How to Take a Screenshot in Google Chrome?

There are two different tasks when people ask how to screenshot in Google Chrome: capture what is visible on the screen, or capture the entire webpage. Use the operating system screenshot tool for the visible browser window and a browser/page level method for a full webpage.

Capture what is visible in Google Chrome

Use the screenshot shortcut for your operating system: Windows+Shift+S on Windows, Shift+Command+4 on Mac, ChromeOS Screen Capture on Chromebook, or your Linux desktop tool.

Capture the full webpage

For a full webpage, use a browser/page level capture method. Chrome DevTools exposes screenshot commands in supported versions for users comfortable with developer tools; other Chrome builds/extensions may provide page capture. Prefer built in/trusted options and verify very long pages.

Why full page capture can look different from the browser window?

A browser full page screenshot captures webpage content, not necessarily every piece of browser chrome. Sticky headers, lazy loaded images, ads, infinite feeds and animations can also change while a long page is rendered. Inspect the final result before relying on it.

Screenshot a menu, permission dialog or browser chrome

Use the operating system’s screenshot tool when you need tabs, the address bar, browser menus, permission prompts or another application in the same image. A webpage only capture tool generally cannot photograph UI outside the webpage itself.

Where the image is saved?

Operating system screenshots follow the save rules of Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux. Browser generated full page images are usually downloaded or saved through the browser workflow, so check Downloads if the browser does not ask for another location.

Privacy and protected content

Review tabs, account avatars, bookmarks, addresses and notification surfaces before sharing a browser screenshot. Protected media or secure pages can intentionally limit capture. Do not use screenshot tools to bypass access restrictions or licensed content controls.

Useful details

• DevTools capture is more technical than a normal screenshot shortcut.
• A full page webpage image may omit browser tabs/address bar because it captures page content rather than browser chrome.
• For simple built in full page capture, Firefox has a particularly direct workflow.