How to screenshot on Chromebook.
Use Screen capture to choose a whole screen, a window, or a smaller area.
Reference checked September 2026 · ChromeOSPress these keys together, choose Screenshot, then select the capture type. Show windows usually looks like a rectangle with two lines.
- Open the content you want to capture.
- Ctrl + Shift + Show windows — open the screen capture toolbar.
- Press these keys together, choose Screenshot, then select the capture type. Show windows usually looks like a rectangle with two lines.
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Screenshots normally save to Downloads. You can choose a different folder in the Screen capture settings.
How to screenshot on Chromebook: more methods
Capture the entire screen
Take a screenshot of the whole screen.
- Open the content you want to capture.
- Ctrl + Show windows — capture the entire screen.
- Take a screenshot of the whole screen.
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Use the on-screen controls
Click the time in the corner, then select Screen capture. Some keyboards also have a dedicated screenshot key.
- Open the content you want to capture.
- Quick settings + Screen capture — use the on-screen controls.
- Click the time in the corner, then select Screen capture. Some keyboards also have a dedicated screenshot key.
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Capture in tablet mode
On a supported Chromebook tablet, press these physical buttons together to capture the screen.
- Open the content you want to capture.
- Power + Volume down — capture in tablet mode.
- On a supported Chromebook tablet, press these physical buttons together to capture the screen.
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Chromebook laptop and tablet modes
A Chromebook keyboard may have a dedicated Screenshot key or a Show windows key. The on-screen Screen capture menu avoids keyboard differences. On supported Chromebook tablets, Power + Volume down takes a screenshot.
Edit and share your screenshot
Open the capture in the Files app to view it. Use your image editor for cropping, then attach the saved file to a message. A desktop screenshot captures visible content; it does not automatically scroll a webpage.
How to screenshot on Chromebook: common questions
What if I use an external keyboard?+
Open Screen capture from Quick settings to avoid differences in keyboard layouts.
Can I select a single window?+
Yes. Choose window capture in the toolbar, then click the window you want.
What does Show windows look like?+
Look for a rectangle with two lines beside it. If you cannot find it, use Quick settings → Screen capture.
Where can I change the save folder?+
Open Screen capture and look in its settings for the folder selection.
More official instructions ↗
Controls can change between versions. This independent guide links to the manufacturer’s documentation.