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Sep 13, 2023

How To Screenshot On MAC

Taking a screenshot on your Mac might be very difficult. Whether you want to save funny memes, share important information, or save moments in your work or personal life, knowing how to take screenshots might be a lifesaver. In this article, we'll walk you through various methods to screenshot on a Mac, from simple keyboard shortcuts to more advanced options.

Method 1: Taking a Full Screen Screenshot

1. Press Shift + Command + 3

This keyboard shortcut captures the entire screen and saves it as a file in your desired location. By default, it will save it on your desktop. You'll hear a camera shutter sound when the screenshot is taken.

2. Find your screenshot

The screenshot will be saved as a .png file or it can be any format, Mostly it is a .png file on your desktop with a filename like "YourDesiredName.png."

Method 2: Capturing a Specific Area

1. Press Shift + Command + 4

When you press these key combinations, this shortcut turns your cursor into a crosshair pointer.

2. Select the area

After that Click and drag to draw a rectangle around the area you want to capture.

3. Release the mouse button

Once you've selected the area, release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

4. Locate your screenshot

The screenshot will be saved as a .png file or it can be any format, Mostly it is a .png file on your desktop with a filename like "YourDesiredName.png."

Method 3: Taking a Screenshot of a Specific Window

1. Press Shift + Command + 4 + Spacebar

When you press these key combinations, your cursor will turn into a camera icon.

2. Click on the window you want to capture

After that, Click anywhere on the window that you want to capture, and it will be captured along with its drop shadow.

3. Find your screenshot

Just like previously, The screenshot will be saved as a .png file or it can be any format, Mostly it is a .png file on your desktop with a filename like "YourDesiredName.png."

Method 4: Using the Screenshot Utility

1. Press Shift + Command + 5

When you press these key combinations, this opens the screenshot utility, giving you more control over your screenshots. It also gives you an option to edit your screenshot.

2. Choose a capture option

The utility allows you to capture the entire screen, a selected window, or a custom area, as we have discussed in our previous points. You can also set a timer for delayed captures.

3. Customize screenshot settings

Once you choose your desired capture option, Click the Options button to adjust settings like where you want to save your screenshots and whether to include the mouse pointer or not!

4. Capture the screenshot

Click the Capture button and your screenshot will be taken according to your chosen settings, from the previous steps.

5. Access your screenshot

You can preview, edit, annotate, save, or share your screenshot directly from the utility. This utility is the recommended way to capture screenshots on a Mac.

So, these were the top 4 methods on how to screenshot on MAC. Follow along with my article and do let me know if you need any help in the comments section. Thanks