Print screen is a handy feature that allows us to capture the entire screen of your Windows PC. This feature can capture a screenshot of your computer, including full-screen windows. 

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After printing the screen, you can paste the image into any other program for editing, share it, or save it directly to your computer.

This article will show you how to take a screenshot on Windows 11 using four different methods. Let’s get started!

4 Ways to Print Screen in Windows 11

Using the Built-In Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool is a handy tool that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It lets you capture the entire screen or selected screen area. The Snipping Tool also allows you to edit screenshots with various shapes and text boxes.

To use the Snipping Tool, follow these steps:

Step 1: Press Start and type “snipping tool” into the search box. Select “Snipping Tool” from the list of results.

Step 4: Click “New” or “rectangular mode” for free-form snips.

Step 3: Click and drag over the area you want to capture, then release the mouse button when done.

If you have trouble getting a good shot of something specific, try clicking New again before making another selection — this will clear out any previous snips so that they’re not in the way of your new shot.

Once you’ve got a good shot of what you want, click Save As (or press Ctrl + S) to save it as an image file on your computer. You’re done!

Make Use of Keyboard Shortcuts

The traditional method of printing a screen uses a combination of keys on your keyboard. 

This can be convenient if you want to print an image or document on your computer quickly. There are several ways to capture your screen or open it in an image editor with just a few clicks of your mouse.

  • Press Win + PrtScn simultaneously to capture the entire screen image and save it as a .png file on your desktop.Press Win + Shift + PrtScn simultaneously to open the snipping tool, capture only a portion of your screen, and save it as a .png file on your desktop.

Use the Xbox Game Bar to Print Screen

The Xbox Game Bar is a feature you can use to take screenshots of your screen. It allows you to take screenshots and record videos from your PC.

The Xbox Game Bar is also a quick and easy way to print screens in Windows 11. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: Open the Xbox game bar app on your computer by pressing the Windows button and the letter G simultaneously. Or, you can use the search feature to look up the Xbox Game bar app. 

Step 2: Hover over the camera icon in your taskbar at the bottom right corner of your screen, and press Print Screen when prompted to take a screenshot of whatever is currently open on your desktop or web browser window.

Using Third-Party Apps

This method requires you to download and install a third-party app. You can find various programs that help you take screenshots on Windows 11 on the Microsoft Store. 

Step 1: Search for and download a third-party app that will allow you to take screenshots. Simply search “screenshot” in the Microsoft store.

Screenshot Screen Capture, for example, is an excellent alternative to the Snipping Tool for Windows. It’s also free and works in a similar way. You can also find plenty more apps like this on the Microsoft Store. 

Final Thoughts

There are plenty of options if you’re looking for a simple way to take a screenshot on your Windows computer. We’ve rounded up the best free tools that let you capture and edit your screenshots, whether they’re in full-screen mode or a specific window.