How can I save a screenshot directly to a file in Windows? [closed]

Answer 1

Very old post I realize, but windows finally realized how inane the process was.

In Windows 8.1 (verified, not working in windows 7 (tnx @bobobobo))

windows key + prnt screen saves the screenshot into a folder in <user>/Pictures/Screenshots

Source - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/take-screen-capture-print-screen#take-screen-capture-print-screen=windows-8

Answer 2

Short of installing a screen capture program, which I recommend, the best way to do this is by using the standard Print Screen method, then open Microsoft Office Picture Manager and simply paste the screenshot into the white area of the directory that you desire. It'll create a bitmap that you can edit or save-as a different format.

Answer 3

As far as I know in XP, yes you must use some other app to actually save it.

Vista comes with the Snipping tool, that simplifies the process a bit!

Answer 4

Snagit...lots of tech folks use that.

Answer 5

Thanks to TheSoftwareJedi for providing useful information about snapping tool in Windows 7. Shortcut to open Snipping tool : Go to Start, type sni And you will find the name in the list "Snipping Tool"

Answer 6

Is this possible:

1. Press Alt PrintScreen
2. Open a folder
3. Right click -> paste screenshot

Example:

Benchmark result window is open, take a screenshot. Open C:\Benchmarks Right click -> Paste screenshot A file named screenshot00x.jpg appears, with text screenshot00x selected. Type Overclock5

Thats it. No need to open anything. If you do not write anything, default name stays.