How to take a screenshot.
On any device.
Choose your device for screenshot shortcuts, illustrated steps, and save locations. Start with the tools already on your computer or phone.
Find my device ↘In a hurry?
Here’s your shortcut.
Choose your device. We’ll put the most useful shortcut right in front of you.
Read the full guide ↗Press these keys together, then drag across the area you want. Your selection is copied to the clipboard.
What are you using?
Choose a device to get started.
The screenshot is
just the beginning.
A few answers for the “now what?” moments.
Where did my screenshot go?+
It depends on the shortcut. Some save an image file; others copy to the clipboard. Each device guide explains where to look and how to save.
Do I need to install an app?+
For a basic screenshot, the devices covered here already include the tools you need. Start with your device’s built-in shortcut.
Can this website take a screenshot for me?+
This is a guide. Follow the instructions on the device you want to capture; the site does not access your screen.
What should I check before sharing?+
Look for private messages, email addresses, open tabs, and account details. Crop out anything the recipient does not need before you send the image.
A useful shortcut is worth keeping.
Bookmark this guide for the next “how do I screenshot?” moment.