How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device
Every way to take a screenshot on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone — with keyboard shortcuts and editing tips.
Taking a screenshot is one of the most useful things you can do on any device. Here’s how on every major platform.
Windows
- Whole screen: Press PrtScn (copies to clipboard) or Windows + PrtScn (saves a file).
- A selected area: Press Windows + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool.
Mac
- Whole screen: Cmd + Shift + 3
- Selected area: Cmd + Shift + 4, then drag.
iPhone
- Face ID models: press Side button + Volume Up.
- Home button models: press Home + Side button.
Android
On most phones: press Power + Volume Down together. Some phones also support palm-swipe gestures.
Editing your screenshot
After capturing, you can crop, highlight, or annotate using the built-in editor that pops up, or any free image editor.
FAQ
Where do screenshots save? On Windows, in the Pictures → Screenshots folder. On Mac, to the desktop by default.
Can I screenshot a full webpage? Yes — most browsers have a “capture full page” option in their developer tools or via an extension.
Conclusion
Learn the shortcut for your main device and screenshots become second nature.
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