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
Save Screenshot Directly
Capture and automatically save to your Pictures folder
Snipping Tool (Recommended)
Select a specific area 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.