Capture the Entire Screen on Mac
Keyboard Shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 3
Saves as a file on your desktop (or clipboard if you also hold Ctrl).
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Keyboard Shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 3
Saves as a file on your desktop (or clipboard if you also hold Ctrl).
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Keyboard Shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 4
Drag to select an area. Press Space to toggle window selection mode.
Snipping Tool (Modern): ⊞ Win + Shift + S
Classic Print Screen: PrtScn (full screen) or Alt + PrtScn (active window)
Screenshots are copied to clipboard by default. Use Snipping Tool for annotations and advanced screen capture options.
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Face ID Models: Side + Volume Up
Touch ID Models: Home + Power
Thumbnail appears briefly—tap to edit or swipe left to save instantly.
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Most Devices: Power + Volume Down
Samsung Devices: Swipe palm edge across screen (if enabled in settings)
Google Pixel: Power + Volume Down or use Quick Settings tile
Find screenshots in Gallery > Screenshots or via your Photos app. Access more Android shortcuts and gestures.
Full Screen Capture: Ctrl + Show Windows (F5)
Partial Screen Capture: Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows
Active Window: Ctrl + Alt + Show Windows
Screenshots save to Downloads folder by default. Discover more Chrome OS productivity shortcuts.
GNOME (Default): PrtScn (full screen), Alt + PrtScn (active window)
KDE Spectacle: Shift + PrtScn for region selection
Command Line: Use scrot or import for advanced capture options
Tools like Flameshot (flameshot gui) offer advanced annotations and editing features. Explore complete Linux shortcut guide.
All Platforms: Learn the fastest ways to capture your screen regardless of your device
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Our comprehensive keyboard shortcuts and screenshot guide covers all major operating systems including Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, and Linux. Whether you're a developer, designer, student, or professional, mastering these shortcuts will significantly boost your productivity and workflow efficiency.
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