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Best way to capture screenshot on Windows 11 PC?
I prefer using Spectacle because it is an open-source screenshot tool developed by KDE. It supports capturing selected areas, individual windows, and full-screen screenshots. The tool is primarily designed for Linux systems, but there is also a Windows version. However, it doesn't natively support capture full page screenshot on Windows 11.
Key Features:
- Multiple Screenshot Modes: Capture a specific area, an active window, or the entire screen.
- Basic Annotation Features: Make simple edits to screenshots using built-in editing tools.
- Quick Sharing: Copy the captured image to the clipboard or save it locally.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use shortcuts to launch and control common screenshot operations.
- Customizable Settings: Adjust screenshot options and save locations to suit your workflow.
How to capture Full-Page Screenshot on Windows 11
- Select a screenshot mode → Take a screenshot → Add annotations or copy → Save the image.
Commands:
- On a Linux system with KDE installed, you can install software using the appropriate package manager.
- For Ubuntu and Debian:
sudo apt update
- sudo apt install spectacle
- Launch the application:
spectacle
- Capture the entire screen:
spectacle -f
- Capture the currently active window:
spectacle -a
- Capture a selected rectangular area:
spectacle -r
- Save the screenshot to a specified file:
spectacle -f -o ~/Pictures/screenshot.png
- Display available command-line options:
spectacle --help
The software is suitable for taking regular screenshots, but if you need to capture a full page on Windows 11, you'll need to use a standalone tool that supports scrolling screenshots.
I know a simple way to take a screenshot and share it. ScreenCloud is an open-source screenshot tool that works well for capturing screen regions and uploading images to cloud services. If you're wondering how to capture screenshot on Windows 11, you can use its system tray icon or keyboard shortcuts to capture a selected area, add basic annotations, and then upload or copy the screenshot. It's particularly useful for sharing images, although its editor is fairly basic and the project is less actively maintained.