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How to Screenshot on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia) - 4 Ways
Summary:
This post provides 4 ways to easily take screenshots on Mac/MacBook. Learn how to capture your screen using the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party screenshot tools.
Sometimes you may want to capture a window, a portion of the screen, or the full screen on your Mac. Check the 4 methods below to easily take a screenshot on your Mac or MacBook. Step-by-step instructions are provided.
1. Screenshot on Mac/MacBook with the Built-in Screenshot Tool
Mac has a built-in screenshot tool called
Screenshot
, which you can use to capture your screen or record it. Follow the steps below:
Open Screenshot by pressing
Shift + Command + 5
. You will see several options:
Capture Entire Screen
Capture Selected Window
Capture Selected Portion
Record Entire Screen
Record Selected Portion
Select your preferred option:
Capture Entire Screen:
Click anywhere to capture the full screen.
Capture Selected Window:
Your pointer turns into a camera icon. Move it over the target window and click to capture.
Capture Selected Portion:
Drag the frame to the area you want to capture. Adjust the frame size, then click to take the screenshot.
tip
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– An easy-to-use Mac cleaner program to help free up more space on your Mac.
2. Screenshot on Mac with Keyboard Shortcuts
You can also use keyboard shortcuts for quick screenshots:
Shift + Command + 3:
Capture the full screen.
Shift + Command + 4:
Drag the crosshair to select an area, then release to capture.
Shift + Command + 4 + Space Bar:
After pressing Shift + Command + 4, press Space Bar. Move the camera pointer to a window and click it to capture. This also works for menus.
Shift + Command + 5:
Open the Screenshot tool.
Shift + Command + 6:
Capture the Touch Bar (if available).
Tips
To copy a screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it, hold
Control
with the other keys (e.g., Shift + Command + Control + 3).
After capturing, a thumbnail appears at the bottom-right corner. Click it to edit, share, or save. Otherwise, screenshots are saved to the Desktop by default.
3. Take a Screenshot on Mac with Preview
You can also use the
Preview
app to capture your screen:
Open an image or PDF in Preview.
Click
File > Take Screenshot
and choose
From Selection
,
From Window
, or
From Entire Screen
.
Position the camera or drag the crosshair over the area to capture.
Edit and save the screenshot.
4. Capture a Screenshot on Mac with Third-Party Tools
Several third-party snipping tools make capturing screenshots easy, such as
Greenshot
,
Lightshot
,
Monosnap
,
Snagit
,
ScreenRec
, and
Flameshot
. Check the
best free snipping tools for Mac
for options.
Verdict
This post introduces 4 ways to take screenshots on your Mac. You can use the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party tools to capture anything on your Mac quickly and efficiently. |
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How to Screenshot on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia) - 4 Ways
# How to Screenshot on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia) - 4 Ways


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**Summary:** This post provides 4 ways to easily take screenshots on Mac/MacBook. Learn how to capture your screen using the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party screenshot tools.
Sometimes you may want to capture a window, a portion of the screen, or the full screen on your Mac. Check the 4 methods below to easily take a screenshot on your Mac or MacBook. Step-by-step instructions are provided.

Table Of Contents
1. [1\. Screenshot on Mac/MacBook with the Built-in Screenshot Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/how-to-screenshot-on-mac#1-screenshot-on-macmacbook-with-the-built-in-screenshot-tool)
2. [2\. Screenshot on Mac with Keyboard Shortcuts](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/how-to-screenshot-on-mac#2-screenshot-on-mac-with-keyboard-shortcuts)
3. [3\. Take a Screenshot on Mac with Preview](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/how-to-screenshot-on-mac#3-take-a-screenshot-on-mac-with-preview)
4. [4\. Capture a Screenshot on Mac with Third-Party Tools](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/how-to-screenshot-on-mac#4-capture-a-screenshot-on-mac-with-third-party-tools)
Also Read: [How to Go Full Screen or Exit Full Screen on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/go-or-exit-full-screen-on-mac)
## 1\. Screenshot on Mac/MacBook with the Built-in Screenshot Tool
Mac has a built-in screenshot tool called **Screenshot**, which you can use to capture your screen or record it. Follow the steps below:
1. Open Screenshot by pressing **Shift + Command + 5**. You will see several options:
- Capture Entire Screen
- Capture Selected Window
- Capture Selected Portion
- Record Entire Screen
- Record Selected Portion
2. Select your preferred option:
- **Capture Entire Screen:** Click anywhere to capture the full screen.
- **Capture Selected Window:** Your pointer turns into a camera icon. Move it over the target window and click to capture.
- **Capture Selected Portion:** Drag the frame to the area you want to capture. Adjust the frame size, then click to take the screenshot.
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## 2\. Screenshot on Mac with Keyboard Shortcuts
You can also use keyboard shortcuts for quick screenshots:
- **Shift + Command + 3:** Capture the full screen.
- **Shift + Command + 4:** Drag the crosshair to select an area, then release to capture.
- **Shift + Command + 4 + Space Bar:** After pressing Shift + Command + 4, press Space Bar. Move the camera pointer to a window and click it to capture. This also works for menus.
- **Shift + Command + 5:** Open the Screenshot tool.
- **Shift + Command + 6:** Capture the Touch Bar (if available).
Tips
1. To copy a screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it, hold **Control** with the other keys (e.g., Shift + Command + Control + 3).
2. After capturing, a thumbnail appears at the bottom-right corner. Click it to edit, share, or save. Otherwise, screenshots are saved to the Desktop by default.
## 3\. Take a Screenshot on Mac with Preview
You can also use the **Preview** app to capture your screen:
1. Open an image or PDF in Preview.
2. Click **File \> Take Screenshot** and choose **From Selection**, **From Window**, or **From Entire Screen**.


3. Position the camera or drag the crosshair over the area to capture.
4. Edit and save the screenshot.
## 4\. Capture a Screenshot on Mac with Third-Party Tools
Several third-party snipping tools make capturing screenshots easy, such as **Greenshot**, **Lightshot**, **Monosnap**, **Snagit**, **ScreenRec**, and **Flameshot**. Check the [best free snipping tools for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-snipping-tool-for-mac) for options.
Verdict
This post introduces 4 ways to take screenshots on your Mac. You can use the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party tools to capture anything on your Mac quickly and efficiently.


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How to Screenshot on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia) - 4 Ways
**Summary:** This post provides 4 ways to easily take screenshots on Mac/MacBook. Learn how to capture your screen using the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party screenshot tools.
Sometimes you may want to capture a window, a portion of the screen, or the full screen on your Mac. Check the 4 methods below to easily take a screenshot on your Mac or MacBook. Step-by-step instructions are provided.

## 1\. Screenshot on Mac/MacBook with the Built-in Screenshot Tool
Mac has a built-in screenshot tool called **Screenshot**, which you can use to capture your screen or record it. Follow the steps below:
1. Open Screenshot by pressing **Shift + Command + 5**. You will see several options:
- Capture Entire Screen
- Capture Selected Window
- Capture Selected Portion
- Record Entire Screen
- Record Selected Portion
2. Select your preferred option:
- **Capture Entire Screen:** Click anywhere to capture the full screen.
- **Capture Selected Window:** Your pointer turns into a camera icon. Move it over the target window and click to capture.
- **Capture Selected Portion:** Drag the frame to the area you want to capture. Adjust the frame size, then click to take the screenshot.
tip
[BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner) – An easy-to-use Mac cleaner program to help free up more space on your Mac.
## 2\. Screenshot on Mac with Keyboard Shortcuts
You can also use keyboard shortcuts for quick screenshots:
- **Shift + Command + 3:** Capture the full screen.
- **Shift + Command + 4:** Drag the crosshair to select an area, then release to capture.
- **Shift + Command + 4 + Space Bar:** After pressing Shift + Command + 4, press Space Bar. Move the camera pointer to a window and click it to capture. This also works for menus.
- **Shift + Command + 5:** Open the Screenshot tool.
- **Shift + Command + 6:** Capture the Touch Bar (if available).
Tips
1. To copy a screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it, hold **Control** with the other keys (e.g., Shift + Command + Control + 3).
2. After capturing, a thumbnail appears at the bottom-right corner. Click it to edit, share, or save. Otherwise, screenshots are saved to the Desktop by default.
## 3\. Take a Screenshot on Mac with Preview
You can also use the **Preview** app to capture your screen:
1. Open an image or PDF in Preview.
2. Click **File \> Take Screenshot** and choose **From Selection**, **From Window**, or **From Entire Screen**.

3. Position the camera or drag the crosshair over the area to capture.
4. Edit and save the screenshot.
## 4\. Capture a Screenshot on Mac with Third-Party Tools
Several third-party snipping tools make capturing screenshots easy, such as **Greenshot**, **Lightshot**, **Monosnap**, **Snagit**, **ScreenRec**, and **Flameshot**. Check the [best free snipping tools for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-snipping-tool-for-mac) for options.
Verdict
This post introduces 4 ways to take screenshots on your Mac. You can use the built-in Screenshot app, keyboard shortcuts, Preview, or third-party tools to capture anything on your Mac quickly and efficiently. |
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