You probably take 100 screenshots a day. Perhaps you like to screenshot receipts for purchases online or outfit ideas onInstagramor even your chats. Whatever your reason may be, it’s crucial to know how to take a screenshot no matter what device you’re currently using. Fortunately, if you own aChromebook, it’s easier than ever to take a screenshot of anything your heart desires. Here’s how - plus how to find and edit the screenshots. We even tell you how to record your screen and find that video on your Chromebook, if you want.
You can thank us later.
How to screenshot on Chromebook
There are two ways to take screenshots on Chromebooks: Either by using key combinations or by using Quick Settings.
Keyboard shortcuts
The fastest way to take a screenshot is by using key combinations.
Screen Capture options in Quick Settings
The Quick Settings menu also lets you access screenshot options such as take a partial screenshot or windows screenshot.
How to record your screen on Chromebook
Did you know you’re able to also record your screen - like a video of it? You need to dive into Quick Settings and then the Screen record menu.
If you click on the Settings icon, you can adjust your audio input, decide if your mic should be live, and choose the folder to save your recording.
How to find and edit your screenshot or screen recording on Chromebook
Recordings and screenshots get saved to your “Downloads” folder unless you’ve otherwise specified (more on that below.) But, after you’ve taken the screenshot or recording, it will appear in a pop-up above the Quick Settings menu. Click on it to show it in the folder. You can also click on the Edit or Delete buttons. The Edit button will let you crop, rotates, rescale, annotate, and even adjust the lighting.
How to change where your screenshots or screen recordings save on Chromebook
To change where your screenshots or recordings are saved, follow these steps.
Want to know more?
Google has asupport pagewith more instructions about how to take a screenshot or screen recording on Chromebook.
