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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 8, 2026Verified January 2026How to Take a Screenshot on Mac
Capture your screen on Mac using simple keyboard shortcuts — no apps needed.
1
Full screen screenshot
~15sPress ⌘+Shift+3 to capture the entire screen. The image saves to your Desktop.
2
Selected area screenshot
~15sPress ⌘+Shift+4, then click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
3
Capture a specific window
~15sPress ⌘+Shift+4, then press Space. Click the window you want to capture (it gets a nice shadow).
4
Screenshot toolbar
~15sPress ⌘+Shift+5 to open the screenshot toolbar with all capture options plus screen recording.
5
Markup and share
~15sClick the screenshot thumbnail in the corner to open Markup. Add text, shapes, and annotations before saving.
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