ShareX Adds Native GPU Recorder in Version 22.0.0
The latest release moves away from FFmpeg dependencies, enabling higher frame rates and improved system performance.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Software
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ShareX has released version 22.0.0, which introduces a native screen recorder that eliminates the software's long-standing reliance on FFmpeg. The update, currently available as a pre-release on GitHub, also features a completely rebuilt interface and a transition to the .NET 10 framework.
Why it matters
By moving to native recording functionality, this update reduces CPU overhead and improves application startup times for users. This architectural shift marks a significant milestone for the 19-year-old project, moving away from external dependencies that have been present since 2014.
The new screen recorder supports capture rates up to 120 FPS by leveraging GPU encoding. This replaces the previous reliance on external FFmpeg dependencies, which had been integrated into the toolset since May 2014.
The players
ShareX
An open-source screen capture and file sharing utility that has been under development for 19 years.
Ember Swan
The entity providing the code signature for the new version 22.0.0 installer files and assemblies.
The details
The application now utilizes native GPU-based encoding to capture and process video streams directly. By transitioning to the .NET 10 framework—a software development platform from Microsoft—the developers have rebuilt the interface from the ground up to optimize performance. The suite now includes 36 distinct tools across five categories, with all installer files and assemblies carrying a verified code signature from Ember Swan.
Timeline
May 2014: ShareX first adopted FFmpeg for audio recording tasks.
July 2026: The release of version 21.0.0 introduced support for 23 languages.
October 6, 2026: The official ShareX account provided an early look at the new recorder.
October 20, 2026: Version 22.0.0 was released.
The Tech Race
ShareX is moving to optimize its internal architecture to better compete with modern, high-performance capture utilities. This update abandons the FFmpeg standard in favor of native GPU encoding, a design pattern increasingly common in tools targeting low-latency video tasks.
Users can expect improved startup speeds and lower CPU usage when performing screen captures on Windows 11. The current pre-release build is available for testing on GitHub, though users should anticipate potential instability until official patches arrive.
The takeaway
This version 22.0.0 release signals a shift toward native performance at the cost of immediate stability. Watch for the forthcoming stable version release, which will confirm if the GPU-based recording approach maintains the performance gains seen in this build.
What happens next
The development team is expected to release upcoming patches specifically intended to address instability in the current pre-release build.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by BetaNews.
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