ShareX is a popular, open-source, and versatile screenshot and video recording tool for Windows. One of its features includes recording the computer screen or a specific application's activity as a video file. In this article, we will discuss how to share long video recordings using ShareX and quickly jump to given timestamps.
Prerequisites
To follow this guide, you need the following:
- ShareX version 7.0 or later
- A video recording created using ShareX
Sharing Long Video Recordings with ShareX
ShareX allows users to upload their recordings directly to various platforms like Google Drive, Imgur, YouTube, and more. To share a long video recording:
- Open ShareX and click on the "Upload" tab in the main interface.
- Drag and drop the video file into the interface or click on "Add files" to select it.
- Choose the desired upload destination, such as Google Drive or YouTube.
- Click on "Upload" to start the process.
Quickly Jumping to Given Timestamps
When sharing long video recordings, it is essential to allow the recipient to easily navigate to specific parts of the video. ShareX does not support adding timestamps directly to the shared link. However, you can use the following methods to provide quick access to specific parts of the video:
Method 1: YouTube
If you upload your video to YouTube, the platform automatically generates timestamps based on the video's content. You can then share the timestamped link with the recipient. To create a timestamped link:
- Upload the video to YouTube using ShareX or manually.
- Go to the video's page on YouTube.
- Click on the "Share" button below the video.
- Select "Get shareable link."
- Add the timestamp in the following format at the end of the link: #t=mms.ssssss.
- Replace "mms" with the minutes and "ssssss" with the seconds.
Method 2: ShareX Uploads
If you upload the video to a service like Google Drive and share the link with the recipient, you can add timestamps by:
- Uploading the video to Google Drive using ShareX or manually.
- Right-clicking on the file and selecting "Get link."
- Changing the "Link type" to "Direct link."
- Copying the link.
- Creating a text file with the following content:
{
"title": "Video Title",
"description": "Description of the video",
"timestamp": [
{"start": 0, "end": 10},
{"start": 60, "end": 70},
{"start": 120, "end": 130}
]
}
Replace "Video Title" and "Description of the video" with the actual title and description. Replace the timestamps in the array with the desired start and end times in seconds. Save the file with a ".json" extension.
Share the JSON file and the Google Drive link with the recipient. The recipient can use a tool like Jump to Time in Google Drive Video to open the video and navigate to the specified timestamps.