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Gyazo Revolutionizes Screenshot Sharing in the Age of AI

Helpfeel, a Kyoto-based company specializing in AI knowledge data platforms, has conducted an extensive survey of Gyazo users regarding their image utilization practices. With over 3.1 billion screenshots uploaded and more than 23 million users worldwide, Gyazo stands as a pivotal tool in digital communication. The survey sampled 612 users, with significant insights emerging on how screenshots have transitioned from mere sharing tools to essential resources for knowledge management.

Evolving User Expectations: Archiving Over Sharing

In the survey, when users were asked about the most valued functions of Gyazo, a resounding 85% from English-speaking regions and 89% from Japanese-speaking areas cited “recording and saving” as their primary need—far surpassing other aspects like time-saving or ease of communication. This highlights a profound shift in how screenshots are perceived. Instead of being just a means to share information in real-time, they have become vital assets to recall necessary details later.

Users expressed sentiments such as, "By saving this information, I can easily find it later," and "My screenshots have turned into my personal knowledge archive." The evolution of screenshots now serves to enhance knowledge retention rather than just facilitate communication.

Screenshots Become Knowledge Sources Linked with AI

Analysis of open-ended responses regarding Gyazo's versatility revealed a major trend: users from both English and Japanese-speaking backgrounds increasingly utilize images for archiving and retrieval when needed. Common uses include capturing receipts, recipe details, reservation numbers, settings screens, and lecture slides—all habits designed with future reference in mind.

Moreover, many users are leveraging Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert saved images into text, which can be input into AI and translation tools. Instances of this include extracting texts from video snippets, seminar slides, handwritten notes, and screenshotting video game screens to summarize, organize, or translate using ChatGPT or DeepL. Particularly within the Japanese-speaking audience, the combination of “translation and OCR usage” along with “organization and searching” also emerged as a prevalent response, illustrating how images have become significant starting points for AI utilization.

This trend shows that images are evolving into “knowledge sources” from which both AI and individuals can draw insights. Screenshots are transitioning from mere tasks of document preservation to valuable assets meant for enhanced usage and exploration.

Diverging Usage Patterns: Professional Use Dominates in Japan

The survey findings also established a clear bifurcation in image usage motivations based on regional differences. In English-speaking areas, a significant 62% of users reported utilizing screenshots solely for private purposes—primarily for hobbies and everyday notes. In contrast, in Japanese-speaking regions, 55% of users engaged with images in a business context, whether purely for work or combined with personal use, which far surpasses the 33% seen in English-speaking areas.

Thus, while globally Gyazo operates largely as a personal capture tool, it has firmly established itself as an essential tool for professional communication and knowledge sharing within Japan.

Gyazo Redefines four Key Values with Site Revamp

In response to changing image utilization trends, Gyazo has redefined its product value from a “sharing tool” to an “AI era information capture database.” Their newly revamped website showcases the value of image experience across four axes:

1. Memo-like Capture: Easily and intuitively capture moments in real-time.
2. Collection: Save every piece of information without losing it, storing and organizing it in the cloud.
3. Discovery: Experience new insights through search functions and OCR, including automatic transcriptions from videos (some features require Gyazo Pro subscription).
4. Sharing: Effortlessly share automatically generated URLs via Slack or other social networking platforms.

As a result, Gyazo is shifting from “images for viewing” to “images for utilizing.” In this landscape of AI advancements, Gyazo positions itself as a foundational tool for “storing images and extracting knowledge.”

Try Gyazo Now with a Limited-Time Offer

In celebration of this site revamp, Gyazo has launched a “Gyazo Pro Black Friday Sale,” allowing users to experience unique features like OCR and automatic video transcriptions for free in the first three months.

Sale Period: November 17, 2025 - December 2, 2025

• - Gyazo Pro Monthly Plan: First three months free
• - Gyazo Pro Annual Plan: 25% off

(Discounts apply only for credit card payments; PayPal payments are excluded)

“Capturing is not the end, but the beginning.” Gyazo continues to be your partner in creating new discoveries from your images.

For more information, visit Gyazo's official site: Gyazo

About Helpfeel

Founded in December 2007, Helpfeel focuses on developing knowledge bases that allow AI to interpret company insights effectively. With a strong background in creating and managing FAQ tools, Helpfeel aims to connect knowledge assets to AI use, facilitating efficiency and driving new value in enterprises. They offer three specialized products centered on “knowledge creation and utilization.”