We’re happy to share that all web services provided by Nota including Gyazo, Scrapbox, and Helpfeel are not affected by the recent Apache Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228).
Essentially, this is a critical vulnerability in a tool used to log data by many web sites. It has a high potential for abuse when sites are not updated and secured.
In the case of Nota, we wanted to let you know that we have confirmed none of our services are affected by this vulnerability. Keep reading to learn more about each of our service’s status and to get information from official sources about the vulnerability.
We’ve made some updates to the supported browsers for Gyazo (including Gyazo Teams.) These updates are based on recent announcements about the retirement of Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge moving to Chromium technology in particular.
What’s new
Current support for each OS and browser has been clarified. See below.
The version of each OS is not specified, and the most recent up to date version is assumed.
Only the latest versions of Microsoft Edge (MS edge) based on Chromium will be supported.
Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) is no longer supported. If you are using an unsupported browser including IE 11, please switch to using a supported browser.
Fully supported web browsers
The currently supported browsers and operating systems are shown below. Note that this table refers to the latest stable version of each web browser.
Image viewing
The way Gyazo behaves in unsupported browsers has changed, including Internet Explorer 11.
As a result, you can still view images, but you will not be able to view the /captures page or to see and edit the image details.
If you are affected by this change, you’ll need to start using a fully supported browser.
Gyazo applications
If your operating system is out of date or is not supported you may not be able to upload, view images, or use other features of the Gyazo website or applications for Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.
It may be hard for us to provide customer support in these cases. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask that you use a supported operating system as well as browser.
Changes to IE11 and MS Edge support
For some time now we have informed people on our help page that we do not recommend the use of unsupported browsers, especially IE11. However, we know some people continued to use IE11 and we continued to develop support it as much as possible while making modifications as necessary.
However, we have now stopped all updates for IE11 except for vulnerabilities. The latest features and user experience are no longer supported. Also note that Microsoft has recommended migrating to Edge since 2018.
We have also discontinued development for the older versions of MS Edge with the release of the new MS Edge based on Chromium technology in January 2020. Chromium is the core browser technology behind Google Chrome, Brave, and other major browsers.
We will continue to support Safari with the latest stable version of mac OS only. This may not include the default version that ships with Mac OS, so please update Safari to maintain full support.
More to come
We always have asked you to use the latest browsers. While we did our best to support older browsers, sometimes this resulted in increased development costs and prevented us from providing the best experience using the latest browser features.
In light of this situation, as well as with the news from Microsoft about retiring Internet Explorer 11 and the release of the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, we have made the decision to stop supporting these older browsers.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you please use a modern browser when using Gyazo such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Gyazo uses the latest web browser features, including PWA
(Progressive Web App) technology for uploading through our mobile apps.
We will continue to make use of the latest web browser features to improve our service for you.
Today we are introducing a free trial option for Gyazo Pro. If you haven’t subscribed before, now you can try it free for 30 days and enjoy all of the handy time-saving features.
With Gyazo Pro you can do more and save more time with clear, fast, and professional screen capturing. It’s perfect for working from home, playing games, and studying. Use it to share instantly or take visual bookmarks for later.
Subscribe to continue with Gyazo Pro
If you like using Gyazo Pro you can add a card or PayPal account to subscribe at any time and your first 30 days will remain free.
Before the trial ends you’ll need to add a payment method if you’d like to keep using Pro but you can get 20% off when you subscribe for a year. Otherwise, your account will automatically downgrade to a light account.
Try Gyazo Pro and let us know what you think. Is there something you would like to add, remove, or change?
Now you can see exactly what your followers will see before you tweet from Gyazo.
As always, if you tweet a capture from the Gyazo page it will be embedded on Twitter. This means your followers can view it directly without an extra click.
How to share Gyazo captures that embed on Twitter directly
Go to the Gyazo you want to share
Click the share button at the top
Click the Twitter icon
Connect your Twitter account
This is required to enable the Twitter features.
How to see Tweet previews
The tweet preview can be seen whenever you go to a Gyazo page, click share, and then click the Twitter icon.
Your tweet will be shared exactly as it appears in the preview: any text you type will be shown at the top of the tweet with any spaces or breaks you add, followed by the Gyazo page link, and the image or video will be embedded at the bottom.
After you tweet, at the top right of the page there will be a link so you can click and double check the tweet.
What do tweets from Gyazo look like?
Any images, GIFs, or video clips will look and work the same as if you uploaded them directly from Twitter. Here is an example:
That’s all there is to it!
Go forth rapidly and tweet captures that everyone can see clearly without extra steps.
Today we have an interview with Andreas AKA PlaceRebuilder, an independent game developer working on Reason 2 Die, a popular game made with Roblox. He recently won our grand prize by sharing Gyazo game captures that got the most reactions within one month.
Sharing game moments with Gyazo takes seconds, not minutes, and it can increase your followers plus keep them engaged.
See what’s happening in Roblox, League of Legends, and Fortnite on Gyazo Explore.
When you capture clips sometimes they are too long or don’t get to the point right away. Nobody has time for that.
Cut to the best part in seconds with easy trimming. Start using it in one click, on all Gyazo video pages. No extra apps, no extra steps, no time wasted.
This is one of many features included only with Gyazo Pro so upgrade now to make your screen clips really shine. If you haven’t downloaded the Gyazo screenshot app yet, do that first.
How does easy trimming work?
Capture a screen clip with Gyazo Replay or with Gyazo GIF.
After the video uploads, go to the new page and in the top bar click the trim button.
Move the yellow bar to the start and finish time you want then click trim.
…and you’re done. Your new clip will be shown while the original is still saved so you can go back at any time to make new clips.
People love short, focused video clips.
Next time something interesting happens you capture it casually and later trim down to the best parts. Viewers will surely appreciate you saving their time.
This is a clip I trimmed to the moment of my first #1 finish in Fortnite. It took me less than a minute to capture, trim, and share it.
Cut right to the good stuff in games and apps.
With all the interesting ways to do things, all the exciting highlights, and all the fun that happens, it’s a shame nobody ever sees most of those moments. Your friends and followers will love seeing the best parts you capture right away.
Speed is key to success.
When sending and receiving a message faster is better. When easy triming is used with full HD capturing and new audio recording included with Gyazo it’s a powerful new combo for fast screen sharing.
Yes, Gyazo is safe to download and use. Ok, but why?
There have been zero viruses, spam, or malware since the day the Gyazo Windows and Mac apps first launched. Gyazo’s services have top-notch security and are trusted by leading companies and millions of people.
Want to know all 7 reasons? Read on to get the details.
Use it to capture moments in games, voice chats, on stream, and make how-to guides with your voice. In a few seconds you can capture HD video clips with beautiful clear audio and share in every app.
Simply press Ctrl+Shift+F or click the gamepad icon to launch the app and get ready. To capture, push the same Ctrl+Shift+F and you’ll clip the last 7 seconds of sound and on-screen action (or up to 30 seconds for Gyazo Pro users.)
Note: Gyazo Gif will also let you capture new gifs and videos with sound in the future. It’s in development already.
How do I record my microphone? Are there more options?
When you capture with Gyazo Replay it records any sound on your PC including any apps, music, and your microphone if you are listening to it.
To record your microphone when you capture, go to the Windows menu -> Sound -> Recording -> Microphone -> Properties -> Listen -> click “Listen to this device.” After you’re done capturing you probably will want to turn this off again so you don’t hear your own voice being played back.
To turn sound recording off for Gyazo Replay you can uncheck the box in the Gyazo settings panel. Open Gyazo settings by looking at the Windows notification area at the bottom right corner of your screen -> Right click the Gyazo icon -> More options -> Gyazo Replay -> Click the box next to “Record Audio.”
Whenever you share a Gyazo Replay with sound your viewers can adjust the volume or mute it as usual.
Share what you see and what you hear
Hit the Replay shortcut when you want to capture interesting moment in your next game or livestream. Use it to capture quick how-to guides explaining how to use an app, explain what’s happening on screen, or simply to make fun little videos.
Together with sound and full HD picture quality now you can share exactly what you’re experiencing in seconds. Whether it’s something to laugh about, something to be shocked by, or simplay a beautiful tune, you can grab all the sound coming from your PC and cut out all the extra steps.
Capturing magic
Sound for video captures was one of our most requested features and honestly we’re so happy we were able to deliver it. Feel free to request something you want added and we’ll always discuss it in the team and, if it makes sense, we’ll add it as soon as we can.
We’re doing this because you shouldn’t miss a moment whether you’re capturing a fun game, a financial graph, or a fantastic graphic design.
Adding audio capture is another step on our journey to make Gyazo a magically simple and easy to use capturing service.
Dark mode is here. Now your captures can shine like the moon against a dark sky. The dark theme has been applied to the image page and also we have changed the navigation bar from our classic blue to a dark grey on all pages.
Why did we go with dark mode?
Because it looks cool?
A dark theme makes viewing captures easier on the eyes, especially when you are in the middle of a late-night session on your computer. At any time of day it provides a nice contrast and draws more focus to your captures.
As a bonus it also makes your screen use less power, extending your battery life and lowering the power bill.
What’s happening in the future with Gyazo?
We are working to give you the most simple and enjoyable way to capture and share your on-screen moments. Whether it’s screenshots, GIFs, or replays, in the end we want to show off your captures in the best possible way.
We hope you have fun, save time, capture more screen moments, and enjoy dark mode.
Your comments can decide where we go from here.
Tell us your question and comments and we will always discuss with the team. We’re just about to announce one of the most requested features in our history.
Gyazo Explore is a simple way to share and discover game moments with the community on Gyazo and Twitter. You can share highlights, find new ways to play, and get more followers.
When you share any of the games below you’ll have a chance to win each month!
Six to start, more to come.
We are opening Gyazo Explore with these six games:
These games come from six different genres and provide a mix of popular titles. Our goal is to add more games over time based on your feedback so if you want to see your game added send us a message or tweet @gyazo on twitter.
Gyazo Explore lets you share and find new captures from top games
When you post a capture on Gyazo Explore it’s shared on Twitter and on the game page. This way you can get more followers and get noticed in your game’s community as a talented creator.
When you want to see what other people are doing in your favorite game you can check out what has been shared recently. There are so many fun game moments and things to learn that were hard to find until now.
How to share your captures on Gyazo game pages
When you capture from one of the six games above you will see a button on the image page where you can visit the game page and then click the Post now button.
From here you can select one of your recent captures and write some text for a new tweet. We will add a hashtag for that game community automatically and post it to twitter as well as to the game page. That’s all it takes to share and you have a ton you can gain from it.
Share interesting captures to get reactions, new followers, and increase your chance to win each month.
On the leader board for each game you can see Twitter accounts with the most reactions on their tweets with Gyazo captures each month. From this list we will select two people per game per month to win $25 gift cards and one lucky person will win up to $400 in elite gaming gear – see those details below.
Note: We will use our own criteria to select winners. To increase your chances be sure to share high quality, interesting captures that get lots of reactions on Twitter (likes, retweets, and comments) and do your best to climb the leader board. We recommend using Gyazo GIF and Gyazo Replay to capture HD videos for maximum results.
Get reactions, get followers, get featured, and get prizes!
When you share with Gyazo Explore you’re posting on your Twitter account and getting discovered by new people in your favorite game community on Gyazo. This can help you earn new followers and you can enjoy seeing exciting moments and new ways to improve your play you might have missed otherwise.
It’s important to get in early and start sharing now because your odds of winning will be highest at the beginning!
Each month one lucky person will win big.
The grand prize pack includes featured status on your main game community, an optional interview here on our blog, a lifetime subscription to Gyazo Pro, and up to $400USD in elite gaming gear of your choice.
For example, you could pick a nice mechanical keyboard (~$250), elite gaming mouse (~$100), and XL mousepad(~$50).
We will consult with the winner to select the prize gear they want (within reason) and we can even build you a custom mechanical gaming keyboard with one tap Gyazo shortcuts, high quality switches, and beautiful keycaps.
Here’s to better game captures!
Share game captures with the top six game communities on Gyazo and Twitter.
Sharing with Gyazo Explore can help you get noticed and gain more twitter followers. If you get the most reactions you’ll have a chance to win some great prizes worth up to $400 each month.
This is just another step on our path to providing the best experience for instant capturing and sharing. We’ve got lots of things coming soon like easy video trimming for Pro users and the long-awaited sound recording for Replays.
Cheers and have fun. Good luck to everyone sharing for the win!