| Goal | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Win + PrtScn (Auto-saves) | Cmd + Shift + 3 | | Capture Selection | Win + Shift + S | Cmd + Shift + 4 | | Capture Active Window | Alt + PrtScn (Copies to clipboard) | Cmd + Shift + 4 then Space |
| Action | Keys | Result | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Shift + Command + 3 | Saves directly to desktop as .png . | | Selected portion | Shift + Command + 4 (then drag crosshair) | Saves selection to desktop. | | Specific window | Shift + Command + 4 + Spacebar (click window) | Saves a clean shot of that window (with shadow). | | To clipboard (instead of file) | Add Control to any above shortcut (e.g., Control + Shift + Command + 3 ) | Copies to clipboard for pasting. | how to print screen on laptop