Are you wondering how to take a screenshot on your Windows computer? Screenshots are incredibly useful for capturing exactly what’s on your screen, whether you need to save an image, document a software error, or share your screen with others. This guide will walk you through several methods to take screenshots on Windows.
1. Using the Print Screen (PrtScn) Button
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Full-Screen Screenshot
- Press the
PrtScn
button: This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. - Open an image editor (like Paint): Press
Ctrl
+V
to paste the screenshot. - Save the file: Go to
File
>Save As
, choose your desired location, name your file, and select the image format.
Active Window Screenshot
- Press
Alt
+PrtScn
: This captures the currently active window. - Paste and save the image: Open an image editor, paste the screenshot, and save it as described above.
2. Using Snipping Tool
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- Open Snipping Tool: Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu.
- Select the snip type: Choose from Free-form, Rectangular, Window, or Full-screen snips.
- Capture the screenshot: Click
New
, then drag the cursor to capture the desired area. - Save the snip: Click the
Save
button, choose a location, and save the file.
3. Using Snip & Sketch
- Open Snip & Sketch: Press
Windows
+Shift
+S
. - Select the snip type: Your screen will dim, and you’ll see a toolbar with options (Rectangular, Freeform, Window, and Full-screen snip).
- Capture the screenshot: Drag to select the area you want to capture.
- Edit and save: The snip is copied to the clipboard and a notification appears. Click it to open Snip & Sketch, where you can edit and save the screenshot.
4. Using Windows + Print Screen
- Press
Windows
+PrtScn
: This captures the entire screen and automatically saves it. - Find the screenshot: Go to
Pictures
>Screenshots
folder to find your saved images.
5. Using Third-Party Tools
Lightshot
- Download and install Lightshot: Visit the Lightshot website and install the tool.
- Take a screenshot: Press
PrtScn
. Lightshot allows you to select the area you want to capture. - Edit and save: Use Lightshot’s tools to edit and save your screenshot.