How to take a screenshot

A screenshot is an image of a computer or mobile device screen captured with built-in tools or a dedicated app.

Windows 7-11

Computer

Press the Print Screen button (also labeled as PrntScrn, PrtScn, PrtScr, or PrtSc) to copy a snapshot of the entire screen to the clipboard.

To capture the active window, press Alt + PrtScn.

🗒️Note: In Windows 8.1 and above, use the keyboard shortcut Win + PrtScn to quickly take a screenshot of the entire screen and automatically save it to the Users(Username)\Pictures\Screenshots folder.

Laptop

Press Fn + PrtScn to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard.

To take a screenshot of the active window, press and hold Fn + Alt + PrtScn.

Paint in Windows

1. To open Paint, go to Start → Programs → Standard → Paint.
2. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V or click Paste in the top menu of the application (for Windows 7 and above).
   
   If necessary, add text or highlight image elements.
3. Click File → Save as or press .
   

🗒️Note: Save image files in JPG or PNG formats, which make the optimal file size to be emailed. In Paint, click File → Save as and select a format in the File type box.

Snipping Tool in Windows

Use the “Snipping Tool” to take a screenshot of a part of your desktop or the entire screen.

Windows 8-11

1. Enter the snipping toolin the search bar and click the application name.
2. Choose a mode: rectangular or free-form snip. Press New and take a screenshot of a window or the entire screen.
   
3. In the editing window, you can write over the image using the Pen tool or highlight a part of the text with the Highlighter.
   
4. Press Save as .

Windows 10 and 11 users can also use Snip & Sketch instead of Snipping Tool. Press Win + Shift + S to capture a portion of the screen. The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it into an image editor or save it using Snip & Sketch. 

Windows 7

1. To find the application, go to Start → Programs → Standard or type the snipping tool in the search bar and click the application name.
   
2. Press New and select a rectangular or free-form snip. Take a screenshot of a window or the entire screen.
   
3. In the editing window, you can write over the image using the Pen tool or highlight a part of the text with the Highlighter.
   
4. Press Save as . Android

macOS

Take a screenshot of the computer screen	⌘ Cmd + Shift + 3
Take a screenshot of a selected area	⌘ Cmd + Shift + 4 and select the area you want to capture
Take a screenshot of the active window	⌘ Cmd + Shift + 3 then press the spacebar
Copy the screenshot of a selected area to the clipboard	⌘ Cmd + Shift + 4 + Ctrl

Android

To take a screenshot, press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons for two seconds.

Screenshots are saved in the Gallery or Photos app, depending on your device.

🗒️Note: On some smartphone models (for example, Samsung Galaxy S7 and HTC with a Home button), you need to press and hold Power and Home.

IOS

iPad, iPhone SE-8

Quickly press the Top button and the Home button at the same time.

iPhone X-16

Quickly press the Side button and the Volume Up button at the same time.

Screenshots are saved in the standard Photos app.

Where to find your saved screenshots

• Windows: Screenshots taken using the shortcut Win + PrtScn are automatically saved to the Users\Username\Pictures\Screenshots folder.
• macOS: By default, screenshots are saved to the Desktop. You can change this location using the shortcut Shift + Command + 5 → Options.
• Android: Screenshots can be found in the Gallery or Photos app under the Screenshots folder.
• iOS: All screenshots are automatically saved to the Photos app in the Albums → Screenshots section.

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Check our guide on how to make a screen recording to capture video from your screen.