It is very easy to take a screenshot with any mobile , but you should know that you can also do it from your computer , the difference is that there are several ways in which the screenshot is taken, one is to save it automatically and another to keep it in the clipboard until use.
Similarly, you have the advantage of using third-party applications such as Lightshot software or natively using Windows system tools . It is very important to know that this is valid for any version of Windows that you use.
How to Automatically Save Screenshots on my Computer?
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- How to take a screenshot in Windows 10?
- full screen
- from a single window
- What are the steps to save screenshots automatically?
- Using win + print screen
- With Lightshot software
How to take a screenshot in Windows 10?
There are applications to record the screen of Windows 10 that is responsible for taking screenshots, but the system also has its own tool, which gives us the option of taking screenshots without downloading anything. Learn how to do it as follows:
full screen
The easiest method to take a full screenshot is by pressing the ‘Windows + ImpPnt’ key combination , the Impr key changes its name a little according to the keyboard model, you can search in your browser where the key is located to print using the data of your keyboard model.
Also, when using this combination of keys, your screenshot is automatically saved in the ‘Screenshot’ folder located in images . If it’s the first one you do, then this folder is created automatically, just open the file explorer and go to the images folder.
from a single window
To take a screenshot specifying only one window, you must use the default Windows 10 snipping tool , since from the key combination it is not possible. Learn how to do it as follows:
- Open the snipping tool in Windows 10, press start and use the search engine, or you can also run the ‘snippingtool’ command.
- Tap where it says ‘Mode’ to display the options.
- Enable the ‘ Window Clipping‘ option .
- You will notice that the cursor changes to a selection hand, just click on the window you want to take the screenshot.
- A preview of the capture made in the snipping tool opens.
- Click ‘File’ and then ‘Save As’.
- Choose the output format either PNG or JPG.
- Click on save and done.
What are the steps to save screenshots automatically?
It is important to know that when using the snipping tool to take screenshots we are doing the procedure manually. That is, it is not done alone , but of course, this does not apply when we take a full screen shot. Likewise, we can use an app that saves the captures made. Learn how to do it as follows:
Using win + print screen
When using the key combination ‘Windows + print screen’ to take a screenshot, the screenshots are saved automatically, but you should know that we cannot specify any specific window or fragment. Since it only takes the screen completely.
The advantage is that later we can locate our screenshot and with a design program like Paint 3D you can cut out the piece you need , be it a window or a specific fragment. A tip that you should know is that when you press the keys, your screen blinks, confirming that the capture was successful.
With Lightshot software
Lightshot Software is a very useful tool to take screenshots and these are automatically saved on your Windows 10 PC, all you have to do is configure it as follows:
- Download and install the Lightshot programon your Windows 10 PC.
- Right-click on the icon displayed on the desktop to display the options menu.
- Go to ‘Options’.
- Click on the ‘ Hotkeys‘ tab .
- Check the box for ‘Instantly save full screen capture’.
- Customize the keys of this command and voila.
In the same way as the snipping tool, when you press the custom key combination you will notice that a screenshot is saved automatically , it is recommended to create an account in Lightshot in order to be able to use all the features or functions that the software offers .