Screenshot with a certain image section

If you want to take a screenshot with Windows, you can take just a section instead of the entire screen. In this guide, we show you how to take a screenshot.

Take a specific image section using a screenshot

The easiest way to take a specific image section as a screenshot is with the snipping tool, which is preinstalled under Windows. Below we give you a few alternatives.

1. You can find the program under Start - Windows Accessories - Snipping Tool .
2. Alternatively, you can just press the Windows key and search for Snipping Tool .

Image section screenshot with Snipping Tool under Windows

The advantage of the snipping tool: It is clear, easy to use and pre-installed. We explain how you deal with it.

• Use Mode to select the type of screenshot you want. "Free cut", "Rectangular cut", "Cut window" and "Cut full screen" are available.
• You can use delay to set when the program for the screenshot should start. This allows you to prepare the right area within up to 5 seconds before the screenshot is taken.
• As a rule, you get the best results with "Rectangular cutting", because the free selection creates irregular edges. Select the desired option and then click New .
• Now hold down the mouse button and drag over the area of ​​the screen from which you want to take a screenshot.
• You will then see a preview of your section. Via File - Save As you can save the picture in the folder of your choice. JPEG, GIF, PNG and MHT are available as formats.
• There are alternatives, including for taking browser screenshots. In our download area we recommend Awesome Screenshot for Chrome or Easy Screenshot for Firefox. Another freeware that you can download for free from us is Greenshot. With this program you also have a few functions for editing. Still, Snipping Tool is our favorite.

In the video: Take a screenshot without a push button

You can also automatically upload screenshots that you create on the PC to your Dropbox.