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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://www.yandex.com/support/common/en/llms.txt


# How to take a screenshot

A screenshot is a picture of a computer or mobile device screen taken using standard tools or a special program.

[In Yandex Disk](https://yandex.ru/support/disk-desktop-windows/screenshots.html) (Windows, macOS)

[In Yandex Browser](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/working-with-files/screenshots.html)

{% cut "**Windows 7–11**" %} 

#### How to take a screenshot {#concept1}

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- Computer

    
    Press the **Print Screen** button (it's sometimes called **PrntScrn**, **PrtScn**, **PrtScr**, or **PrtSc**) on the keyboard, and a snapshot of the entire screen will be copied to the clipboard.

    ![](../_assets/klava10.png)

    To take a screenshot of the active window, press and hold **Alt** + **PrtScn**.
    
    
    {% note info %}
    
    In Windows 8.1 and above, use the keyboard shortcut **Win** + **PrtScn** to quickly take a screenshot of the entire screen and automatically save it to the `Users\(Username)\Pictures\Screenshots` folder.
    
    {% endnote %}
    
    

- Laptop

    
    Use the keyboard shortcut **Fn** + **PrtScn**. Select the area you want to capture. The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard.

    ![](../_assets/klava11.png)

    To take a screenshot of the active window, press and hold **Fn** + **Alt** + **PrtScn**.
    
    
    {% note info %}
    
    In Windows 8.1 and above, use the keyboard shortcut **Win** + **PrtScn** to quickly take a screenshot of the entire screen and automatically save it to the `Users\(Username)\Pictures\Screenshots` folder.
    
    {% endnote %}

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#### Paint in Windows

1. To open Paint, go to **Start** → **Programs** → **Standard** → **Paint**.
    
1. Use the keyboard shortcut **Ctrl** + **V** or click **Paste** in the top menu of the application (for Windows 7 and above).

    ![](../_assets/scissors-paste.png)

    If necessary, add text or highlight image elements.
    
1. Click **File** → **Save as** or click ![](../_assets/save-button.png).

    ![](../_assets/scissors-save3.png)


{% note info %}

Save image files in JPG or PNG formats, which make the optimal file size to be emailed. In Paint, click **File** → **Save as** and select a format in the **File type** box.

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#### Snipping Tool in Windows

You can use the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot of a part of your desktop or the whole screen.


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- Windows 8–11

    
    1. Enter `snipping tool` in the search bar and click the application name.

    1. Choose a mode: rectangular or free-form snip. Press **New** and take a screenshot of a window or the entire screen.

        ![](../_assets/scissors-form-w11.png){width=60%}

    1. In the editing window, you can write over the image using the **Pen** tool or highlight a part of text with the **Highlighter**.

        ![](../_assets/scissors-mark-w11.png){width=60%}

    1. Press **Save as** ![](../_assets/save-button-w11.png).
    

- Windows 7

    
    1. To find the application, go to **Start** →**Programs** → **Standard** or type `snipping tool` in the search bar and click the application name that shows up in results.

        ![](../_assets/scissors.png)

    1. Press **New** and select a rectangular or free-form snip. Take a screenshot of a window or the entire screen.

        ![](../_assets/scissors-form.png)

    1. In the editing window, you can write over the image using the **Pen** tool or highlight a part of text with the **Highlighter**.

        ![](../_assets/scissors-mark.png){width=80%}

    1. Press **Save as** ![](../_assets/save-button.png).

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{% cut "**macOS**" %}

#| 
|| Take a screenshot of the computer screen | **⌘ Cmd** + **Shift** + **3** ||
|| Take a screenshot of a selected area | **⌘ Cmd** + **Shift** + **4** and select the area you want to capture ||
|| Take a screenshot of the active window | **⌘ Cmd** + **Shift** + **4**, then press the **spacebar** ||
|| Copy a screenshot to the clipboard | **⌘ Cmd** + **Shift** + **3** + **Ctrl** ||
|#

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{% cut "**Android**" %}

To take a screenshot, press and hold the **Volume down** and **Power** buttons for about two seconds.

![](../_assets/scn-android.png)

Screenshots are saved in the standard **Gallery** app.


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On some smartphone models (for example, Samsung Galaxy S7 and HTC with a **Home** button), you need to press and hold **Power** and **Home**.

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{% cut "**iOS**" %}


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Press and hold the **Top** button and the **Home** button for a few seconds.

![](../_assets/scn-iphone-7.png)

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{% cut "**iPhone X–16**" %}


Press and hold the **Side** button and the **Volume up** button for a few seconds.

![](../_assets/scn-ios.png)

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Screenshots are saved in the standard **Photos** app.

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