In this article you need to know about capturing screenshots, no matter the platform—Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, and even Linux. Most of the operating systems offer robust screen-capture tools. Most are built into the device, but there’s a wealth of third-party options, as well as browser extensions, that get the job done. Here’s how do you capture a Screenshot on Android, Chrome OS, iOS/iPadOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
[A] How to screenshot on iPhone
Take a screenshot on iPhone you can do one of the following:
If you have iPhone 13 or other models with Face ID then
1. Press the side button and the volume up button at the same time.
2. Quickly release both buttons.
3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it.
If you have iPhone models with Touch ID and side button then
1. Press the side button and the Home button at the same time.
2. Quickly release both buttons.
3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it.
You will find screenshots
Open Photos, then go to Albums > Media Types > Screenshots.
[B] How to Take a Screenshot on an Android device
You can take a picture/screenshot of your phone’s screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, and share the image.
First, open the screen that you want to capture. Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time. If that doesn’t work, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Then tap Screenshot. If neither of these work, go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help. At the bottom left, you’ll find a preview of your screenshot. On some phones, at the top of the screen, you’ll find a Screenshot capture
[C] How to Take a Screenshot on Linux
Taking a screenshot on Linux isn’t quite as straightforward as it is on other operating systems.
Press.PrtScn to take a full-screen screenshot. The screenshot will show everything on your display. You will be prompted to select where you would like to save the screenshot file.
Press.Alt+PrtScn to take a screenshot of a window. This shortcut will create a screenshot of your active window. The file will be created in your Pictures folder.
When you use a keyboard shortcut, the image is automatically saved in your Pictures folder in your home folder with a file name that begins with Screenshot and includes the date and time it was taken.
[D] How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 11
If you want to take screenshots use the Windows+PrtSc keyboard combination to capture the whole screen or use the Snipping Tool to select a mode, choose a screenshot delay period, and adjust settings from the Options box.
You can also use PrtSc in conjunction with OneDrive. Open Settings > Backup in OneDrive and check Automatically Save Screenshots to ensure that all screengrabs are saved in a folder in the cloud.
You can use Windows 11’s Snipping Tool. To run it, open the Start menu and type “snipping,” then click the Snipping Tool icon. When the Snipping Tool opens, click “New” to start a new capture and it allows you to perform a rectangular snip, freeform snip, window snip, and full-screen snip.
The web browser Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge all support add-ons/extensions that extend browser usability. Here are a few screen capture add-ons that will fit right into your browser.
I). Awesome Screenshot
Over 2 Million users love this awesome screen recorder and screenshot tool. Awesome Screenshot is a free extension that captures a whole page or a section, and then quickly annotates it before sharing instantly.
II). Nimbus Screen Screenshot
Nimbus Screen Screenshot is a free extension. Nimbus Capture also allows taking screenshots of an entire web page or a selected area. It helps you better collaborate and works perfectly on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. You can annotate your screen and make your point clear with arrows, texts, and highlights.
III). Lightshot
Lightshot is free and The fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. Lightshot works on Windows and Mac. The extension allows you to select any area on your desktop and take its screenshot with 2 button clicks. You can edit screenshots instantly when taking them or later using a powerful online editor.