How to Take a Screenshot in macOS

Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image., Press Command + Shift + 3., Find your screenshot on your desktop.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image.

    Ensure all the relevant windows are visible.
  2. Step 2: Press Command + Shift + 3.

    If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise. , It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.

    Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5".
  3. Step 3: Find your screenshot on your desktop.

Detailed Guide

Ensure all the relevant windows are visible.

If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise. , It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.

Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5".

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