- Create a screenshot
- Using an image editor
- Settings
- Want to help?
Create a Screenshot
You can capture a screenshot by pressing the Print Screen key or by right-clicking the Greenshot icon in the system tray.
Screen Capture Options:
1. Capture Selected Area:
Use the “Save Selected Area” function to capture any desired portion of the screen. After selection, a “crosshair” will appear, indicating the mouse position. Press and hold the left mouse button to create a green rectangle around the area you wish to capture. Release the mouse button to confirm the selection.
Switch between capturing a selected area and capturing a window using the Space key.
To capture the entire screen and then crop the desired area in an image editor, select “Save Entire Screen.”
2. Display Last Selection:
Press Shift+Print Scrn to view and edit the last selected area before choosing another section or window to capture.
3. Save Selected Window:
Press Alt+Print Scrn to capture a screenshot of the active window.
If the interactive window image saving mode is enabled in the settings, the screenshot is not immediately saved when using the selected area capture mode. If this option is checked, the area to be saved will be highlighted.
To capture a smaller window within a larger one (e.g., a browser window without a toolbar, a frame from a webpage, or a button from a dialogue window), position the mouse pointer over the window and press Page Down. Then, select the desired smaller window.
4. Save Entire Screen:
Press Control+Print Scrn to capture an image of the entire screen.
Using an image editor
Greenshot boasts an intuitive image editor equipped with handy settings, facilitating tasks like adding comments or shapes to screenshots. This editor empowers users to highlight or blur specific parts of an image effortlessly.
Notably, the Greenshot image editor isn’t limited to just saved screenshots but extends its functionality to editing various images. By right-clicking the Greenshot icon on the taskbar, users can swiftly access options like “Open image from file” or “Open image from clipboard” from the pop-up menu.
By default, the Greenshot image editor springs into action upon capturing a screenshot. The Quick Settings menu prompt, “What should I do with the screenshot?” appears, allowing users to customize post-saving actions.
Drawing Tools
Users can pick from a range of drawing tools situated on the left side of the image editor interface or from the tools drop-down menu. These tools, including rectangle (R), ellipse (E), line (L), and arrow (A), simplify the editing process. Selecting a tool enables users to define the target area by clicking and dragging the mouse, with adjustments available post-selection release.
Furthermore, users can manipulate selected areas by moving or resizing them. Exiting tools is as easy as pressing the Escape (ESC) button, which automatically deselects the current tool. Moreover, properties such as line thickness, line color, and highlight color can be tweaked. To add another element, simply reselect the drawing tool.
Simultaneous adjustment of multiple elements is possible by holding down the Shift button while selecting them with the mouse.
Adding Text
Employ the “Add Text Box” (T) tool to incorporate textual elements. Users can adjust font style and size, select the text box, and proceed to input text. Existing text elements can be edited by double-clicking them with the selection tool.
Highlighting
Upon selecting the highlight tool, users can precisely indicate areas for emphasis. Options including text highlighting, area highlighting, grayscale, and magnification are available from the drop-down menu.
Obfuscation
Sensitive information within screenshots, like bank account numbers or passwords, can be obscured using the blur tool (O), akin to the highlight tool. Various options such as pixelizer and smudge offer different levels of obfuscation.
Cropping Screenshots
The crop tool (C) facilitates the extraction of specific portions from screenshots. After selecting the tool, users draw a rectangle around the desired area, which can be resized prior to cropping. Pressing Enter or clicking the green tick confirms the crop, while pressing Escape cancels it.
Reusing Selections
Repeated use of elements of the same size across different screenshots, such as text fields or blurs, is streamlined by saving and loading selections.
Screenshot Execution Options
After editing, users can save their files in various formats through options available in the File menu or the top toolbar.
Settings
General settings encompass language selection, hotkey configuration, startup behavior, and visual/audio feedback options during screenshot capture.
Rescue
This section allows users to configure post-saving actions, output file settings, and JPEG quality.
Print Settings
Adjustments related to printing, such as shrinking to printable area, alignment, and automatic rotation, can be configured here.
Need Assistance?
Want to help?
1. Consider Donating:
We’ve poured considerable effort and resources into crafting Greenshot—a robust, free, open-source tool. If Greenshot enhances your workflow, saves you time and money, or if you simply appreciate the program and have innovative ideas for its evolution, we kindly ask you to acknowledge our dedication by considering a donation.
2. Spread the Word:
Share your enthusiasm for Greenshot through word of mouth. Inform your friends, colleagues, and followers about its utility. Additionally, consider rating Greenshot on software platforms or linking to it on your website or blog.
3. Submit a Translation:
Is Greenshot not available in your preferred language? If you’re inclined, compile the software and send us your translation—we welcome it. By registering on sourceforge.net, you can upload your translation directly to our repository. Before initiating your translation, ensure there isn’t an existing one for your language on our download page. Also, verify through our search engine that no translation is currently in progress or under assessment. Please note that we can only accept your translation if you upload it via your own user account on sourceforge.net. While there’s a chance we might not fully comprehend your translation, other sourceforge users may assist in refining it for inclusion in the next iteration of Greenshot.