Introduction
Need to capture a moment on your Mac? Whether you’re snapping a full screen, a single window, or a custom area, macOS offers powerful built-in screenshot tools. This guide walks you through all the methods to take screenshots like a pro.
1. Take a Full-Screen Screenshot
Why it matters
Quickly capture everything visible on your screen.
Steps
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3.
- The image is saved to your desktop.
Tip
Hold Control to copy the screenshot to your clipboard instead.
2. Capture a Selected Portion
Why it matters
Useful for grabbing only the section of the screen you need.
Steps
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
- Click and drag to highlight the area.
- Release to take the screenshot.
3. Capture a Specific Window
Why it matters
Avoid cropping later by capturing just one app window.
Steps
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar.
- Click on the window to capture.
4. Use the Screenshot Toolbar
Why it matters
Gives you access to advanced features like screen recording and timer.
Steps
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 5.
- Choose your desired option from the toolbar.
Final Thoughts
With these simple shortcuts, taking a screenshot on your Mac is effortless. Try them all to find which one fits your workflow best.