Screenshot on laptop

How to take screenshot on laptop?

To take a screenshot on a laptop, you can use a variety of methods depending on the operating system you’re using. Here are the most common methods for Windows, macOS, and Linux:

1.Windows:

1. Print Screen (PrtScn) Key:
   • Press the “PrtScn” key on your keyboard. This captures the entire screen to the clipboard.
   • If you want to capture only the active window, press “Alt + PrtScn” instead.
   • You can then paste the screenshot into an image editing program (like Paint or Photoshop) or a document (like Microsoft Word) and save it.
2. Snipping Tool (Windows 7) or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
   • Search for “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the Start menu and open the respective tool.
   • Use these tools to capture a portion of the screen or a specific window.
   • You can save the screenshot directly from these tools.
3. Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
   • You can also use “Windows + Shift + S” to open the Snip & Sketch tool, which allows you to capture a selected portion of the screen.

2.macOS:

1. Command + Shift + 3: Press these keys together to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop by default.
2. Command + Shift + 4: Press these keys together to capture a selected portion of the screen. After pressing these keys, drag to select the area you want to capture. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
3. Command + Shift + 4, then Spacebar: Press these keys in sequence to capture a specific window. After pressing “Command + Shift + 4,” press the Spacebar, and then click on the window you want to capture. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

3.Linux (Ubuntu, for example):

1. Print Screen (PrtScn) Key: Just like on Windows, pressing the “PrtScn” key captures the entire screen. The screenshot is usually saved in the “Pictures” or “Screenshots” folder in your home directory.
2. Shift + Print Screen (Shift + PrtScn): Captures a selected area of the screen. After pressing these keys, click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
3. Alt + Print Screen (Alt + PrtScn): Captures only the active window.

These are the basic methods to take screenshots on various operating systems. You can also use third-party screenshot applications for more advanced features and customization options.

SCREENSHOT TOOLS

Online tools that allow you to take screenshots on your laptop

1.Lightshot:

Lightshot is a versatile online screenshot tool that allows you to capture screenshots of specific areas on your screen. It also offers basic editing tools.

Steps:

1. Visit the Lightshot website: Lightshot.
2. Install the Lightshot browser extension for your preferred web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
3. Click the Lightshot icon in your browser’s toolbar.
4. Use the crosshair cursor to select the area you want to capture.
5. After capturing the screenshot, edit it using the built-in tools.
6. Save the screenshot to your computer or upload it to Lightshot’s server to share it.

2.Screenshot.net:

Screenshot.net is a simple online tool that captures full-page screenshots of websites by entering their URLs.

Steps:

1. Visit the Screenshot.net website: Screenshot.net.
2. Enter the URL of the webpage you want to capture in the provided text box.
3. Click the “Capture Screenshot” button.
4. Screenshot.net will load the webpage and capture a screenshot of the entire page.
5. Download the screenshot to your computer or share it using the provided links.

3.Nimbus Screenshot and Screencast:

Nimbus is an online tool that allows you to capture screenshots, annotate them, and even record screencasts.

Steps:

1. Visit the Nimbus Screenshot website: Nimbus Screenshot.
2. Install the Nimbus Screenshot browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
3. Click the Nimbus icon in your browser’s toolbar to capture a screenshot.
4. Edit the screenshot using the built-in tools.
5. Save or share the screenshot as needed.

4.Awesome Screenshot:

Awesome Screenshot is a browser extension for capturing and annotating screenshots.

Steps:

1. Install the Awesome Screenshot browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
2. Click the Awesome Screenshot icon in your browser’s toolbar.
3. Capture the screenshot, annotate it, and add text or shapes.
4. Save or share the screenshot.

5.Web-capture.net:

Web-capture.net is an online tool that captures screenshots of web pages by entering the URL.

Steps:

1. Visit the Web-capture.net website: Web-capture.net.
2. Enter the URL of the webpage you want to capture.
3. Click the “Capture” button.
4. Download the captured screenshot to your computer.

6.Screencapture.com:

Screencapture.com is an online tool for capturing screenshots of web pages.

Steps:

1. Visit the Screencapture.com website: Screencapture.com.
2. Enter the URL of the webpage you want to capture.
3. Click the “Capture” button.
4. Preview and download the captured screenshot to your computer.

7.Snipboard:

Snipboard is an online tool that allows you to capture and share screenshots instantly.

Steps:

1. Visit the Snipboard website: Snipboard.
2. Click the “New Snip” button.
3. Use the crosshair cursor to select the area you want to capture.
4. The screenshot is automatically uploaded, and you can copy the link to share it.

8.Gyazo:

Gyazo is a quick and easy online tool for capturing and sharing screenshots.

Steps:

1. Visit the Gyazo website: Gyazo.
2. Install the Gyazo software on your computer.
3. Use the Gyazo shortcut (usually Ctrl + Shift + C) to capture a screenshot.
4. The screenshot is instantly uploaded, and you can share the link.

9.Webpage Screenshot:

Webpage Screenshot is a straightforward online tool for capturing screenshots of entire web pages.

Steps:

1. Visit the Webpage Screenshot website: Webpage Screenshot.
2. Enter the URL of the webpage you want to capture.
3. Click the “Capture Webpage” button.
4. Download the screenshot to your computer.

10.Greenshot:

Greenshot is a feature-rich screenshot tool that offers both desktop software and online uploading capabilities.

Steps:

1. Install Greenshot on your computer from the official website: Greenshot.
2. Capture a screenshot using Greenshot’s desktop software.
3. Choose to save or upload the screenshot to an online platform or cloud service.

These online screenshot tools provide various options for capturing and sharing screenshots on your laptop, including full-page captures, editing capabilities, and quick sharing options. Choose the one that best fits your needs and preferences.

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