What is a screenshot?

A screenshot is a digital image that shows the contents of a computer display. They are also known as a screen capture or screen grab.nnScreenshots are created by taking a ‘photo’ of the computer screen. nnWith Screencast-O-Matic, you can easily capture an image of your computer screen with the screenshot tool.nnA list of tutorials in our Tutorials page.

How do I take screenshots?

It’s easy to take a screenshot with Screencast-O-Matic. You can take a screenshot on your Mac or Windows device.nnLog in to your Screencast-O-Matic account or if you’re a new user, sign up for a Screencast-O-Matic account. nnWhen you log in to your hosting account, you’ll notice several icons on the upper right.nnClick on the ‘camera’ icon to capture screenshots. You can capture a window, full screen, or a specific area with our screenshot tool.nnHere’s a full video tutorial on how to take a screenshot.

How to screenshot on a Mac?

Taking a screenshot on a Mac is easy with Screencast-O-Matic. nnFirst log in or create an account with Screencast-O-Matic. Once you are logged into your hosting account, click on the camera icon to start taking a screenshot.nnA detailed article is available in our knowledge base. “How to take a screenshot with Screencast-O-Matic‘

Where is my screenshot?

Once you’ve taken a screenshot, a quick actions notification will appear. nnYou have three options:nnEdit Image: You can add annotations, blurs, shapes, and more with the Image Editor.nScreenshot Folder: Head directly to your screenshot folder where your screenshot is stored.nUpload on Screencast-O-Matic: Upload and publish to share your screenshot with your team.n*By default, your screenshot is saved in your clipboard.nnTo find out more, you can head to our tutorials for complete details.

How do I edit my screenshot?

Screencast-O-Matic has made it easier for you to edit your screenshots. nnOnce you take a screenshot, you can choose to save, edit, or share your screenshot. Click on ‘Edit’ to start editing your screenshot.nnThe Screenshot Image Editor will appear. Simply edit your screenshot by clicking any of the editing tools in the editor.nnYou can resize and crop your image, add blurs to hide sensitive information, or use text, arrows, steps, and shapes to provide more visual explanations.

Can I add a screenshot to my video?

Absolutely! You can add any screenshot to a video project.nnYou can overlay the screenshot or image on your video timeline. nnHere’s a quick video to show you how to get it done.

Communicate clearly with screenshots

Capture any part of your screen, edit and annotate for context, then share anywhere. Simple, fast, and free.

Available for free on Mac and Windows.

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Give clear feedback

Eliminate confusion and improve collaboration with visual communication.

Ship code faster

Fix bugs quickly, improve documentation, and showcase your product.

Delight customers

Easily create customer support materials and tutorials with annotated screenshots.

Type less, say more

Get your point across quickly with screenshots. Share in any communication channel.

Quickly capture and share your screen for free

Capture your screen with a single click

Use the free, intuitive screenshot tool for Mac or Windows. Click and drag to capture a specific area with our easy snipping tool, single-click to capture a window, or press enter to capture your full screen.

Easily edit and annotate screenshots

Crop, edit, and annotate screenshots with the free image editor. Add arrows, highlights, and rich text. Blur out sensitive information. Quickly add numbered steps to screenshots to guide your audience.

Use the free image editor to crop and edit screenshots

Share screenshots anywhere

Save, organize, and share your screenshots in any channel. Upload to Screencast-O-Matic to easily share a link. Save in the cloud and secure your content with robust privacy controls, including password protection.

Record your screen and webcam

Easily record your screen, webcam, or both with quick access to the free screen recorder. Edit recordings in the intuitive video editor. Take a screenshot and add it instantly to your video project. Create, share, and streamline your workflow.

Take a screenshot on Mac or Windows with the quick launch screenshot tool

Quick launch on Mac or Windows

Screencast-O-Matic’s free screenshot software is available on both Mac and Windows. Easily access and launch the screenshot tool, free screen recorder, and video editor all from your taskbar or menu bar icon, or view your content hosted securely in the cloud.

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Screenshots: Frequently Asked Questions

What is a screenshot?
How do I take screenshots?

It’s easy to take a screenshot with Screencast-O-Matic. You can take a screenshot on your Mac or Windows device.

Log in to your Screencast-O-Matic account or if you’re a new user, sign up for a Screencast-O-Matic account.

When you log in to your hosting account, you’ll notice several icons on the upper right.

Click on the ‘camera’ icon to capture screenshots. You can capture a window, full screen, or a specific area with our screenshot tool.

Here’s a full video tutorial on how to take a screenshot.
How to screenshot on a Mac
Where is my screenshot?
Once you’ve taken a screenshot, a quick actions notification will appear.

You have three options:
1. Edit Image: You can add annotations, blurs, shapes, and more with the Image Editor.
2. Screenshot Folder: Head directly to your screenshot folder where your screenshot is stored.
3. Upload on Screencast-O-Matic: Upload and publish to share your screenshot with your team.
*By default, your screenshot is saved in your clipboard.

To find out more, you can head to our tutorials for complete details.
How do I edit my screenshot?

Screencast-O-Matic has made it easier for you to edit your screenshots.

Once you take a screenshot, you can choose to save, edit, or share your screenshot. Click on ‘Edit’ to start editing your screenshot.

The Screenshot Image Editor will appear. Simply edit your screenshot by clicking any of the editing tools in the editor.

You can resize and crop your image, add blurs to hide sensitive information, or use text, arrows, steps, and shapes to provide more visual explanations.
Can I add a screenshot to my video?

Communicate clearly with screenshots