Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook comes down to a few keyboard shortcuts. We’ve rounded up what those shortcuts are, as well as some tips on what to do with them in Chrome OS.
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How to take a full screen screenshot on a Chromebook
To take a screenshot of everything on the screen, press the following keys simultaneously: Ctrl + Show windows.
The latter button is usually on the top row in between Full screen and Reduce the brightness buttons, as shown above. It resembles a rectangle followed by two lines and replaces the typical one F5 key found on standard keyboards.
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How to upload screenshots to the cloud
After pressing both keys, a notification appears in the lower right corner showing a thumbnail of your screenshot, as shown above. By selecting a thumbnail you get to Downloads folder, where all screenshots go by default, making them available offline. You can also access screenshots by selecting the blue one Files folder style icon on the shelf and selecting any Images or Downloads.
Chrome OS tags all screenshots with the date and time they were taken.
Because Chrome OS saves screenshots locally on your device, they won’t be available on Google Drive unless you manually upload them to the cloud. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Files application and select any Images or Downloads listed on the left.
Step 2: Select the screenshot you want to upload. To load more, select Check mark icon on each screenshot (thumbnail view) or draw a box around the files using the mouse or touchpad (list view).
Step 3: Choose Share button located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Choose Ready to drive on the drop-down menu. As shown below, you can send the screenshot to other accounts, such as OneDrive and Dropbox. Read our guide on how to use Google Drive for more helpful tips.
If you have a Chromebook with a 360-degree hinge like the Pixelbook, skip to the “Tablet Mode Screenshots” section of this guide for an alternative touch-based method.
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How to Capture a Specific Area for a Chromebook Screenshot
In addition to the full capture, you can create a window to capture a portion of the screen using Ctrl + Shift + Show windows shortcut.
Step 1: Hold down Ctrl + Shift buttons simultaneously, then press Show Windows button.
Step 2: The screen dims and the cursor temporarily changes to a crosshair. Use the crosshair to start one corner of the recording area and hold down the mouse button or touchpad.
Step 3: Drag the cursor across the screen using your mouse or finger until you create a frame.
Step 4: Release the mouse button or lift your finger to complete the frame and capture the screen.
Step 5: The captured window is saved in the Images and Downloads folders, same as a full screen shot.
Note: If you’re running Chrome OS 88 or later and have enabled the new Screen Capture utility using flags, you’ll see a new toolbar appear at the bottom of your screen with Screenshot and Partially buttons selected by default. You’ll also see buttons to switch to full screen or windowed mode.
How to take screenshots in tablet mode using buttons
Many Chrome OS 2-in-1 and tablet devices may not have instant keyboard access. Do not worry; there is a simple screenshot shortcut you can use in tablet mode.
Step 1: Press the following physical buttons simultaneously: Power + volume down.
Step 2: Your screen registers a screenshot and captures a full-screen image.
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How to take full screenshots in tablet mode using a stylus
Follow these steps to take a screenshot in tablet mode using a stylus.
Step 1: Choose Pencil (or Pencil).
Step 2: Use the stylus to select Take a screenshot option. This takes a screenshot of the entire screen.
How to take partial screenshots in tablet mode using a pen
Do you want to capture only part of the screen with the stylus in tablet mode? Follow these steps:
Step 1: Choose Pencil (or Pencil).
Step 2: Use the stylus to select Recording region option.
Step 3: Touch and hold the starting point on the screen with the stylus.
Step 4: Drag your pencil to the last point, creating a frame.
Step 5: Release to take a screenshot.
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Editing screenshots
Screenshots taken with Chrome OS are ready to share, but if you need to edit them first, familiarize yourself with the built-in image editor. Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Choose blue Files folder icon on the shelf and select Images or Downloads listed on the left.
Step 2: Select your screenshot to open it in the Gallery app. If it’s not your default image viewer, right-click the file and select Gallery from the pop-up menu.
Step 3: Along the top Gallery application, you will see a toolbar with the following tools: Crop and rotate, Rescaleand Filters for lighting. Each tool opens a panel on the right, providing adjustable settings. For example, Filters for lighting the tool offers sliders for Exposure, Contrast, and Saturationas shown above.
Step 4: Along with the three main editing tools, you’ll see buttons to undo and redo any changes you make.
Step 5: When you’re done, click the blue one Save button to save changes to the original file.
Step 6: Alternatively, click the blue one Down arrow icon to save the edited image as a modified copy.
Using external keyboards
If you’re using a Chrome OS desktop (Chromebox) or an external keyboard attached to a Chromebook, the keyboard likely uses a row of standard function keys instead of Chrome’s dedicated row of buttons. Here are the Chrome OS commands that replace the typical function key commands:
- F1 — Previous page
- F2 — Next page
- F3 — Refresh
- F4 — Full screen
- F5 — Show windows
- F6 — Decrease brightness
- F7 — Increase brightness
- F8 — Mute sound
- F9 — Volume down
- F10 — Increase volume
Step 1: To take a screenshot, type Ctrl + F5 on a standard keyboard.
Step 2: For partial recording, press Ctrl + Shift first and then follows F5.
Step 3: You can also customize the shortcut by pressing Alt + Shift + S,
Step 4: Then select Settings > Device > Keyboard. There you can change the function of your buttons.
Other screen recording tools
The built-in image tools for Chrome OS are a bit lackluster, but there are plenty of apps and extensions on Google’s Chrome Web Store to help add extra functionality. Here are some useful picks:
Lightshot: Lightshot is a great option for beginners that allows you to drag and drop a screenshot over any part of the screen. You can edit the screenshot in place, then download or upload it to the cloud. It is easy to use and widely applicable for most purposes.
FireShot: Save the entire page as an image without multiple screenshots. You can save in multiple formats and send them directly to OneNote or via email.
Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder: For those who want a broader, more powerful tool, Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder lets you choose between screenshot and screen recording so you can also record video whenever you want. The app also supports notes and simple blurring.
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