Mac instructions

Full screen capture

1. Open the program or applications you'd like to include in the screenshot. Arrange your screen as you would like it to appear in the image.
   
   
2. Press Command + Shift + 3 and then release all keys.
   
   
3. Look on your desktop for a new PNG file* that contains “Screen Shot” in the title. This is the screenshot you just took.
   
   
4. Double click the file to open it and review the image.

*If you run into size limitations, re-save your screenshot as a JPG file.

Partial screen capture

1. Open the program or applications you'd like to include in the screenshot.
   
   
2. Press Command + Shift + 4 and then release all keys. Your mouse cursor will turn into crosshairs that you can move around.
   
   
3. Drag the cursor to where you want to take the screenshot and click and drag the mouse over the area you'd like to capture.
   
   
4. Release the mouse button when your selection is complete.
   
   
5. Look on your desktop for a new PNG file* that contains “Screen Shot” in the title. This is the screenshot you just took.
   
   
6. Double click the file to open it and review the image.

*If you run into size limitations, re-save your screenshot as a JPG file.

Please note: Some games have their own process for capturing screen shots and may save them in a special folder unique to the game. Please refer to your individual game instructions for information on special processes.