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EnglishWhat editing and productivity features does ShareX include?
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ShareX bundles its editing and productivity tools directly into the capture workflow, so most edits happen before or immediately after you take a screenshot rather than in a separate app. The features below are available in the Windows application described on getsharex.com; the site lists it as free, open source, ad-free, and lightweight, with over 18 years of active development.
Editing tools tied to capture
Region capture annotation
When you use Region capture, ShareX provides drawing and annotation tools for marking screenshots before you save, copy, or upload them. This means you can add arrows, boxes, or highlights to the exact area you selected without opening a second program.
Image editor
Captured images can be opened in the built-in image editor. You can route a capture there automatically through after-capture tasks, or open it manually from the task menu.
Image effects and Beautify
Two related options appear in the after-capture task list:
- Beautify image — applies a presentation-style treatment to the capture.
- Add image effects — applies image effects to the result.
Both run as automated steps, so you can chain them into a repeatable workflow instead of editing each screenshot by hand.
Background remover
The site lists a background remover among ShareX's tools, alongside region capture, image editor, pin to screen, and scrolling screenshot.
Productivity and analysis features
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| OCR (Recognize text) | Extracts text from a captured image |
| Scan QR code | Reads a QR code from the capture |
| Analyze image | Runs image analysis on the capture |
| Pin to screen | Keeps a capture visible on top of other windows |
| Scrolling screenshot | Captures content beyond a single screen |
| Screen recording / GIF recording | Records screen activity, including GIF output |
These appear as after-capture tasks, so you can trigger them from the quick task menu or the "After capture" window rather than hunting through separate menus.
Workflow automation
ShareX's productivity value comes from chaining these steps. The after-capture task list includes, among others:
- Show quick task menu
- Show "After capture" window
- Beautify image / Add image effects
- Open in image editor
- Copy image to clipboard / Pin to screen / Print image
- Save image to file (or Save as, Save thumbnail)
- Copy file, file path, or folder path to clipboard
- Show file in explorer
- Analyze image / Scan QR code / Recognize text (OCR)
- Show "Before upload" window
- Upload image to host / Delete file locally
You can also use custom region, last region, and auto capture to standardize what gets captured, and the site notes customizable workflow system, command line arguments, and keybinds as part of the feature set. Keybinds let you trigger captures and tasks with a single key press, which is the main reason the tool is described as built for power users.
Who this fits
Choose ShareX if you want capture, annotation, OCR, and upload handling in one lightweight Windows application without ads, and you're willing to configure tasks and keybinds once to save time later. If you only need occasional screenshots with no automation, the task and workflow options may be more configuration than you need. The site also lists multiple distribution options — Setup, Portable, Dev build, Microsoft Store, and Steam — so you can pick the install style that matches your setup.