Screenshot Guide

How to Take a Screenshot on Windows

Complete guide to capturing your screen on Windows 11 and Windows 10 with keyboard shortcuts and Snipping Tool.

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Full Screen Screenshot

Capture your entire screen and copy it to clipboard

PrtScn
Note: The screenshot is copied to your clipboard. Paste it into an image editor or document.

Save Screenshot Directly

Capture and automatically save to your Pictures folder

Win
+PrtScn
Note: Screenshots are saved to Pictures > Screenshots folder.

Snipping Tool (Recommended)

Select a specific area to capture

Win
+Shift
+S
Note: Opens the Snipping Tool overlay. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.

Additional Information

Windows 11 users can also access Snipping Tool from the Start menu or by searching for "Snipping Tool".

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do screenshots get saved on Windows?

Screenshots taken with Windows + Print Screen are saved to Pictures/Screenshots folder. Screenshots taken with Print Screen alone are copied to your clipboard. Snipping Tool lets you choose where to save.

What's the difference between Print Screen and Windows + Print Screen?

Print Screen copies the screenshot to your clipboard, requiring you to paste it into an app. Windows + Print Screen automatically saves the screenshot as a file in your Screenshots folder.

How do I take a screenshot of just one window on Windows?

Use Alt + Print Screen to capture only the active window. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard, and you can paste it into any application.

Can I edit screenshots on Windows?

Yes! Windows includes Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch which have built-in editing features like cropping, highlighting, and drawing. You can also use Paint or any image editor.

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