{"id":44208,"date":"2026-04-24T10:32:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/?p=44208"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:22:00","slug":"how-to-screenshot-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Screenshot on Windows (8 Simple Methods)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone takes screenshots; it\u2019s a fact. It\u2019s one of those simple tasks that needs to be done sometimes. So, if you\u2019ve seen a post, an image, a design, or something funny that you want to capture and maybe edit for later, a screenshot will help you. Most users often use smartphones and PCs for it, but in this case, the guide is about showing you how to screenshot on Windows. This guide has not one, but eight methods that you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44241 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900.webp\" alt=\"How to Screenshot on Windows\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900.webp 1920w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Screenshot-on-Windows-900-1536x640.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>TIP &#8211; <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using a Windows PC and visit numerous websites a day, some of which are unknown, you should think about internet and device security. Consider using the best VPN for your Windows. A <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/buy-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliable VPN<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes a long way for device and connection encryption<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <div class=\"fastest-hd-btn\">\n <a class=\"hd-conter-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/lifetime-special-deals?a_aid=634829be4d0b2\" title=\"Get FastestVPN\">Get FastestVPN <i class=\"fa fa-hand-o-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Screenshot on Windows &#8211; 8 Easy Methods<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple of reasons why there is more than one way to take a screenshot on Windows. Most users often assume that something so easy comes with just one or two ways, but there are more. Let\u2019s get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 1 &#8211; How to Screenshot on Windows Using Classic Print Screen Key<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the absolute oldest and simplest method, dating back to the early versions of Windows. It copies an image of your entire screen to the clipboard. Here\u2019s how to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the \u201cPrtScn\u201d key on your keyboard. It\u2019s usually near the top-right corner of the keyboard next to the F12 key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the key once.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t see anything visible happening, but Windows has copied your screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, open any program that allows you to paste the image. You can test it out with Paint, a Google Docs file, Word, or an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cCtrl + V\u201d to paste the screenshot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the file if you want to keep it (Ctrl + S).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using a laptop, you will need to hold down the Fn (Function) key while pressing PrtScn (Print Screen). Some laptops label this key as &#8220;PrtSc&#8221; or &#8220;Print Screen.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 2 &#8211; Auto-Save Full Screen<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works just like the first method, but Windows automatically saves your screenshot as a file. It captures your entire screen and then saves it as a PNG file. Here\u2019s how to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the \u201cWindows\u201d key + \u201cPrtScn\u201d key at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see your screen dim briefly as soon as you press down both keys.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now open \u201cFile Explorer\u201d &gt; \u201cThis PC\u201d &gt; \u201cPictures\u201d &gt; \u201cScreenshots.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find your screenshot there, named &#8220;Screenshot (1).png.&#8221; This is if you don\u2019t have more screenshot images saved there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using a tablet, press the \u201cWindows\u201d button + \u201cVolume Down\u201d instead. This method is best if you have multiple screenshots to take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 3 &#8211; Capture Only the Active Window<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to capture the entire screen and only the program you\u2019re using, here\u2019s what you can do:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the window you want to capture to make it active.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cAlt + PrtScn.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Paint, Word, or any program that supports images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cCtrl + V\u201d to paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the image if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 4 &#8211;\u00a0How to Screenshot on Windows Using Snipping Tool Bar (Windows + Shift + S)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the easiest and most flexible built-in method. Microsoft added it to Windows 10 and improved it in Windows 11. Plus, it lets you choose which part of the screen you want to screenshot rather than the whole page. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your keyboard, press the \u201cWindows + Shift + S\u201d keys simultaneously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your screen will dim slightly, and a small bar will appear at the top with four icons:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectangle Snip (first icon) &#8211; It draws a box around anything.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeform Snip (second icon) &#8211; Draw any shape with your mouse; can create wonky designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window Snip (third icon) &#8211; Just one click on any open window to capture it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fullscreen Snip (fourth icon) &#8211; It captures everything.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your capture type and drag or click as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, you\u2019ll receive a notification in the bottom-right corner saying &#8220;Screenshot saved.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click that notification if you want to open the Snipping Tool editor. It lets you draw, highlight, or crop before saving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t click the notification, the screenshot is already on your clipboard, ready to paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, so when you click the notification and save, they go to your \u201cPictures\u201d folder. Otherwise, they stay only on the clipboard. This method is the most useful for everyday screenshot use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 5 &#8211; \u201cSnipping Tool\u201d or \u201cSnip &amp; Sketch\u201d App<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an in-built snipping tool. You will find it as \u201cSnipping Tool\u201d or, for some Windows 10 versions, as \u201cSnip &amp; Sketch.\u201d This method and tool give you way more control over what you need. Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the search toolbar, type &#8220;Snipping Tool.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you see it, open the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cNew\u201d to start a capture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select from the given four modes (Rectangle, Freeform, Window, Fullscreen).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After capturing, the image opens in the editor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is best when you need a timer, want to analyze before saving, or need to record a short screen recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 6: Xbox Game Bar<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tool is made for gamers; however, it works for any program on your PC. It\u2019s best for capturing screenshots of games or other apps. It even works well for programs that block the Print Screen key functionality. Here\u2019s how to use it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cWindows + G\u201d to open the Game Bar overlay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the Capture widget; you\u2019ll see that it has a camera icon and a record button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the camera icon to take a screenshot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use the keyboard shortcut \u201cWindows + Alt + PrtScn\u201d to take a screenshot without opening the Game Bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, the screenshots are saved in File Explorer &gt; This PC &gt; Videos &gt; Captures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 7: OneDrive Auto-Upload<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next method is via the Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage. So, if you have it, you can automatically set it up to save your screenshots. Here\u2019s how to set it up:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your taskbar, right-click the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cSettings.\u201d You can also click on \u201cHelp &amp; Settings,\u201d then \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the \u201cBackup\u201d tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the box that says &#8220;Save screenshots I capture to OneDrive.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cOK.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, after you set it up, here\u2019s what to do:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you press \u201cPrtScn\u201d or \u201cWindows + PrtScn\u201d, OneDrive automatically saves a PNG file to your OneDrive folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a small notification that confirms the save.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access these screenshots from any device where you sign into OneDrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 8: Key Combinations on Tablets<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last method on how to screenshot on Windows is for Tablet users. So, if you\u2019ve got a Windows tablet or a 2-in-1 laptop in tablet mode, you won\u2019t have a keyboard with a Print Screen key. Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the \u201cWindows\u201d logo button + Volume Down button at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The screen will dim briefly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your screenshot will then get saved to \u201cPictures\u201d &gt; \u201cScreenshots.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a pen for your surface device, double-click the top button of the \u201cSurface Pen\u201d to take a screenshot and open it in the \u201cSnip\u201d tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs &#8211; How to Screenshot on Windows<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_title\">Why is Ctrl+Shift+S not working? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>If this shortcut-key snipping functionality is not working, try directly using the Snipping Tool app. Other than that, you\u2019ll have to restart your PC or reset the snipping app. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">What\u2019s the easiest way to take a screenshot on Windows? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>The easiest method to take a screenshot on Windows is the Ctrl+Shift+S shortcut or by simply using the snipping tool app. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">How do I take a screenshot on a computer keyboard? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>On a Windows desktop, press \u201cWindows + Shift + S\u201d. This brings up the Snipping Tool so you can choose any portion of the display. If you need to capture everything on your screen and save it as a file, use \u201cWindows + PrtScn\u201d. This saves the image directly to the Pictures &gt; Screenshots folder.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">Can I take a screenshot with Ctrl+Alt? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>No, you cannot take a screenshot by just pressing Ctrl+Alt on Windows. For command key screenshots, you need to include the Print Screen (PrtSc) key. You can try pressing the Windows key with the Print Screen key. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">What is the best way to take a screenshot on Windows 11? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>The best way on your Windows 11 is by using the Snipping app or Windows+Shift+S. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">How do I take a screenshot on Mac? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>To take a screenshot on a Mac, you can use the built-in keyboard shortcuts. Press \u201cCommand+Shift+3\u201d for a full screen shot, \u201cCommand+Shift+4\u201d for a selected area, or \u201cCommand+Shift+5\u201d to launch the screenshot menu for more options. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>To Conclude<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s a wrap! You now know how to screenshot on Windows. Once you learn one method well, stick with it. This helps avoid confusion in remembering too many ways. If multiple methods are something you can remember easily, go for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Windows users eventually settle on Windows + Shift + S. This is because it offers the most flexibility without any extra steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others who don\u2019t feel the need to remember shortcut keys often go for the Snipping tool. 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