Apple’s Mac ecosystem is a really nice one, especially if you’re all in and have aniPhone,Apple Watchor other Apple devices to loop into your system. It can sometimes be a little confusing for those who are new to Apple to work out how basic things are done, though. One example is taking a screenshot or screen snip.
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There are two main ways to take a screenshot on a Mac – with the Screenshot app or by using keyboard shortcuts. The process using the Screenshot app is easier to remember and also houses additional options like screen recordings. The keyboard shortcuts, on the other hand, tend to be faster. We’ll guide you through how to take screenshots on a Mac along with helpful tricks you can do with that resulting snip.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac using the app
On every Mac, there’s an app literally called Screenshot that can handle all of your snipping and screenshot needs, as well as letting you record your screen or a portion of it. Using the Screenshot app gives you clear options over using keyboard shortcuts, although once you learn the keyboard shortcuts, you’ll forget all about the app because it’s so much quicker to press a couple of keys. That said, let’s take a look at all the different ways to take a screenshot on your Mac.
To take a screenshot on Mac using the built-in app, you’ll first need to know where to find and open it. There are a few different methods:
After opening the Screenshot app, a small toolbar will appear on your screen, providing you with various screenshot tools and options. You can click and drag the toolbar around your screen if you need to get it out of the way, for example. If you’re unsure what each button does, hover your mouse over each icon, and you will see the name of each option. Here’s a quick rundown of what each tool does once you click on it:
When you click on any of the respective icons, the Screenshot app behaves accordingly. Here’s what you can expect for each option:
Optional: Use theOptionsdrop-down menu to adjust your preferences. Here, you can choose where to save the resulting file and whether a preview of the image hovers in the corner of your screen after taking the screenshot.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac using keyboard shortcuts
While using the Screenshot app is straightforward and easy to remember, macOS’s keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to take a screenshot.
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How to screen record on a Mac
While you can easily take a photo of your screen on a Mac using just keyboard shortcuts, to take a video of your screen, you’ll need to use the Screenshot app.
How do you copy and paste a screenshot on Mac?
When you take a screenshot on a Mac, a thumbnail preview will remain in the corner of the screen. You can drag and drop that small preview into an openPages documentor an open email to quickly add the image to what you are already working on.
The other option is to copy and paste the screenshot. To do that, you’ll follow the steps above, except when you click to take the screenshot, hold down the control key. That copies the screenshot automatically. Then, you can use thecommand + Vkeyboard shortcut to paste the screenshot in the desired spot.
Where do screenshots go on a Mac?
By default, the screenshots on a Mac are saved to the desktop. However, it is possible to change where the resulting images are saved. While in the Screenshot app, click on “options” to choose a new location to save the files to.
How do you crop a screenshot on a Mac?
The easiest way to crop a screenshot on a Mac is to use the Capture Selected Portion tool in Screenshot, or theShift + Command + 4keyboard shortcut. This allows you to draw a box around what you want to include, so you won’t need to crop it later.
If you want to crop an existing screenshot, you’ll need aphoto editor. But, the Preview app that comes with your Mac will work.
