If you are a Mac user and need print Screen quickly and easily, you are in the right place. In this article we will explain step by step how to print screen on mac so you can capture and save what you're watching on your computer. It doesn't matter if you're using a MacBook, iMac, or Mac Mini, we'll show you different ways to do it without complications. Read on to find out how to do it.

– Step by step -- How to Print Screen on Mac

Step by step -- How to Print Screen on Mac

• To take a full screenshot on your Mac, simultaneously press Command + Shift + 3. This will automatically save the screenshot to your desktop with the name “Screenshot [date and time].”
• If you prefer to capture only part of the screen, press Command + Shift + 4. This will change your cursor to an area selector and you can choose the section you want to capture. Once selected, release the cursor and the screenshot will be saved to your desktop as in the previous step.
• To take a screenshot of a specific window, press Command + Shift + 4 + Spacebar. Then, click on the window you want to capture. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop as “Screenshot [date and time].”

FAQ

1. How can I print screen on Mac?

1. While on the screen you want to capture, press Command + Shift + 3 simultaneously.
2. The screenshot will automatically be saved to your desktop as an image file.

2. Is there a way to capture only part of the screen on Mac?

1. While on the screen you want to capture, press Command + Shift + 4 simultaneously.
2. The cursor will become an area selector. Click and drag to select the part of the screen you want to capture.
3. The screenshot will automatically be saved to your desktop as an image file.

3. Can I capture only one active window on Mac?

1. While in the window you want to capture, press Command + Shift + 4 simultaneously.
2. Press the space bar. The cursor will turn into a camera.
3. Click on the window you want to capture.
4. The screenshot will automatically be saved to your desktop as an image file.

4. How can I capture screenshot and save it to clipboard on Mac?

1. While on the screen you want to capture, press Command + Control + Shift + 3 simultaneously.
2. The screenshot will be saved to the clipboard.

5. Can I edit the screenshot after taking it on Mac?

1. Open the screenshot in the Preview app.
2. Use Preview's editing tools to modify the image as desired.

6. Is there any third-party app to capture screen on Mac?

1. Yes, there are several apps available in the Mac App Store, such as Skitch, Monosnap, or Lightshot, that offer additional screenshot functionality.
2. Download the app of your choice and follow the developer's instructions to capture screen using the app.

7. Can I change the format in which the screenshot is saved on Mac?

1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
2. Enter the command defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg to change the format to JPEG, or defaults write com.apple.screencapture type png to change the format to PNG.
3. Press Enter and restart your Mac for the changes to take effect.

8. How can I schedule a screenshot on Mac?

1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
2. Enter the command screencapture -T 10 capture.png to take a screenshot 10 seconds after entering the command.

9. Is there a way to record screen on Mac instead of taking static screenshots?

1. Use the QuickTime Player app that comes pre-installed on Mac to record the screen.
2. Open QuickTime Player, select "File" in the menu bar, and choose "New Screen Recording."
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to start screen recording.

10. Can I quickly share a screenshot taken on Mac?

1. After taking the screenshot, click the image on your desktop to select it.
2. Select the share option from the drop-down menu.
3. Choose the platform or sharing method you want, such as email, Messages, or AirDrop.

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