How to Screenshot on Mac: A Complete Guide
Taking a screenshot on a Mac is simple and offers several options depending on your needs. Whether you want to capture the entire screen, a selected portion, or a specific window, MacOS provides quick shortcuts and built-in tools to help you. Here's everything you need to know:
Keyboard Shortcuts for Screenshot on Mac
- Full Screen: Press
Command (⌘) + Shift + 3. This will save a picture of your entire screen to your desktop. - Selected Portion: Press
Command (⌘) + Shift + 4. Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Use it to click and drag over the area you want to capture. - Specific Window: Press
Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press theSpacebar. Click the window you want to capture.
Using the Screenshot App
MacOS also includes a Screenshot app for more control:
- Press
Command (⌘) + Shift + 5to open the Screenshot toolbar. - Choose from options like capturing the full screen, a selected window, or a specified portion.
- You can also record your screen from this menu.
Screenshots are usually saved to your desktop by default. However, you can change the save location by going to the Options menu in the Screenshot toolbar.
Troubleshooting and Customization
If your shortcuts are not working, ensure that they are enabled under System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Additionally, you can use third-party apps like Snagit or Lightshot for more features.
