How to Take a Screenshot on Windows: A Complete Guide

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How to Take a Screenshot on Windows: A Complete Guide

Taking a screenshot on Windows is simple once you know the different methods available. Whether you want to capture your entire screen, a single window, or a custom portion, Windows offers several built-in tools and shortcuts. In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to take a screenshot on Windows.

1. Using the Print Screen (PrtScn) Key

  • Full Screen Capture: Press the PrtScn key. This copies the entire screen to your clipboard. You can paste it into apps like Paint, Word, or Photoshop using Ctrl + V.

  • Active Window Capture: Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window.

  • Direct Save: Press Windows Key + PrtScn. Your screenshot is automatically saved in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.

Print Screen Key

2. Using Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool lets you capture specific parts of your screen.

  • Open Snipping Tool from the Start menu.

  • Select New and drag your cursor to capture the area.

  • Save or copy the screenshot.

Snipping Tool

3. Using Snip & Sketch (Windows 10/11)

  • Press Windows Key + Shift + S.

  • Choose the snip style: Rectangular, Freeform, Window, or Fullscreen.

  • The screenshot is copied to your clipboard, and you’ll get a notification to edit or save it.

Snip & Sketch

4. Using Game Bar (for gamers)

If you’re gaming, Windows Game Bar is a handy tool.

  • Press Windows Key + G to open Game Bar.

  • Click the Capture button or press Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn to take a screenshot.

Game Bar Screenshot

5. Using Third-Party Tools

Apps like Lightshot, Greenshot, and ShareX provide advanced features such as annotations, direct uploads, and custom hotkeys.

Lightshot Screenshot


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