How to take a screen capture on a PC; checkout 10 unique ways of doing it

HIGHLIGHTS You can capture screenshots on a laptop and save it as JPG or PNG files. Windows 7/10 have a dedicated application called ‘Snipping Tool’ to capture a screenshot. Windows key+G is a popular option for gamers to capture screenshots or a game overlay. In today’s scenario where everything is done online, you are required to take screenshots on your laptop to capture your work. A screenshot is a still image taken of whatever’s there on your screen. Whether it’s a regular workday or your classes, you can capture stills of anything and everything on the screen and save them as JPG or PNG files for later use. However, both Windows and macOS laptops come with their own set of ways or commands to capture a screenshot. Given below is a compiled list of different ways to take a screenshot on a laptop. Here’s how to take a screenshot on a Windows 7/10 laptop Both Windows 10 and Windows 7 come with a dedicated application called ‘Snipping Tool’ to capture any screenshot. This app takes a screenshot and saves it as an image file on your device. Take a screenshot using a Snipping Tool Step 1: Search for the Snipping Tool in the Windows search box, and open it. Step 2: Click on the tap ‘New’ to capture a screenshot. Step 3: Now, move the cross air from where you want to start the screenshot, then drag to select an area. Step 4: Next, click the ‘Save Snip’ icon to save the screenshot. Take a screenshot using shortcut keys: The simplest way to capture a screenshot is to press the Windows Key and the ‘PrtScn’ (PrintScreen) button together. It is usually located in the top row near the function keys. A save box will appear. Save the image wherever you want to, giving a file name to the image. Then press the tab ‘Save’ Capture screenshots using Alt+PrtScn Similar to the method mentioned above, this option copies the active window; the screen on which you’re working. Press the ‘PrtScn’ button with the ‘Alt’ key to take a screenshot. Take a screenshot of a specific portion using Windows key+Shift+S To capture a specific portion on the screen, you need to press these three keys together- Windows, Shift+S. This will dim the screen and also change the mouse pointer to drag, allowing you to select the portion you want to capture. The screenshot will then be copied to the clipboard. Save the screenshot directly using Windows key+PrtScn In case you don’t want to copy the screenshot to the clipboard, you can use a shortcut command, Windows key+PrtScn, on your Windows laptop to save it as an image file. Pressing these keys will take a screenshot and save it in the ‘Pictures’ folder. Windows key+G This option is most popular among gamers. Players can press the two keys; Windows and G, together for a game overlay. Then, click on the camera icon or press Windows key+Alt+PrtScn to take a screenshot. Here’s how to take a screenshot on macOS laptops macOS laptops also have a variety of options to take a screenshot. The easiest way to take a screenshot on a macOS laptop is to simply press Command+Shift+3. Pressing these three keys together will capture a still of the entire screen. Command+Shift+4 is an advanced command that lets you capture a specific portion of the screen. By invoking the keys, Command+Shift+5, you can easily capture a screenshot on macOS laptops. This option gives you a free hand over the screenshot. You can simply press the ‘enter’ key or select the option, ‘Capture selected portion’ from the small panel below. Similarly, Command+Shift+6. This option is only available for the MacBook version with a touch bar. All the screenshots taken on macOS laptops will be stored on your desktop by default.