Also called a print screen, screen dump, snapshot, or screen capture, a screen shot or screenshot is an image of what’s currently displayed on a screen. Screenshots can be created by a software program or operating system. Once a screenshot is captured, it can be saved as an image file (e.g., GIF or JPEG). You can also manipulate and print the image after it is saved. The picture is an example screenshot from the game StarCraft.

Computer portmanteaus, Fraps, Game terms, Print Screen key, Snagit, Snipping Tool

To learn more, see: How to take a screenshot.

  • How to record your computer screen.
  • How to print a document, picture, or another file.
  • Save any web page as an image file or PDF.