How to take screenshots on Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11
Yes, you can screen capture on Chrome, but you will have to use external tools. Here’s how.
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OnChrome, Google apparently forgot to include a screenshot-taking feature likeMicrosoft Edge, but it’s still possible to capture part of the screen or the entire page using different tools.
For example, you can use the Snipping Tool to capture areas of a page. The Developers tool gives you a more advanced tool to take screenshots from an area or the entire area of the page. And then, you can choose from countless plugins that can add capturing capabilities to the browser.
In thishow-to guide, I will explain three ways you can easily take screenshots using Google Chrome onWindows 11and 10.
How to take screenshots on Google Chrome
Although Chrome doesn’t include a feature to take screenshots, you can still use the Snipping Tool on Windows 11, Chrome’s Developer tools, and (my choice) the Screenshot Master Full Page Capture plugin.
Snipping Tool
If you have a device running Windows 11, you can use the Snipping Tool to capture parts of the screen.
To use the Snipping Tool to take screenshots on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can edit the image and save the capture as an image file.
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You can also check my previous guide with all the different ways you can use theSnipping Tool appto take screenshots on Windows 11.
Chrome DevTools
If you’re willing to follow some extra steps, the browser DevTools includes an odd approach to taking screenshots. This feature is meant for developers, but anyone can use it.
To screen capture with DevTools, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the screenshot of the entire page will be saved on the computer as a “.png” file.
It’s important to note that this feature only includes the basic functionalities for screen capturing. It doesn’t include markup or other type of tools. Once you select the area or choose screenshot mode, the image will be saved automatically on the device.
Chrome Extension
Alternatively, if you need a tool that offers an easier-to-use experience and editing tools with the option to screen capture the entire page, you can choose from many plugins from the Chrome Web Store.
On a side note, the Chrome Web Store includes many extensions. I have tried many of them, and the only one that provided me with the feature I think everyone needs to take screenshots in Chrome was the “Screenshot Master Full Page Capture.”
To use an extension to take screenshots on Chrome, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you will end up with a captured image file.
More resources
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
