How to Take a Screenshot on Mac?
Unlike Windows, Mac doesn’t have a Print Screen key, but it offers powerful built-in screenshot tools. Whether you need to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a selected portion, Mac’s screen snipping features make it easy.
In this guide, you’ll learn the best shortcuts for Mac screenshot, how to take a print screen on Mac, and advanced options for capturing and editing images.
Screen Snip on Mac – Best Screenshot Shortcuts
| Action | Mac Screenshot Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Capture the entire screen | Cmd + Shift + 3 |
| Capture a selected area | Cmd + Shift + 4, then drag to select |
| Capture a specific window | Cmd + Shift + 4, then press Space, click the window |
| Open Screenshot Toolbar (More Options) | Cmd + Shift + 5 |
| Capture Touch Bar (MacBook Pro only) | Cmd + Shift + 6 |
📌 Tip: Screenshots are saved by default to your Desktop. You can change the save location in the Screenshot Toolbar (Cmd + Shift + 5).
How to Use the Screenshot Toolbar on Mac
For more control over screenshots, use Cmd + Shift + 5, which opens the screenshot toolbar with options to:
✅ Capture full screen, window, or selected portion
✅ Record the screen (video capture)
✅ Change screenshot save location
✅ Set a timer for delayed captures
📌 Tip: If you take frequent screenshots, pin the Screenshot app (Cmd + Shift + 5) to your Dock for quick access.
Where to Find Screenshots on Mac?
By default, Mac screenshots are saved to the Desktop. You can:
- Drag and drop them into emails, documents, or messages.
- Change the save location via
Cmd + Shift + 5→ Options.
📌 Tip: Press Cmd + V in an app like Pages or Notes to paste the screenshot directly.
Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.
https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/
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