How to Screenshot on Windows (Snipping Tool & Shortcuts)

Quick steps: PrtScn (copy full screen), Win + Shift + S (Snipping Tool), Alt + PrtScn (active window).

This page covers

• Keyboard shortcuts
• Snipping Tool modes
• Saving & editing
• FAQs

1. Press Win + Shift + S to open Snipping Tool (Rectangular/Freeform/Window/Full-screen).
2. Select area or window to capture.
3. Edit/annotate in Snipping Tool and click Save.
4. Use PrtScn to copy full screen to clipboard; paste in apps like Paint.