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.

Quickly communicate with screenshots!

Available for free on Mac and Windows.

Screenshots for Mac or Windows

Capture your screen with our intuitive screenshot tool. Click and drag to capture a specific area with our snipping tool, single-click to capture a window, or press enter to capture your full screen.

Faster Feedback

Eliminate any confusion. Communicate more clearly by taking a screenshot. Annotate your screenshot by adding arrows, drawings or text. Speed up the process with visuals.

Ship Code Faster

Support your documentation with visuals. Create and share annotated screenshots of your process or code. Perfect for code reviews, changes, and rapid troubleshooting.

Improve Customer Support

Easily create support materials and tutorials with annotated screenshots. Add screenshots directly to customer support tickets to communicate more efficiently.

Better Team Collaboration

Answer questions and have visual conversations. Easily annotate and share with the team. Improve the communication and the quality of the project!

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Get your point across quickly with screenshots. Share your screenshots using your favorite communication tools, such as email.

Easily annotate images and edit screenshots

Quickly add arrows, highlights, or text to enhance your screenshots. Use our snipping tool, or blur out any sensitive information and share. Quickly add steps to your screenshot to guide your audience. Clarify communication with annotated images.

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Fast access to the tools you need

From the taskbar icon, you can launch the screenshot tool, the recorder, open the video editor, or view your hosted content. Take a screenshot and add it instantly to your video project. Create, share, and streamline your workflow.

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Upload and share your screenshots

Upload to Screencast-O-Matic to store your screenshots and videos in one place. Control how images get viewed, including password protection. Easily grab a link and share.

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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?