How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11
Method 1: Using the PrtScn Key
Locate the PrtScn (Print Screen) Key
This key is usually found at the top right corner of your keyboard, often labeled as
PrtScn
,PrtSc
, or something similar.
Take a Full-Screen Screenshot
Press the
PrtScn
key. This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard.Open an image editor (such as Paint) or a document editor.
Press
Ctrl + V
to paste the screenshot.
Save the Screenshot
If you used an image editor, save the file by selecting
File > Save As
, choose the desired file format (e.g., PNG, JPEG), and save the file to your preferred location.
Method 2: Using the Windows + PrtScn Key Combination
Press Windows + PrtScn Keys
Press the
Windows
key and thePrtScn
key simultaneously.The screen will dim briefly, indicating a screenshot has been taken.
Locate the Screenshot
Open File Explorer and navigate to
This PC > Pictures > Screenshots
.Your screenshot will be saved automatically in this folder.
Method 3: Using the Snipping Tool
Open the Snipping Tool
Press the
Windows
key, typeSnipping Tool
, and select it from the search results.
Choose the Snip Type
Click
New
and select the snip type you want:Rectangular Snip
,Freeform Snip
,Window Snip
, orFullscreen Snip
.
Take the Screenshot
For
Rectangular Snip
andFreeform Snip
, drag the cursor to select the area you want to capture.For
Window Snip
, click on the window you want to capture.For
Fullscreen Snip
, it will capture the entire screen immediately.
Save the Screenshot
The captured snip will appear in the Snipping Tool window.
Click the
Save
icon, choose the file format and location, and save the file.
Method 4: Using the Snip & Sketch Tool
Open Snip & Sketch
Press
Windows + Shift + S
. The screen will dim, and a small menu will appear at the top of the screen.
Select the Snip Type
Choose between
Rectangular Snip
,Freeform Snip
,Window Snip
, orFullscreen Snip
.
Take the Screenshot
For
Rectangular Snip
andFreeform Snip
, drag the cursor to select the area you want to capture.For
Window Snip
, click on the window you want to capture.For
Fullscreen Snip
, it will capture the entire screen immediately.
Edit and Save the Screenshot
The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard, and a notification will appear.
Click the notification to open the screenshot in the Snip & Sketch tool.
Make any edits if needed, then click the
Save
icon to save the file.