Gyazo for Chrome for Windows

Free open-source screenshot program

Gyazo is an open-source app for capturing screenshots available free on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS. Toshiyuki Masui Nota Inc. released it in 2009, with many people enjoying the latest snipping features over the years. You can also share the images on social media or the internet. 

What is Gyazo?

If you’re looking for a program that lets you capture and share your screen via a link on apps like Twitter, then you may want to try Gyazo. You can make short recordings of anything to transform into videos, GIFs, or replay files. There’s also a preview function on the website, giving you a taste of what it’ll look like before you send it social media’s way.

The app’s ability to take and share captures isn’t revolutionary. Here are a few alternatives that users generally compare the software to:

• Gyazo vs. Lightshot: Lightshot has an image editor with a lightweight design, letting you capture any area of the screen. However, the hot-key combination functionality can be slightly frustrating, and you’ll need the admin team to delete any of your photos.
• Gyazo vs. Snipping Tool++: The latest ST download works well with Windows 10, offering convenient editing features and a simple user interface. It needs Java Runtime to work properly, though, and there are limited functions.
• Gyazo vs. MyImgur: The latter integrates with the Imgur website, so it doesn’t have as many utilities as the former. The interface isn’t visually appealing and may be challenging to use.

Where do Gyazo screenshots go?

When you download and install the app, you’ll need to create an account if you don’t have one already. It gives you access to all the images you capture on the cloud server, which has limited storage space per member. You can right-click on any of the files to grab a link for sharing as long as it abides with the terms and conditions.

Of course, signing up for a Pro account offers you more features. You’ll unlock advanced editing tools and remove those pesky adverts. When it comes to your saved screenshots, you’ll be able to organize them better with a paid account.

What is Gyazo Replay?

If you’re a gamer, you’ll enjoy the replay function. It captures the last 30 seconds of your game time for you to share epic boss battles or race wins with friends. The quality is 1080p HD, stored in mp4 video clips.

You’ll need a Pro account to access this feature. As soon as you pay for the inexpensive subscription, the app will update on Windows, and a new shortcut will appear. If the update fails to occur, you’ll need to head to the website and contact the Gyazo team.

Once you have access to replays, accessing the tool is easy. The default hotkeys are set as Ctrl+Shift+F, but you can adjust them as needed. When you press the buttons down, the short video will save, upload, and give you a shareable link.

How do I make Gyazo recording longer?

The official answer to this question is: upgrade to the paid Pro version. You’ll unlock up to 30 seconds of recording rather than seven and have longer GIFs. Furthermore, the watermark won’t appear on the video.

Of course, many gamers and users have found ways to extend it further. It’s become quite a fad to break the record for the longest Gyazo video, as shown on several Youtube clips. There are also several Twitter posts linking to guides on how to make your GIFs longer unofficially.

None of these methods are sanctioned by the developer, though. If anything, it goes against the terms and may cause problems with your app. It may be worth using the free version or paying the low subscription to avoid any trouble.

Is Gyazo safe?

There have been several safety concerns over the years, especially since the software lets you view conversations shared by other members. There’s a detailed Privacy Policy that explains how the app collects and stores information. The document also indicates how it anonymously reports on certain activities for research and service improvement.

Plenty of claims arose that the open-source application contains malware or viruses. The primary reason for this accusation was due to security programs indicating that Gyazo is unsafe. In most of these cases, Toshiyuki Masui Nota Inc. contacted the app developers to discuss the issue, who then proceeded to list Gyazo as safe to use.

There’s secure SSL data encryption by RapidSSL to protect any transfers. One of the latest updates includes an extra verification process, blocking any attempts to access your account from a different IP address. Even the Gyazo development team has two-step verification and limited functionality.

Another significant concern carried over from Imgur and Lightshot is how easy it is to guess short links and open your private screenshots. This platform has 16^32 randomized combinations, making it extremely challenging for anyone without the exact link to access your content. If you have a Gyazo Teams or Pro account, you can assign a password to specific images you’ll like to lock.

Fast and secure screenshot sharing

Gyazo lets you capture and share images quickly with a few clicks of a button. You have a free private account and dashboard for access to all your content, while there are several safety systems in place to ensure no one else can retrieve your online files. It also lets you extend the video recording length if you’re willing to pay the Pro’s advanced features’ low monthly subscription rate.