Jumpshare

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Jumpshare
Developer(s) Jumpshare, Inc.
Initial releaseSeptember 2012;10 years ago (2012-09) [1]
Operating system Microsoft Windows, MacOS, IOS
Type File sharing, Screenshot, Screencast
License Proprietary
Website jumpshare.com

Jumpshare is a visual communication platform that combines file sharing, screenshot capture, and screen recording in one app. It is available on Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Web app. Jumpshare uses a freemium business model: free accounts are offered with limited storage, while a paid subscription is available with expanded storage and sharing options. [2] [3] [4]

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History

The company was founded by Ghaus Iftikhar in October 2011. [5] Initially, Jumpshare allowed guest users to upload and share files; [6] [7] [8] signing up was later made mandatory. Jumpshare expanded the offering by introducing screenshot capture and video recording tools on August 19, 2015. [9]

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References

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