How to disable auto uploads in ShareX

If auto upload is enabled, we might want to turn it off so that not all screenshots and recordings we make are uploaded and shared publicly. To disable auto uploads in ShareX go to After capture tasks>Upload image to host and make sure that the is not toggled on. If the text is bold, uploads […]

How to blur sensitive information on images made with ShareX?

Sometimes when we create screenshots, we might have to include some sensitive information that we don't want to share along with the portion of an image we do want to share. For example, when usernames or confidential information might be present on screen. To blur a portion of a screen shot made with ShareX, right […]

How to use the color picker in ShareX

ShareX is primarily a screen shot and clip recording software. But it has several neat tools available as well. One of them being the color picker that lets you To use the color picker in ShareX, go to Tools>Screen Color picker and click the pixel on the screen you want to sample. The hex code […]

How to record a game in full screen using ShareX

ShareX is a valuable tool to take both screenshots and create video clips of anything we see on the screen. Recording a full screen application is also possible. In this guide we will cover everything you need to know, but if you want to get started quickly here is the short version. To record a […]

How to record audio in ShareX

There are several ways we can record audio in ShareX. In this article we will cover all of them. Both recording video together with audio as well as recording audio by itself. To record audio in ShareX, go to Task settings>Screen Recorder>Screen recording options and choose your audio source, such as a microphone. Next, start […]

How to record your screen using ShareX for free

ShareX is an open-source software primarily aimed at enhancing the user experience when it comes to taking screen shots. However, ShareX can also be used to record videos of your screen as well as capturing sound to help users record explainer videos and similar content. To record your screen using ShareX, open ShareX, go to […]

How to change the screenshot folder in ShareX

Sometimes our screenshot workflow requires a custom location. Luckily, we can use ShareX to automatically save screenshots to a custom folder either on our harddrive or a shared network drive if we are working with a team that requires access. To change the screenshot folder in ShareX go to "Application Settings>Paths". Then check "Use custom […]