by Starbug2.
  • Implemented French translation support provided by nwies.
  • Added Simplified Chinese translation facilitated by jiajiechan.
  • Included Hungarian translation support contributed by devBluestar.
  • Enhanced browser customization options, allowing users to specify the browser for opening URLs.
  • Implemented automatic update checks, scheduled to occur every hour for improved maintenance and feature access.

ShareX 9.5.0 – 2014-12-29

  • Introduced OneDrive file uploader integration, enabling users to upload files directly to OneDrive.
  • Reorganized the navigation structure of the Application settings and Task settings windows, now utilizing a tree navigation system for improved usability.
  • Implemented the ability to select custom uploaders using hotkeys, providing a quicker way to choose upload destinations.
  • Enabled item dragging in the Actions, custom uploader, and image effects lists, allowing users to reorder items according to their preference.
  • Added an option in image effects to resize images if they exceed a specified size, providing more control over image dimensions.
  • Introduced the -workflow “Hotkey description” CLI command, enabling workflow execution based on hotkey descriptions.
  • Included hotkeys for screen recording the last region and starting auto capture using the last region, enhancing efficiency in screen capture tasks.

ShareX 9.4.2 – 2014-11-28

  • By default, the watermark setting will now be disabled, providing users with more control over whether to include watermarks in their captures.
  • Introduced the option to disable screen dimming during shape (rectangle, etc.) captures, giving users more flexibility in adjusting screen brightness during captures.
  • Added a button for parsing missing watermark text names, enhancing the functionality for managing watermark text.
  • Introduced the -AutoClose CLI command, which automatically closes
  • ShareX after all tasks are completed, streamlining the workflow for users.
  • The main window will now display currently configured hotkeys when the task list is empty, offering users quick access to hotkey configurations. This feature can be disabled from the Application settings -> Advanced menu for those who prefer not to see hotkey information when the task list is empty.

ShareX 9.4.1 – 2014-11-15

  • Implemented custom text support for text uploading, allowing users to upload customized text content.
  • Added a screen recording abort button, enabling users to stop and delete recorded video captures, providing greater control and flexibility during screen recording sessions.

ShareX 9.4.0 – 2014-11-01

  • Included Turkish translation to broaden language support.
  • Introduced the option to initiate recording by pressing the Start button, offering users a convenient alternative to using hotkeys.
  • Enhanced the user interface of Pastebin for improved usability and navigation.
  • Updated the Greenshot image editor with Speech Bubble and Step Label functionalities, expanding its feature set.
  • Implemented history extension filtering for better organization and management of uploaded content.
  • Integrated Hastebin and Chevereto as additional text and image uploaders, respectively, to provide more options for sharing content.
  • Enabled the text watermark image effect by default for new installations, with the ability to customize it from Task settings -> Image -> Effects.
  • Enhanced region capture by including client rectangle enumeration for windows and controls, improving accuracy and precision.
  • Automatically expanded the capture menu upon opening the tray menu, with the option to disable this feature from Application settings -> Advanced.
  • Improved accessibility to image effects by enabling users to enable/disable them using checkboxes near the effects.
  • Added rounded corners and outline image effects to offer more creative options for image editing.
  • Introduced Hızlı Resim as a new image uploader for seamless sharing of images.

ShareX 9.3.1 – 2014-09-13

  • Implemented new task completed and error sounds for improved user feedback and notification.
  • Enhanced Rectangle (Objects) capture to include the region of window client areas, providing more comprehensive capture capabilities.

ShareX 9.3.0 – 2014-09-10

  • Implemented custom gradient support in Image effects under the “Draw text” feature, offering users more flexibility in text customization.
  • Updated PushBullet to API v2 and integrated it as a URL sharing service option.
  • Added a hotkey to quickly open the screenshots folder, enhancing user convenience.
  • Introduced support for the %yy name parser for 2-digit year formatting.
  • Enhanced screen recording capabilities by allowing the video source to be set to “None,” enabling audio-only recording.
  • Enabled customization of Actions configuration through external programs to specify the Output Extension, facilitating integration with programs like 7z.
  • Included support for pomf.se file uploader.
  • Added an “Upload folder” option to the upload menu for easier folder uploading.
  • Improved single instance support to facilitate uploading multiple files from Windows Explorer.
  • Introduced a “Cancel task” button to the Image editor for better task management.
  • Added an option in Application settings to remember the main window position for user preference retention.
  • Implemented performance improvements in Region capture and added a circle magnifier for enhanced precision.
  • Included a setting in Application settings to specify the action triggered by middle-clicking the tray icon.
  • Provided command-line support for all hotkey tasks, offering users more flexibility in task execution.
  • Added support for MediaFire file uploader.
  • Introduced an option in Task settings to automatically clear the clipboard before upload starts, enhancing privacy and security.
  • Enhanced Imgur album functionality and added a direct link setting for more efficient sharing.
  • Included an “After Capture Task” option to delete files locally after upload, particularly useful for screen record uploading.
  • Added icons to the main window right-click menu for improved visual clarity.
  • Included options to “Delete file locally” and “Edit image” in the main window right-click menu, providing quick access to these actions.
  • Updated ShareX logo and icon for a refreshed visual identity.

ShareX 9.2.1 – 2014-07-15

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 9.2.0 – 2014-07-15

  • Simplified the main window menu to streamline the user interface for easier navigation and improved usability.
  • Implemented automatic show/hide functionality for image previews in the main window to enhance the viewing experience.
  • Expanded sharing options to include URL sharing via Email, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Reddit, Pinterest, Tumblr, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon, Delicious, and VK through the web browser.
  • Added options for shortening URLs and sharing URLs directly from the context menu for tasks in the main window, offering users more convenient sharing capabilities.
  • Enhanced Google Drive file uploader with support for titles and folders, providing users with more control over their uploads.
  • Introduced support for Twitter image uploads for seamless sharing on the platform.
  • Included support for ownCloud file uploader, expanding the range of supported file hosting services.
  • Added support for the nl.cm and adf.ly URL shorteners for more options in URL management.
  • Enhanced bit.ly functionality with custom domain support for personalized URL shortening.
  • Implemented support for uploading files from a URL, enabling users to easily import files from online sources.
  • Added “Rectangle (Annotate)” option to the capture menu, allowing users to annotate captured rectangles directly during the capture process.
  • Made improvements to screen recording functionality, including a timer and a stop button directly under the region, for easier control and management.
  • Introduced a task setting to disable Aero while screen recording, optimizing performance during recording sessions.
  • Provided the ability to customize the URL format when automatically opening the URL, offering greater flexibility in URL management.
  • Enhanced the stop upload mechanism to allow users to stop stuck uploads more effectively.
  • Added “Tweet Message” option to the Tools menu with hotkey support, enabling users to quickly compose and share tweets directly from ShareX.

ShareX 9.1.0 – 2014-06-11

  • ShareX now utilizes .NET Framework 4.0, with the installer automatically downloading and installing it if necessary, ensuring smoother installation and compatibility.
  • Transitioned to OAuth 2.0 for Dropbox authentication, requiring users to re-authenticate for improved security.
  • Introduced Export/Import buttons to various settings sections including FTP, Custom Uploaders, Image Effects, and FFmpeg options, enabling users to export settings to clipboard, file, or upload as text, and import from clipboard or file for easier management.
  • Added support for copy.com file uploader.
  • Implemented FFmpeg custom commands support, providing users with more control over video recording and encoding.
  • Addressed an issue where videos recorded using FFmpeg would play faster when framerate dropped, ensuring smoother playback.
  • Updated the Destinations settings window to use a list tab view for better organization and navigation.
  • Added support for gfycat.com file uploader.
  • Introduced a new “Rectangle (Light)” capture option and corresponding hotkey, offering a lightweight version of Rectangle capture for slower computers.
  • Enhanced Amazon S3 support with custom domain support.
  • Added a help button to FFmpeg, allowing users to easily access the documentation webpage for assistance.
  • Expanded drag-and-drop functionality to support images and text.
  • Utilized the System.Net.FtpClient library for FTP/FTPS functionality, enhancing reliability and performance.
  • Implemented an error window for FFmpeg to provide users with detailed information in case of recording or encoding failures.
  • Added QR code generator to After Upload tasks, Tools menu, and right-click menu in the main window, enabling users to quickly generate QR codes for uploaded content.
  • Hotkey task settings are now displayed as Workflows in the main window and tray menu for easier management and customization.
  • Included a version history link in the About window for users to access detailed information about updates and changes.

ShareX 9.0.0 – 2014-05-16

  • Introduced the ability to capture screen recordings with audio using FFmpeg, enhancing the versatility of ShareX for multimedia content creation.
  • Enabled screen recordings using Video Compression Manager (VCM) via Video for Windows (VfW) encoders, providing users with additional options for capturing high-quality video content.
  • Expanded Clipboard Upload functionality to support image or file URLs in their respective data types, facilitating seamless sharing and integration with other platforms.
  • Introduced support for DreamObjects hosting via Amazon S3, enabling users to utilize this hosting service for their file uploads.
  • Added Greenshot Image Editor to the Tools menu, providing users with a comprehensive image editing tool directly within ShareX for quick edits and enhancements.
  • Included an FTP Client in the Tools menu, offering users a convenient way to access and manage FTP servers directly from ShareX.
  • Moved MediaCrush to file uploaders to allow users to upload videos seamlessly alongside other file types, streamlining the uploading process and enhancing workflow efficiency.

ShareX 8.8.0 – 2014-05-01

  • Integrated support for Box 2.0 API, enhancing ShareX’s capabilities to interact with Box cloud storage services, allowing users to seamlessly upload and manage their files.
  • Introduced a new After Capture task: Save thumbnail to file, enabling users to automatically generate and save thumbnails of captured images for easier reference and organization.
  • Expanded support for all thumbnail types in Imgur, ensuring that users have the flexibility to choose the most suitable thumbnail format for their uploaded images.
  • Implemented HttpHomePathAutoAddSubFolderPath setting for FTP accounts, simplifying the configuration process by automatically adding subfolder paths to the home directory when uploading files via FTP.
  • Enhanced Dropbox integration by adding support for configurable shareable URL types, including default, shortened, and direct URLs, providing users with more options for sharing their Dropbox files.
    Centralized management of CLI Video Encoder configurations in
  • Application Settings, streamlining the process of configuring video encoding settings for command-line tasks.
  • Introduced support for secondary uploaders in case primary uploaders fail, ensuring redundancy and reliability in file uploads by automatically switching to alternative uploaders when necessary.
  • Added Ruler to the Tools menu, providing users with a convenient tool for measuring distances and dimensions directly within ShareX.

ShareX 8.7.1 – 2014-04-09

  • Bug fixes

ShareX 8.7.0 – 2014-04-09

  • Introduced drag-and-drop window support, allowing users to easily drag and drop files or content directly into ShareX for quick actions such as uploading or editing.
  • Implemented toast notification window click actions, enabling users to customize the actions performed when clicking on toast notifications, enhancing usability and workflow efficiency.
  • Added support for Pushbullet file uploader, allowing users to seamlessly upload files to Pushbullet cloud storage services directly from ShareX.
  • Enhanced ShareX with Amazon S3 file uploader support, providing users with the capability to upload files to Amazon S3 cloud storage with ease and convenience.
  • Introduced DNS Changer tool to the Tools menu, empowering users to quickly and easily change DNS settings directly within ShareX.
  • Expanded name parser functionality by adding %pn (process name of active window) parameter, allowing users to include the process name of the active window in file naming conventions for improved organization and identification.
  • Improved Minus file uploader with enhancements aimed at optimizing performance and user experience, ensuring smoother and more reliable file uploads to Minus cloud storage services.

ShareX 8.6.1 – 2014-03-19

  • Added support for public access to Google Drive links
  • Bug fixes

ShareX 8.6.0 – 2014-03-18

  • Implemented a new file operations wizard for scenarios where a file already exists, providing users with options and guidance on how to proceed with file operations to avoid conflicts or data loss.
  • Enhanced destination settings by allowing image and text destinations to have different file uploaders, offering users greater flexibility and customization in managing uploads for different types of content.
  • Added support for uPaste.me text uploader, enabling users to easily upload text content to uPaste.me directly from ShareX for sharing or storage purposes.
  • Introduced support for yourls.org URL shortener, allowing users to shorten URLs using their yourls.org account directly within ShareX for easier sharing and management of links.
  • Implemented automatic URL shortening functionality for long URLs, ensuring that URLs exceeding a specified length are automatically shortened to improve readability and shareability.
  • Enhanced toast notification window by adding customizable location settings, enabling users to specify the preferred position of toast notifications on the screen for better visibility and user experience.

ShareX 8.5.0 – 2014-01-13

  • Updated ImageShack uploader to ensure compatibility with their latest API, enabling users to seamlessly upload images to ImageShack directly from ShareX.
  • Added support for MediaCrush image uploader, allowing users to upload images to MediaCrush and share them online using ShareX.
  • Introduced an option for toast notifications, giving users the ability to customize and configure toast notifications according to their preferences.
  • Enhanced ShareX with bit.ly user account support, enabling users to leverage their bit.ly accounts to shorten URLs and track link analytics directly within ShareX.
  • Implemented UI support for modifying personal paths, providing users with a convenient interface to customize and manage their personal paths within ShareX.
  • Added a new tool for testing monitors for backlight bleeding and dead pixels, allowing users to assess the quality and condition of their monitors easily using ShareX.

ShareX 8.4.1 – 2013-12-05

  • ShareX now allows users to import/export custom file uploaders, providing a convenient way to manage and share custom upload configurations.
  • User account support has been added for Gist text uploader, enabling users to authenticate and use their Gist accounts for uploading text content via ShareX.
  • The draw text image effect in ShareX now supports shadow, allowing users to add shadows to text elements for enhanced visual appeal.
  • The torn edge image effect in ShareX has been improved to support edge selection, giving users more control over the appearance and style of torn edges in their images.
  • The update checker in ShareX has been enhanced with a fallback mechanism, ensuring that users receive update notifications even if the updater fails to check for updates.

ShareX 8.4.0 – 2013-11-20

  • ShareX introduces a new “Drawings” category within image effects, offering tools for adding background, borders, checkerboards, images, and text (including watermarks) to images.
  • New image adjustment effects have been added, including black & white, polaroid, and sepia, allowing users to easily adjust the appearance of their images.
  • Additional image filter effects have been included such as edge detection, emboss, Gaussian blur, convolution matrix, mean removal, sharpen, and smooth, providing users with more options for enhancing their images.
  • A new image manipulation effect called “crop” has been introduced, enabling users to crop their images directly within ShareX.
    Image effects are now accessible directly from the Tools menu, providing users with easier access to these editing features.
  • The settings for adding watermarks have been simplified, streamlining the process of adding watermarks to images.
  • In task settings, users can now choose which FTP account to use, providing greater flexibility and control over file uploads via FTP.
  • ShareX now supports Jira addresses with subfolders, expanding the range of destinations where users can upload their files.
  • Check for updates functionality now utilizes the GitHub API, ensuring more reliable and up-to-date update notifications.
  • Users can now choose to have ShareX remember the main window size, allowing for a more personalized and consistent user experience.

ShareX 8.3.0 – 2013-11-02

  • ShareX’s tray icon now includes progress percentage reporting, providing users with visual feedback on ongoing tasks directly from the system tray.
    The color picker feature has been enhanced, likely offering improvements in usability or accuracy.
  • A new “Add image effects” task has been introduced under the After Capture options, replacing the previous tasks for resize, border, and shadow effects. This new task likely streamlines the process of applying image effects after capturing.
  • Hotkey support has been expanded to include Tools such as the screen color picker, hash check, and folder indexing tools. Additionally, a hotkey has been added to stop ongoing file uploads, offering users more control and convenience.
  • ShareX now supports file uploads to mega.co.nz, expanding the range of supported file hosting services for users.

ShareX 8.2.0.655 – 2013-09-26

  • ShareX has introduced a folder indexer feature, enabling users to index folders and supports various formats such as text, HTML, and XML. This feature likely assists users in organizing and managing their files more efficiently.
  • Users can now change the clipboard content format to enhance compatibility with a wider range of software applications. This customization option provides flexibility in how clipboard content is handled and shared.
  • A new after capture task, “Image resize,” has been added, allowing users to resize captured images directly within ShareX. This feature likely streamlines the process of adjusting image dimensions to meet specific requirements.
  • ShareX now supports indexing a folder during Clipboard Upload, providing users with more options and flexibility when uploading files from folders.
    Users can now utilize Windows modifier keys for hotkeys via a configuration file, enhancing customization options and allowing for more personalized keyboard shortcuts.
  • The “Rectangle Lite” feature is now available in the Advanced settings, catering to users with slower computers by providing a lightweight option for capturing rectangular regions.

ShareX 8.1.0.573 – 2013-09-04

  • ShareX has undergone a redesign of its main configuration interface, resulting in a more simplified and user-friendly settings layout. This redesign likely enhances the overall usability of the application by making it easier for users to configure their preferences.
  • The hotkey system has been improved to support all possible hotkey-specific tasks, providing users with more flexibility and customization options when setting up keyboard shortcuts for various actions within ShareX.
  • ShareX now supports custom formats for clipboard content, allowing users to define specific formats for copied text or data. This feature likely enhances compatibility with different applications and workflows that require specific clipboard formats.
  • The screen recorder feature has been improved, likely resulting in enhancements to recording quality, performance, and usability. These improvements may include better video compression, audio synchronization, and recording controls.
  • ShareX now offers an automatic mode for proxy configuration, simplifying the process of setting up and managing proxy settings for network connections. This automatic mode likely detects and configures proxy settings based on network conditions, providing users with a more seamless experience when using ShareX behind a proxy.

ShareX 8.0.0.463 – 2013-08-12

  • ShareX now allows users to create custom hotkeys with specific task settings, offering more flexibility and customization options for triggering actions within the application. This feature enables users to define their preferred keyboard shortcuts and configure them to perform various tasks according to their workflow needs.
  • The screen recorder feature in ShareX now offers unlimited support, allowing users to record their screen without any restrictions on the duration or number of recordings. This enhancement likely provides users with more freedom and flexibility when capturing their screen for various purposes.
  • ShareX now supports command-line options for the screen recorder, enabling users to initiate screen recording sessions directly from the command line interface. This functionality may streamline the process of initiating screen recordings programmatically or integrating ShareX with other applications or scripts.
  • The application has added auto-capture support, likely allowing users to automatically capture screenshots or recordings based on predefined conditions or triggers. This feature may be useful for users who frequently need to capture specific content or events without manual intervention.
  • ShareX now includes the ability to capture the screen of a selected monitor, providing users with more control over which display’s content is recorded or captured. This capability may be particularly beneficial for users with multi-monitor setups who need to focus on specific displays or content.
  • Support for Windows 7 taskbar has been added to ShareX, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for users still using this operating system. This enhancement likely improves the overall user experience for Windows 7 users by providing seamless integration with the taskbar and other system components.
  • ShareX now offers the ability to change the settings folder, allowing users to specify a custom directory for storing application settings and configurations. This flexibility may be useful for users who prefer to organize their files and data in a specific directory structure or location.

ShareX 7.0.0.350 – 2013-04-05

  • ShareX now features a modified version of the Greenshot image editor, accessible under “After capture -> Annotate Image”. This integrated editor likely provides users with additional annotation capabilities and tools for editing captured images directly within the application.
  • Integration with Imgur, Google URL Shortener, and Picasa now utilizes OAuth 2.0 for authentication, enhancing security and user privacy. Users will need to re-authorize these services to continue using them within ShareX.
  • ShareX now supports uploading images to Imgur albums, expanding the range of options for organizing and sharing multiple images through the Imgur platform.
  • Users can now upload files directly to Google Drive from within ShareX, providing a convenient way to store and share files using Google’s cloud storage service.
  • A fix has been implemented for an issue related to Flickr uploads, ensuring smoother and more reliable uploading of images to Flickr.
  • ShareX has been updated to use Twitter 1.1 API, likely improving compatibility and performance when interacting with Twitter’s platform for sharing content.
  • The program’s proxy handling behavior has been simplified, with ShareX automatically retrieving proxy host information from the system settings.
  • This enhancement streamlines the process of configuring proxy settings for users.
  • A new “Send URL with email” task has been added to the “After upload” options, enabling users to include URLs in emails sent directly from ShareX.
  • Issues related to Daylight Saving Time (DST) have been addressed and fixed, ensuring accurate time handling within the application.

ShareX 6.7.0.311 – 2013-03-19

  • ShareX has resolved issues related to arguments and custom uploaders, enhancing the reliability and functionality of these features within the application.
  • Screen capture functionality has been optimized to address issues occurring with Custom DPI settings, ensuring smooth and accurate capture of screen content across different display configurations.
  • The application now supports POST file functionality for custom text uploaders, expanding the capabilities of text uploading and enabling users to upload files through this feature.
  • ShareX has been updated to show the cursor only when it is visible during screen capture operations, improving the clarity and presentation of captured images and videos.
  • A new Hash Check Tool has been added to the application, providing users with the ability to verify the integrity and authenticity of files through hash checking.
  • Support for localhostr.com has been added, allowing users to upload files to this platform directly from ShareX.

ShareX 6.6.2.293 – 2013-02-01

  • ShareX has addressed errors related to screen recording, ensuring smoother and more reliable recording functionality within the application.
  • The application now supports Name Formatting for custom uploaders, allowing users to customize the formatting of file names when uploading files through custom uploaders.
  • Issues with the updater functionality have been resolved, improving the reliability of update checks and installations.
  • ShareX now remembers the file upload directory, providing convenience by automatically selecting the last used directory for file uploads.
  • The Goo.gl URL shortener has been fixed, ensuring accurate and consistent shortening of URLs using this service.
  • Various issues affecting slow FTP uploads have been resolved, resulting in improved upload speeds and performance when transferring files via FTP.

ShareX 6.6.1.283 – 2013-01-21

  • ShareX has reverted its minimum system requirements to .NET 3.5 to ensure compatibility with Windows XP. This adjustment allows users on
  • Windows XP systems to continue using ShareX without encountering compatibility issues related to the .NET Framework version.

ShareX 6.6.0.280 – 2013-01-20

  • Screenshot delay setting
  • Clipboard upload settings tab
  • Fixed bug related to clipboard copy
  • Additional directory checks before saving screenshot
  • Custom uploader support for all data types (image, text, file, URL shortener)
  • Screen Recording with GIF/AVI output
  • Minimum system requirements updated to .NET 4.5

ShareX 6.5.0.248 – 2012-09-19

  • Use Delete key to remove items from the main window
  • Added “Post capture tasks” window
  • Fixed long file name error while capturing Active Window
  • Updated Dropbox uploader
  • Updated Auto Generated file names feature
  • Added Watermark support
  • Image history will remember your view settings
  • History & Image history will remember position, size, and window state info
  • Able to see response for a failed upload
  • Added “Add Border” Option to “After Capture Tasks” menu
  • Fixed Imgur upload bug

ShareX 6.4.0.220 – 2012-08-10

  • Shows Balloon Tip after capture
  • Added Picasa image uploader
  • Added option to Clear List in Main Window
  • Made minor UI changes to updater

ShareX 6.3.0.212 – 2012-08-03

  • Added new hotkeys to main window, history, image history:
  • Enter: Open URL
  • Ctrl + Enter: Open file
  • Ctrl + C: Copy URL
  • F5: Refresh
  • Added separate name format for active window capture
  • Moved magnifier out of text area
  • Added the option of capturing Active Windows without borders
  • Fixed FTP path issues
  • Added Auto Increment option for Naming Files
  • Added paste.ee text uploader support
  • Added Progress (in %) information to the main window title
  • Added Shadow Offset setting
  • Double Clicking on a file performs checks in this order to open it:
  • Shortened URL first, URL then, and then the local file.
  • Added ge.tt file uploader

ShareX 6.2.0.195 – 2012-07-15

  • Added watch folder tab to settings for auto uploading newly created files in these folders
  • Added screen color picker to tools section
  • Added image history with a thumbnail view
  • Updated naming pattern to include variables such as ‘active window title’ and ‘image width/height’
  • It is now possible to copy multiple uploaded item infos (html, bbcode etc.)
  • In ‘shape capture’ mode spacebar will now perform a fullscreen capture.

ShareX 6.1.0.180 – 2012-06-23

  • Added support for sharing via social networking services, initially with Twitter
  • After capture tasks and After upload tasks are configurable from the main window or tray menu
  • Reconfigured main window to have the main menu strip vertically
  • Optimized history storage
  • Ability to retry upload via main window context menu
  • Added printer support

ShareX 6.0.0.161 – 2012-06-09

  • Rebranded as ShareX
  • New ShareX logo and icon
  • Improved right-click menu to include more open/copy options
  • Added support to preview image in the main window
  • Added support to run External Programs
  • Added pastee.org Text Uploader support
  • Ability to capture Last region
  • Proportional resizing of shapes while holding shift key
  • Added shortcut to “Send To” without using registry
  • Cursor can be moved using arrow keys during a shapes capture
  • Screen-wide crosshair support during shapes capture
  • Magnifier support during shapes capture, resizable with mouse wheel (hold shift to increase box size)
  • Added imm.io Image Uploader

ZUploader 5.5.0 – 2012-03-07

Version 5.5.0: Added Email as file uploader
Version 5.4.1: Clipboard upload auto detects URL and shortens it
Version 5.4.0: Added optional shadow capture for transparent capture
Version 5.3.1: Settings are backed up for automatic recovery
Version 5.3.0: Added Twitpic, Twitsnaps, and yFrog
Version 5.2.1: Improved tray menu
Version 5.2.0: New updater with automatic downloader
Version 5.1.0: Added image resize settings

ZUploader 5.0.0 – 2012-01-10

Version 5.0.0: Added Window & Control capture support to shape captures
Version 4.9.0: Added new post-capture option: save screenshots to file
Version 4.8.0: Added Box file uploader support

ZUploader 4.7.2 – 2011-10-31

Version 4.7.2: Supported image/text/file based FTP destinations.
Version 4.7.1: Added camera sound when capture is made.
Version 4.7.0: Added Transparent window capture.

ZUploader 4.6.0 – 2011-10-07

Version 4.6.0: Introduced hotkeys support.
Version 4.5.0: Added the ability to capture a window from a list of windows.

ZUploader 4.4.0 – 2011-09-27

Version 4.4.0: Added support to capture shapes to Clipboard.
Version 4.3.0: Added Minus uploader support.
Version 4.2.0: Added Photobucket uploader support.
Version 4.1.1: Added user account support for Goo.gl URL Shortener service.
Version 4.1.0: Added tray icon support.
Version 4.0.0: Added Capture menu to capture rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, triangle, diamond, polygon, and freehand shapes.

ZUploader 3.12 – 2011-05-28

Version 3.12: Introduced a plugin system to perform Crop Shot and Entire Screen capture.
Version 3.11: Implemented a new Uploaders Configuration window to set up user accounts.
Version 3.10: Added a Clipboard Content Viewer to confirm uploading using Clipboard.
Version 3.9: Added URL Shortener support.

ZUploader 3.8 – 2011-01-02

Version 3.8: Added the ClipboardUpload hotkey Ctrl + Page up.
Version 3.7: Introduced an upload queue system to limit simultaneous uploads.

ZUploader 3.6 – 2010-12-15

Version 3.6: Added a buffer size setting to improve upload speed.
Version 3.5: Enabled support for copying multiple URLs from history.
Version 3.4: Improved text file detection for popular programming code files.
Version 3.3: Moved image and text encoding operations to the upload thread to prevent the main window from freezing.
Version 3.2: Added drag and drop support for bitmap/text.
Version 3.1: Improved startup time using precompiled XML serialization DLL (SGEN) and threads.
Version 3.0: Enhanced uploading speed and memory allocation, especially for large uploads, along with bug fixes.
Version 2.8: Added auto-naming settings for clipboard upload.
Version 2.7: Introduced a new file uploader: filez.muffinz.eu.
Version 2.6: Added a debug tab to the settings form for saving debug messages automatically.
Version 2.5: Added a “Show response” button to the right-click menu to view upload responses for debugging purposes.
Version 2.4: Introduced a new CLI command (-clipboardupload).
Version 2.3: Added portable support.
Version 2.2: Included an image viewer in the history form.
Version 2.1: Added filters to the history form.
Version 2.0: Introduced history support using SQLite as the database.
Version 1.5: Added image settings for changing image-related settings such as format and quality.
Version 1.4: Implemented single-instance support for better shell extension uploading.
Version 1.3: Added a “Stop upload” button to the right-click menu.

ZUploader 1.2 – 2010-05-13

In version 1.2, support was added for the Shell Extension “Upload using ZUploader.” This likely allowed users to upload files directly from the Windows File Explorer context menu using the ZUploader application.

ZUploader 1.1 – 2010-04-06

In version 1.1, the user interface was reconfigured, likely to improve usability or aesthetics. Additionally, proxy support was added, allowing users to configure ZUploader to work through proxy servers for network connections.

ZUploader 1.0 – 2010-03-28

Version 1.0 marked the initial release of ZUploader, which replaced the parallel project ZScreen. ZUploader continued the functionality and improvements of ZScreen, starting from version 1.0 released on August 22, 2007, and extending up to version 4.9 released on March 8, 2012.