What is Gyazo?
Gyazo is a super simple screen recorder and screenshot tool that lets you capture, save, and share anything on your screen in seconds. Whether you're grabbing a quick image, recording a short video clip, or saving a key moment from a meeting or game, Gyazo does it all with one click—and instantly gives you a shareable link.
Designed for speed and ease, Gyazo helps you stay in flow without switching apps or fiddling with files. Your captures are automatically uploaded to the cloud, searchable, and ready to send via chat, email, or social media. Perfect for students, remote workers, gamers, and creatives who want visual communication without the hassle.
What are the features of Gyazo?
- Instant Capture & Upload: Press a hotkey to snap a screenshot or record video—your link is ready before you finish.
- Smart Search with OCR: Find text inside images using AI-powered optical character recognition.
- Collections: Group related captures into themed folders with shareable URLs for easy collaboration.
- Built-in Editing Tools: Add arrows, text, or trim videos right after capturing to highlight what matters.
- Cross-Platform Sync: Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and browsers—everything syncs to the cloud.
- Privacy Controls: Set passwords or restrict viewing permissions (“Only me” or “Anyone with the link”).
- Right-Click & Drag-and-Drop Save: Save full-page images instantly or upload multiple files at once.
What are the use cases of Gyazo?
- Share bug reports with developers by recording exactly what went wrong.
- Send quick design feedback during remote team reviews with annotated screenshots.
- Capture game highlights or trading moments without leaving the action.
- Save research snippets, shopping finds, or inspiration while browsing.
- Explain complex steps to customers or colleagues using short webcam + screen videos.
- Build a personal visual library of tutorials, code snippets, or meeting notes.
How to use Gyazo?
- Download Gyazo for free on your device (Windows, Mac, mobile, or browser extension).
- Press your custom hotkey (like Print Screen) to capture part or all of your screen.
- Your image or video uploads instantly—copy the link from the pop-up or menu window.
- Organize captures into Collections and add tags or notes for easier searching later.
- Use the built-in editor to trim videos or draw on screenshots before sharing.
- Paste the link anywhere—it auto-previews in Slack, Discord, Twitter, and most chat apps.
