Take a Screenshot

About Screenshot Tool

Capture screenshots of your entire screen or specific windows directly in your browser. Annotate your screenshots with drawing tools, text, and shapes, then download or copy them instantly. Perfect for documentation, tutorials, bug reports, and sharing visual information.

How to Take a Screenshot

1. Choose your capture mode (Entire Screen or Window)
2. Click "Take Screenshot"
3. Your browser will prompt you to select what to share:
   • Choose "Entire Screen" to capture everything
   • Choose "Window" to capture a specific application
   • Choose "Chrome Tab" to capture just a browser tab
4. Click "Share" to capture the screenshot
5. Use annotation tools to mark up your screenshot
6. Download or copy to clipboard

Annotation Tools

• Draw: Freehand drawing with customizable color and width
• Text: Add text annotations anywhere on the screenshot
• Erase: Remove parts of your annotations
• Clear: Remove all annotations and start fresh

Best Uses for Screenshots

• Creating documentation and user guides
• Reporting bugs with visual evidence
• Sharing design feedback with annotations
• Capturing important information for reference
• Creating tutorials and how-to guides
• Recording error messages and system states
• Sharing content from videos or streams
• Collecting visual inspiration and references

Understanding Browser Permissions

Screen capture uses the browser's Screen Capture API, which requires:

• HTTPS Connection: Screen capture only works on secure connections (HTTPS) or localhost for security reasons.
• User Permission: You must explicitly grant permission each time you take a screenshot. Browsers don't allow automatic screen capture.
• Modern Browser: Supported in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other modern browsers. Safari has limited support.
• Privacy Protection: Your screenshots are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server.