How to take a screenshot on Linux?

Taking a screenshot on Linux depends on the specific desktop environment or window manager you are using. Here are a few common methods:

Using the Print Screen key: Press the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will be saved to the Pictures directory.

Using the Screenshot utility: Many Linux distributions come with a built-in Screenshot utility. You can usually find it in the Applications menu or by searching for "Screenshot." With the utility open, you can choose to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a custom area of the screen. You can also set a delay if you need to prepare your screen for the screenshot.

Using the command line: If you prefer to use the command line, you can use the "scrot" command. Open a terminal window and type "scrot" followed by the filename you want to save the screenshot as. By default, scrot will capture the entire screen, but you can use additional options to specify a specific window or area of the screen.

For example, to capture a specific window, use the -u option and click on the window you want to capture:

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scrot -u screenshot.png

To capture a specific area of the screen, use the -s option and click and drag to select the area:

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scrot -s screenshot.png

These are just a few examples of how to take a screenshot on Linux. The specific method may vary depending on your desktop environment or window manager.

Q: How can I take a screenshot on Linux?

A: There are a few different ways to take a screenshot on Linux, depending on your desktop environment or window manager. One common method is to use the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard to capture the entire screen. Another option is to use a built-in Screenshot utility, which can be found in the Applications menu or by searching for "Screenshot." You can also use the command line and the "scrot" command to take a screenshot of the entire screen or a specific window or area.

How do I take a screenshot?
		press	PrtScn	=	In most Linux desktop environments (like KDE Plasma, Gnome, XFCE) this either takes a screenshot or starts a program for taking screenshots.
Where can I find that key?
PrtScn ScrLk Pause					Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard.
How do I make a screenshot of a single window?
hold down	Alt	and press	PrtScn