How to Screenshot on Mac

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Take Screenshots on Mac

There are three main ways to capture a screenshot on Mac, depending on what you need to capture:

• Capture the entire screen: Press Shift + Command + 3. The screenshot will save automatically to your desktop.
• Capture a selected window: Press Shift + Command + 4 + Space. Click the window you want to capture, and the image will save to your desktop.
• Capture a selected portion: Press Shift + Command + 4. Drag the cursor to select an area, and release to take the screenshot. The image will save automatically.

Additional Tools: Screenshot App on Mac

For more options, use the macOS built-in Screenshot app:

1. Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the Screenshot toolbar.
2. Select your desired capture method: entire screen, a selected window, or a specific portion.
3. Choose whether to save the screenshot to the desktop, clipboard, or other locations.

Tips for Managing Screenshots

Your screenshots will typically be saved as .PNG files on the desktop by default. You can change this default location by using the Screenshot app settings or via Terminal commands.

Now that you know how to screenshot on Mac, try these methods to easily capture and save important visuals.