Learn how to take screenshots on Windows using built-in options like the Snipping Tool, Print Screen shortcuts and the Xbox Game Bar.

Where Are Screenshots Saved In Windows 10 And 11? The most common way to capture a screenshot is by pressing the "Print Screen" key.

These simple tips show that "PrtScn" or "PrtSc" is far from being a useless button on your keyboard and actually has many uses.

We'll explore the different default locations where Windows stores your screenshots, and also how to specify it yourself, to suit your needs.

The above-mentioned Print Screen key method and the Win+PrtScn key combination copy the entire screen to the clipboard. But what if you only want to copy the active window?

On Windows 11 and Windows 10, it’s all about the Snipping Tool, though the latest version of Microsoft’s OS offers some easy shortcuts to avoid the Print Screen button if you so choose.

Microsoft is poised to make the first major change to Print Screen functionality in years. In the latest Insider builds of Windows 11, the Print Screen button activates the built-in Snipping Tool.