Copy a screenshot instead of saving it
On a Mac, add Control to any screenshot shortcut and it goes to the clipboard instead of becoming a file on your desktop.
WindowsNo built-in shortcut
Mac⌃+⌘+⇧+4
How to use it
- Press ⌃ + ⌘ + ⇧ + 4 and drag a box (or ⌃ + ⌘ + ⇧ + 3 for the full screen).
- Nothing is saved to the desktop.
- Paste it straight into an email, chat or document with ⌘ + V.
Pro tip
Perfect for sharing quick screenshots in Slack or Messages without cluttering your desktop.
Heads up: Windows' Win + Shift + S already copies to the clipboard by default.
Next up in Screenshots
- Screenshot part of the screenWin+Shift+S
- Screenshot the whole screenWin+PrtScn
- Screenshot one windowAlt+PrtScn
- Open the screenshot and screen-recording toolbar⌘+⇧+5
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