Chromebook でスクリーンショットをキャプチャする方法

Chromebook は、ユーザーの作業と生活を楽にするように設計されたシンプルで複雑でないマシンです。ただし、ブロックの最新の子供であるため、ほとんどの人が気付いていない機能がいくつかあります.私たちのほとんどは、Windows または Apple コンピューターでスクリーンショットをキャプチャする方法を知っていますが、Chromebook でスクリーンショットをキャプチャする場合、それらの方法は機能しません。しかし、それが不可能または困難であるという意味ではありません。実際、はるかに簡単で、スクリーンショットをカスタマイズするための複数のオプションもあります. Google Chromebook でスクリーンショットを撮る方法をすべて説明する前に、最初に説明したいキーボード キーがあります。

Chromebook キーボードで使用されるキーは CTRL です 、ALT 、シフト と概要 キー。

概要 5 のキー または 6 ^th キーは、Chromebook キーボードの最上列に配置されています。 ショー ウィンドウとも呼ばれます または Windows スイッチ 鍵。通常、キーボードの数字の 6 キーの上に配置されます。このキーに関する Google 独自の説明は、「すべてのウィンドウを概要モードで表示する」です。

注:外部 Windows キーボードを接続している場合は、F5 key が概要キーになります。これは、Overview キーの代わりに F5 キーを押す必要があることを意味します。

Google Chromebook でスクリーンショットをキャプチャする方法

方法 1:Chromebook でのフル スクリーンショット .

Chromebook で画面印刷を行うには、CTRL を押します と概要 ボタンを合わせます。画面全体がキャプチャされ、結果の画像が ダウンロード に保存されます 特に指定のない限り、デフォルトのフォルダー。これは、Chromebook でスクリーン キャプチャを行う最も簡単な方法です。

方法 2:アクティブ ウィンドウのスクリーンショット。

Chromebook では、ユーザーが画面全体ではなく、特定のプログラム ウィンドウのみのスクリーンショットをキャプチャすることもできます。これにより、全画面キャプチャ画像を必要な画像にトリミングする時間と労力が削減されます。 Chromebook でアクティブなウィンドウのスクリーン キャプチャを取得するには、CTRL を押します 、ALT &概要 ボタンを同時に押します。 Then, use your mouse to select the window on the screen to take a screenshot on Chromebook.

Method 3:Partial Screenshot on Chromebook.

Like Windows, Chromebook also has a snipping tool feature that can be easily activated by pressing a few keys on the keyboard. This lets the users select a small area of the screen freely and capture a screenshot of that section only. To capture a portion of the screen only, press CTRL , Shift &Overview button together. This action will result in a dimming of the entire screen, allowing the user to capture a screenshot on Google Chromebook.

Method 4:How to  T ake Screenshot on Chromebook in Tablet mode.

If you can fold your screen all the way back, it means you have converted your Chromebook into a tablet, then taking a screenshot is similar to taking a screenshot on your mobile phone. Just press the power button and any one of the volume buttons at once. This step will print the screen Chromebook and capture a full-screen screenshot.

Note:All the screenshots taken by any of the above four methods will be automatically saved to the default Downloads folder. Chrome OS prefers a PNG image format over others and the naming convention followed by Google includes the Name, Date and Time of the screenshot captured.

Also Read:How to Speed up your Chromebook?

Use Chrome Browser Extensions To Obtain Screenshots On Chromebook.

The Google Chrome Browser is one of the most advanced browsers in the world, and it allows users and developers across the globe to develop extensions for Chrome. This enhances the existing functionalities of Chrome as new features are added to it in the form of add-ons and extensions. Some of these extensions can assist the users to take screenshots like:

Lightshot :  This lightweight extension allows the user to take a screenshot of any part of the screen. The screenshot captured then can be edited in the extension interface and saved either on the hard drive or over cloud storage. It is free to install and is one of the easiest ways to screen capture Chromebook.

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To add this extension to your Chrome Browser, click here.

FireShot :Allows you to save the entire page as one screenshot. The final image can be saved in multiple formats, including PDF with links. The screenshots can also directly be shared by OneNote or Gmail. With so many functions, this extension becomes a must for capturing a screenshot on Google Chromebook.

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To add this extension to your Chrome Browser, click here.

Awesome Screenshot :  This extension not only allows you to take a screenshot on Chromebook but also capture a video recording and share your screen with others. It also has a feature to blur some portion if you do not want others to see it. Awesome Screenshot also includes image annotations with text, lines, circles, and other shapes.

The screen recording can be of 30 secs in the free version and for than 30 secs, you will have to upgrade to Pro version. The video recording can be saved on your computer to uploaded to Google Drive and YouTube Directly from the browser.

To add this extension to your Chrome Browser, click here.

How To Take Screenshot On Chromebook Using An Android App?

Chromebooks, like other Android devices, can install apps from Google Play Store. One such Chromebook compatible app is Screenshot Easy . It has a folder view which makes it easier to browse the screenshots and users can also edit it with built-in tools.

You can download Screenshot Easy from here.

How To Take Screenshot On Chromebook Using The Stylus?

If you have a stylus with your tablet, then you can take a screenshot with the help of the stylus by following these steps:

Step 1. Locate the Stylus Button at the bottom of the screen and tap it once.

Step 2. From the options, select Capture Screen and you will be able to capture the entire screen in an image.

Step 3. Else select Capture Region and use your stylus to mark the region you wish to capture.

Note:all the screenshots captured by any methods described above are automatically placed in the Downloads folder. Also, unlike Windows, the captured screenshots will not be copied into the memory of the Chromebook, and hence will not be pasted if you press CTRL + V.

How To Edit The Saved Screenshots On Chromebook?

Once you have located the Saved screenshots in the Download folder, you can share them or use them as you wish. But if you want to edit them then, you can follow these steps:

Step 1. Double -click on any image you wish to edit, and it will open in the image viewer.

Step 2. Next, locate the Pen icon in the right bottom corner of the Window, and tap on it. You will enter the edit mode and will find various in-built tools available. With these tools, you can crop, rotate, adjust brightness and do much more on your screenshots.

Step 3. Click the pen icon again to exit the edit mode.

Note:All the changes made in the edit mode will reflect on the original image, and you will not be able to save these changes as a copy while keeping the original one intact. Hence, make a copy of the image before editing it.

Taking Screenshots On Chromebook Is Now Easy.

Chromebook, featuring Chrome OS is easy to use the computer and you will master it in no-time. It was designed to avoid the complications faced by users on a Windows Laptop or a MacBook. However, there are few changes, like the absence of a Print Screen button, something we have been using for ages on a Windows machine. But the Chromebook provides more options than a simple screenshot and by using extensions, one can even capture screen recording as well. If you face any issues or are not sure how to carry out any task on your Chromebook, then drop us a note in the comments section below.