How To Screenshot On Samsung Laptop (5 Methods)

Taking screenshots on a Samsung laptop is easy and convenient. You can use keyboard shortcuts or built-in Windows 10 & 11 tools to capture your screen in multiple ways.

The quickest method is to press the Windows key + Print Screen key simultaneously. This automatically saves a screenshot to C:\Users\[YOUR NAME]\Pictures\Screenshots on your Samsung laptop.

In this article, I will show you 5 different methods to screenshot your Samsung laptop in Windows 10 and 11. I will also explain how to take different types of screenshots, such as full-screen, active window, or a specific area.

1) Full-Screen Screenshot Using Print Screen

screenshot using print screen on samsung laptop

To take full-screen screenshots on your Samsung laptop, press the “Print Scr” (Print Screen) button on your laptop. There will be no sound or notification to confirm the screenshot — you’ll need to paste it manually.

Go to the tab you want to screenshot and press the Print Screen key
Open Paint or any image editing software
Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot
Save the screenshot by pressing Ctrl + S

2) Active Screen Screenshot Using Print Screen

Alt + Print Screen Shortcut key for screenshot

If you need to screenshot only the active screen and ignore the other open windows, you can do this in Windows 10 & 11 using Alt + Print Screen.

Select the screen you want to screenshot
Press the Alt + Print Screen key on your laptop
Open Paint or any image editing software
Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot
Save the screenshot using Ctrl + S

3) Using Windows 10 Snip and Sketch Tool

Windows 10 Snip & Sketch is one of the best ways to screenshot your Samsung laptop screen. It gives you easy access plus many editing features including annotation tools.

You can take screenshots in a variety of modes: free-form, rectangular, full screen, and active window. There are two ways to access the tool — keyboard shortcut or Windows search.

Via Windows Search:

Go to Windows Search and type Snip and Sketch

Take screenshot on samsung laptop using snip & sketch

Open it and click on New

Select the screenshot type you need

Take Screenshot Using Snip & Sketch Tool in samsung laptop

Edit the screenshot using the available tools
Press Ctrl + S to save the screenshot

Via Keyboard Shortcut:

window + shift +S shortcut for screenshot on samsung laptop

Press the Windows key + Shift + S
A tab will open at the top of the screen — select the type of screenshot
Edit the screenshot if needed
Press Ctrl + S to save the screenshot

4) Using Windows 10 & 11 Snipping Tool

Windows also has another tool for screenshots known as the Snipping Tool. It has been available since Windows Vista and is still accessible in Windows 10 and 11.

Search Snipping Tool in the Windows search bar

Open it and click New in the top left bar

Take Screenshot on samsung laptop using Snipping tool

Take a screenshot of the area you want
Press Ctrl + S to save the screenshot

5) Using Windows 10 & 11 Game Bar

Game Bar is a built-in Windows tool mainly designed for gamers to record gameplay, but it also lets you take screenshots. Press Windows key + G to open it. Once open, click the camera icon in the Capture menu to take a screenshot.

You can also record videos using the Game Bar. Your screenshots are saved in the Videos > Capture folder, or you can access them via the “Show all Captures” option.

FAQ (How To Screenshot On Samsung Laptop)

Below are some commonly asked questions related to taking screenshots on a Samsung laptop.

Where are screenshots saved on a Samsung laptop in Windows 10 & 11?

Screenshots taken with Windows key + Print Screen are automatically saved to C:\Users\[YOUR NAME]\Pictures\Screenshots on your Samsung laptop.

How do you screenshot on a Samsung Chromebook?

On a Samsung Chromebook, press Ctrl + Show Windows key (the key that looks like a rectangle with two lines) to take a full screenshot. A notification will appear confirming the screenshot was saved to your Files app.

How do I take a screenshot on Samsung laptop Windows 11?

To take a screenshot on a Samsung laptop running Windows 11, press the Windows key + Print Screen keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved automatically in the “Screenshots” folder under “Pictures” in File Explorer.

Conclusion

By using these 5 easy methods, you can take screenshots on your Samsung laptop screen in no time. If one method doesn’t work on your laptop, try another and pick the one that is easiest to remember and use.