ShareX is my favorite that I run, which I used in conjunction with a note-taking application such as OneNote or stackedit.io . This guide will highlight how to setup ShareX optimally, and my favorite workflows using ShareX
ShareX is a client-side application only on windows operating systems (as of Sept 2016). Its used to create condensable URL shareable links for:
- Editable screenshots using greenshot
- Screencast Gifs
This program can optimize the following processes, but not limited to:
- Adding blog images
- Forum posts (e.g. reddit)
- Communication (e.g. facebook, snapchat, email)
- Online course notes
- Creating diagrams
Here's a quick comparison of a common task that I normally do using ShareX and without it: uploading an image to imgur.com so I can send the link via email
| ShareX | No ShareX |
|---|---|
| Desire to create an edited screenshot | Desire to create an edited screenshot |
CTRL+A (pick designated area) |
PrntScr |
| Add Edits | Open up windows MSpaint.exe |
CTRL+S (to save) |
Do edits |
CTRL +V (to paste link) |
Save the file |
| _ | Pick a location to save the file |
| _ | Name the file |
| _ | Open up google chrome |
| _ | Open up imgur.com |
| _ | Open up windows explorer |
| _ | Find the image just saved |
| _ | Drag and drop the image |
| _ | Click OK to confirm image upload |
| _ | CTRL+C copy the shareable link |
| _ | CTRL+V paste the link |