Updated October 2026 · 34 shortcuts
Screenshot shortcuts cheat sheet
Every way to take a screenshot, on every device, in one table. Filter by device or search for what you want to capture, like "window" or "clipboard". Click a method for step-by-step instructions.
| Device | Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Full web page | Ctrl⇧ ShiftS | FirefoxBuilt-in screenshot tool with a Save full page button. |
| Full web page | Ctrl⇧ ShiftS | Microsoft EdgeThe Screenshot tool can capture the full page. |
| Full web page | Ctrl⇧ ShiftIthenCtrl⇧ ShiftP | Google Chrome (DevTools)A hidden command in the developer tools captures the full page. |
| Windows | ⊞ Win⇧ ShiftS | Win + Shift + S (Snipping Tool overlay)Pick a rectangle, window, freeform shape or the full screen. |
| Windows | PrtScn | Print Screen keyOn current Windows 11, opens the same capture overlay. On Windows 10, copies the whole screen. |
| Windows | ⊞ WinPrtScn | Win + Print Screen (save full screen)Captures everything and saves a PNG straight to your Screenshots folder. |
| Windows | AltPrtScn | Alt + Print Screen (active window)Copies just the window you're working in to the clipboard. |
| Windows | ⊞ WinAltPrtScn | Xbox Game BarCaptures games and full-screen apps, including ones that block other tools. |
| Mac | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command3 | Shift + Command + 3 (full screen)Captures everything on screen and saves it to the desktop. |
| Mac | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command4 | Shift + Command + 4 (selected area)Drag a box around exactly what you need. |
| Mac | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command4thenSpace | Shift + Command + 4, then Space (window or menu)Capture a single window or an open menu with a clean edge. |
| Mac | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command5 | Shift + Command + 5 (Screenshot app)An on-screen toolbar with all capture modes, a timer and settings. |
| Mac | ⌃ Control⇧ Shift⌘ Command4 | Add Control to copy instead of saveAny shortcut plus Control copies the screenshot, ready to paste. |
| Mac | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command6 | Shift + Command + 6 (Touch Bar)Captures the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro models that have one. |
| Chromebook | Ctrl⇧ Shift▭▯ Show windows | Screen capture toolOne toolbar for full-screen, partial and window screenshots. |
| Chromebook | Ctrl▭▯ Show windows | Ctrl + Show windows (instant full screen)Captures the whole screen without opening the toolbar. |
| Chromebook | Ctrl⇧ ShiftF5thenCtrlF5 | External keyboard (no Show windows key)Use F5 in place of Show windows. |
| iPhone | iPhone without a Home buttonPower button + volume up. | |
| iPhone | iPhone with a Home button (Touch ID)Power button + Home button. | |
| iPad | iPad without a Home button (Face ID or Touch ID in the power button)Power + either volume button. | |
| iPad | iPad with a Home buttonPower + Home button. | |
| iPad | ⇧ Shift⌘ Command3then⇧ Shift⌘ Command4 | Keyboard shortcut (Magic Keyboard or any keyboard)Use the same shortcuts as a Mac. |
| Linux | PrtScnthen⇧ ShiftPrtScnthenAltPrtScn | GNOME (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian)Print Screen opens an overlay with area, screen and window modes. |
| Linux | PrtScnthen⊞ Meta⇧ ShiftPrtScnthen⊞ MetaPrtScn | KDE Plasma (Spectacle)Print Screen opens Spectacle, KDE's screenshot app. |
| Linux | PrtScnthenAltPrtScn | Cinnamon and XfcePrint Screen works here too. |
| Android | Power + Volume downWorks on nearly every Android phone and tablet. | |
| Samsung Galaxy | Power + Volume downWorks on every current Galaxy phone and tablet. | |
| Google Pixel | Power + Volume downThe standard Pixel shortcut. | |
| Huawei & Honor | Power + Volume downWorks on every Huawei and Honor phone. | |
| Xiaomi, Redmi & POCO | Power + Volume downWorks on every model. | |
| OnePlus | Power + Volume downWorks on every OnePlus phone. | |
| OPPO & realme | Power + Volume downWorks on every OPPO and realme phone. | |
| Motorola | Power + Volume downWorks on every Motorola phone. | |
| Sony Xperia | Power + Volume downWorks on every Xperia. |