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Microsoft Journal vs ShareX

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Journal and ShareX. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Journal

Microsoft Journal

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Journal is a digital notebook app developed by Microsoft for Windows that allows users to handwrite or type notes which are stored digitally. It has capabilities including freeform inking with a stylus, text typing, inserting images and clippings, and basic note organization features.

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ShareX

ShareX

Productivity

ShareX is a free and open source screenshot and screen recording utility for Windows. It allows capturing screenshots, recording screen and uploading images/recordings to over 80 destinations. Key features include region capture, scrolling capture, video annotation, hotkey activation, image editing and sharing.

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