How to Take a Screenshot on Mac
Complete guide to capturing your screen on macOS with Command + Shift keyboard shortcuts.
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Capture Entire Screen
Take a screenshot of your full screen
Capture Selected Area
Select a specific portion of your screen
Capture Specific Window
Screenshot a single window
Screenshot Toolbar
Open the screenshot utility with more options
Additional Information
Hold Control with any of these shortcuts to copy the screenshot to clipboard instead of saving it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do screenshots get saved on Mac?
By default, screenshots are saved to your Desktop with the filename 'Screen Shot [date] at [time].png'. You can change this location in Screenshot app settings (Command + Shift + 5).
How do I take a screenshot of just one window on Mac?
Press Command + Shift + 4, then press the Space bar. Your cursor will turn into a camera icon. Click on the window you want to capture.
Can I copy a screenshot to clipboard instead of saving it?
Yes! Add the Control key to any screenshot shortcut. For example, Control + Command + Shift + 3 copies the full screen to your clipboard instead of saving a file.
How do I edit screenshots on Mac?
After taking a screenshot, a thumbnail appears in the corner. Click it to edit with Markup tools. You can also open screenshots in Preview for more editing options like cropping, annotating, and adjusting colors.