5+ Ways to Take a Screenshot on Windows 10
From the classic Print Screen trick, full-screen grabs to custom snips, you can learn to snap your screen like a pro.
Method 1: Via Keyboard Shortcut for Print Screen
The easiest way to take a screenshot of your screen is to simply press the PrtSc or PrtScrn button on your keyboard and capture the entire screen you are currently using.
Method 2: Via Windows + Print Screen Keys
If you want to capture the entire screen and save it directly as an image file, press the Windows + PrtSc keys simultaneously.
Method 3: Via Alt + PrtSc Keys
If you don’t want the screenshot just saved yet, press the Alt + PrtSc keys simultaneously. This will capture the currently active window and copy it to the clipboard.
Method 4: Via Snip & Sketch or Snipping Tool
Sometimes we just need to screenshot a specific area of the screen. For that, you can use the custom Snip & Sketch feature:
The image will be saved on your PC.
Method 5: Via Xbox Game Bar for Gaming Screenshots
Keyboard shortcuts don’t work during gameplay, but here are keyboard shortcuts active for when you are on Xbox:
The screenshot will be saved in the Videos folder under the Captures folder on your computer.
Method 6: Via Third-Party Applications
There are several third-party applications available for capturing screenshots with additional features like Greenshot, Lightshot, or Snagit. Note: We do not endorse the use of third-party apps as they may expose your device to unwanted malware or viruses. User discretion is advised! Also Read: How to Open and Run dxdiag on Windows 10/11 By following the methods shown in this guide, we hope that you have now understood shortcut of taking a screenshot in your Windows desktop. Do not hesitate to drop a comment or suggestions in case you have any queries. Keep visiting TechCult to learn more tech-related walkarounds.
