How to Print Screen on Mac
Have you ever wanted print your Mac screen to capture an image of what you are seeing at that moment? Don't worry! In this article we will show you how to print screen on mac quickly and easily. You will learn how to perform this function using just a few keys and also how to save the capture to your device. Keep reading to discover all the tricks and secrets to print screen on your Mac.
– Step by step -- How to Print Screen on Mac
- Open the window or screen you want to capture on your Mac.
- Locate your Mac keyboard and look for the "Shift" + "Command" + "4" key.
- Press and release the "Shift" + "Command" + "4" keys. You will see that the cursor turns into a cross.
- Use the cross to select the area of the screen you want to capture. Click and drag to select the area.
- Release the mouse click. You will hear a sound as if you have taken a photo.
- Find the screenshot on your Mac desktop with the name “Screenshot” followed by the date and time it was taken.
FAQ
1. How can I print screen on my Mac?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 simultaneously.
- The screenshot will automatically be saved to your desktop as an image file.
2. Is there another way to capture the screen on a Mac?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 to manually select the area you want to capture.
- Drag the cursor to select the area of the screen you want to capture.
3. How can I capture a specific window on my Mac?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
- Then press the space bar and the cursor will turn into a camera.
- Click on the window you want to capture.
4. Can I copy the screenshot instead of saving it as a file?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Control + Shift + 3 to copy the screenshot to the clipboard.
- You can then paste the image into a program such as a Word document or email.
5. How can I change the format in which the screenshot is saved?
- Open the application Port on your Mac.
- Enter the following command: defaults write com.apple.screencapture type pdf (or whatever format you prefer) and press Enter.
- Restart the system interface with the command killall SystemUIServer.
6. Can I capture the screen of a single app instead of the entire screen?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
- Hold down the key space bar and click on the application window you want to capture.
7. How can I capture the screen and save it directly to the Clipboard?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Control + Shift + 4.
- The screenshot will be copied directly to the clipboard.
8. Can I assign a custom keyboard shortcut to capture the screen?
- Go to System preferences and click Keyboard.
- Select the tab Keyboard shortcuts and then Screenshots.
- Assign a custom shortcut for Take a screenshot y Capture Area.
9. How can I increase the screenshot quality on my Mac?
- Press the key Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 to open the Screen capture.
- In the options, choose Quality and select High.
10. Is there a recommended app to capture screen on Mac?
- Yes, a good option is to use Grabber, an app that offers more features and options for capturing screen on Mac.
- Download the application from the App Store and follow the instructions to use it.