Screenshot one window
Captures just the active window with no desktop clutter around it.
WindowsAlt+PrtScn
Mac⌘+⇧+4+Space
How to use it
- Click the window you want.
- Windows: press Alt + PrtScn to copy it. Mac: press ⌘ + ⇧ + 4, then Space, then click the window.
- Paste it (Windows) or find it on your desktop (Mac).
Pro tip
Mac window screenshots include a soft shadow. Hold Option while clicking to leave it out.
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