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How to take screenshots efficiently on all major platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, and others. Detailed articles and tutorials teaching you how to become a master of screenshot-taking and editing.

tutorial How to screenshot on Windows

How to screenshot on Windows

Do you use Windows 10 or Windows 11, and do you need to quickly take a screenshot? Do you have trouble finding the Print Screen key, or it’s not working, so you’re looking for a new Print Screen shortcut? Do you want to know how to take a screenshot of the active window instead of the whole screen? On the internet, there are numerous
tutorial How to take a screenshot on an iPhone

How to take a screenshot on an iPhone

Figuring out how to take a screenshot on an iPhone 13, iPhone 14, or iPhone 15 is not an easy task if you’re switching from Android or even if you used an older iPhone before. Luckily, there are several options available for taking a screenshot on your iPhone when it comes to the latest models. This tutorial illustrates how to screenshot on an iPhone,
tutorial How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

Have you heard about Palm Swipe? Did you know your Samsung Galaxy smartphone has a cool feature that allows you to swipe its screen to capture screenshots? Or that you can Palm Swipe on your Samsung tablet too? If you answered no to any of these questions or if you simply want to learn more about the “Palm swipe to capture” feature on Samsung
tutorial Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

To answer questions like “Where do screenshots go on Windows 10?” or “Where are screenshots saved in Windows 11?”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device. Screenshots (also called print screens or snips by some) are saved to your clipboard or in a default location. Fortunately, you can easily change the Windows screenshot folder. If
article Where are screenshots saved on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS?

Where are screenshots saved on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS?

Where do screenshots go on Mac? Where does Android store screenshots? What about your iPhone or iPad? Where do my screenshots go on Windows 11 or Windows 10? Answering these questions is not always easy, especially if you’re new to screenshots or using an unfamiliar device or system. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, screenshots are a convenient way of quickly saving
tutorial How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

In Windows 11, Microsoft offers an improved Snipping Tool app that promises to be better than previous versions. It’s a simple application that many people are familiar with already, yet some of its new features are worth looking into. That’s why, in this tutorial, I decided to show you how to screenshot on Windows 11, as well as record your screen with the Snipping
tutorial 9 ways to open Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

9 ways to open Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

One of the most useful tools that Windows offers is the Snipping Tool. This app allows you to capture screenshots of any part of your screen and save them as images or copy them to the clipboard. You can also annotate your screenshots with pens, highlighters, and erasers. The Snipping Tool is available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and you can start it
tutorial How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

By default, the Android operating system saves all your screenshots using the PNG file format. But what if you want to change the screenshot format from PNG to JPG? Or what if your phone’s manufacturer changed this default behavior, and your new Android device stores screenshots as JPG files? You may then want to change the screenshot format from JPG to PNG. This tutorial
tutorial How to screenshot on Android (5 ways)

How to screenshot on Android (5 ways)

You can take screenshots on Android devices in surprisingly different ways, depending on the manufacturer of your device and the Android interface available on it. However, a few methods work on all Android devices, no matter who makes them: Motorola, Google, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, POCO, realme, OnePlus, Honor, etc. Here’s how to take screenshots on Android phones and tablets, using methods that work the
tutorial How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy (6 ways)

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy (6 ways)

Do you own a Samsung smartphone like the popular Galaxy A73 5G or Galaxy S22? Or maybe a Samsung tablet? While using your device, you may need to take screenshots from time to time: perhaps you want to save a high score you’ve reached in a game you like, keep a recipe you’ve found online, or capture an interesting conversation and share it with
tutorial How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

Ages ago, when DOS (Disk Operating System) was the main computer operating system, the Print Screen keyboard key was used to capture the screen and directly print it on the default printer. Nowadays, neither Windows 11 nor Windows 10 does that. Instead, pressing the Print Screen key takes a screenshot and puts it inside the system’s clipboard. Sure, you can paste it from the
tutorial How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

The Windows Snipping Tool is a utility app included in modern versions of the operating system, like Windows 10 and Windows 7. Due to its familiarity, many users find Microsoft’s Snipping Tool an easy and efficient instrument for taking screenshots in Windows. This guide shows how to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7 from the moment you click the Snipping
tutorial How to screenshot on Mac: All you need to know

How to screenshot on Mac: All you need to know

How to screenshot on Mac is anything but obvious, as the absence of a Print Screen Mac button confuses most new users. However, Apple makes up for that by offering plenty of user-friendly tools to take a Mac screenshot, from several keyboard shortcuts to built-in apps. Whether you’re saving receipts or a friend’s reaction during a video call, if you’re wondering how to print
tutorial How to take a screenshot on a Mac with the Screenshot app

How to take a screenshot on a Mac with the Screenshot app

If you’re wondering how to take a screenshot on Mac without having to memorize complicated keyboard shortcuts, the answer is simple: use the built-in Screenshot app. Designed as a user-friendly toolbar, Apple’s Screenshot app lets you customize any screen shot on Mac with just a few clicks, helping you capture exactly what you want. This guide illustrates how to take a screenshot on a
tutorial How to take screenshots in Steam and their location

How to take screenshots in Steam and their location

So you're a gamer, and Steam is your gaming platform of choice. It's likely that you want to keep for posterity the best moments from your favorite games. That means that you want to take screenshots while playing. Do you know what the Steam screenshot button is and where to find the Steam screenshot folder? If you've just started using Steam or simply don't
tutorial How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

Snip & Sketch is a Windows 10 screenshot tool that Microsoft has introduced with the October 2018 Update. In the future, it is going to replace the Snipping Tool, but so far both apps continue to exist in Windows 10 until Snip & Sketch reaches feature-parity with the Snipping Tools or it outperforms it. Here is how to open Snip & Sketch, the keyboard
tutorial How to record the screen of your Mac with the Screenshot app

How to record the screen of your Mac with the Screenshot app

MacOS Mojave includes a new app called Screenshot, designed to unify the screenshot and screen recording features. The Screenshot app has an intuitive overlay interface and makes it easier than ever to make video recordings of your screen, whether you are creating tutorials or sharing your experiences with tech support. In this guide, we show you how to use the Screenshot app to record
tutorial How to edit screenshots and images using Snip & Sketch

How to edit screenshots and images using Snip & Sketch

Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduces a new app called Snip & Sketch, meant to replace the Snipping Tool. Snip & Sketch not only lets you take screenshots of your Windows 10 desktop but also includes a built-in image editor that you can use to edit your screenshots and other images. If you want to learn how to edit screenshots and pictures, read this
tutorial Introducing Windows 8.1: How to Share Screenshots from Any App

Introducing Windows 8.1: How to Share Screenshots from Any App

Windows 8.1 comes with a bundle of many apps, from Sports and News to Finance and Health & Fitness. Chances are you are going to stumble upon some interesting content while using these apps, and you may want to quickly share a screenshot with it. Traditionally this meant using the PrtScn key, saving the screenshot in an image editor and then using another program