Chromebooks are budget devices, but they still provide a decent desktop experience for the majority of users and don’t skimp on features.we can play Steam games on Chromebooks, Run Linux on your Chromebook and even write Python code for CircuitRaspberry Pi Pico.
But what if you want to show other people an image or video of your screen? Capture screenshots on Windows Also Record your screen on Windowsmakes these tasks even easier on Chrome OS.
Below are step-by-step instructions on how to take a screenshot or capture a video of your desktop activity on your Chromebook. In addition to capturing the entire screen, there are also options to capture a portion of the display and change where screenshot files are saved. You can also add audio and video when recording the screen on your Chromebook.
How to take a screenshot on your Chromebook
Taking screenshots on your Chromebook is easy. A set of keys is also provided to quickly capture the moment.
1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Window. Or, if your Chromebook has one, Press the screenshot key.
2. The screenshot menu has three main areas.
1: Take a screenshot or record your desktop.
2: Capture the entire screen, select an area or capture an application window.
3: Perform advanced settings (audio, camera, etc.) and close the application.
3. Select the camera icon. This will set the tool to take screenshots.
Four. Choose either the Full Screen, Rectangular Selection, or Window Selection icons.
Five. Take a screenshot. For full screen, click anywhere on screen. For rectangular selection, click and drag highlight the area. For window selection, Click on an open window.
6. click popup Open a folder that contains images.
7. To change the save directory, Open the screenshot menu and click the settings icon When Select a folder.
How to record screen on Chromebook
It’s often useful to record your screen on your Chromebook. For example, we can capture steps to solve a problem or use a video to help others understand how we accomplish a task. On your Chromebook, you can use the same key combinations to quickly record your desktop and save the file to your device or Google Drive.
1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Window. Or, if your Chromebook has one, Press the screenshot key.
2. Select a video option.
3. Choose either the Full Screen, Rectangular Selection, or Window Selection icons.
Four. Record video. for full screenclick anywhere on screen. For rectangular selectionclick and drag highlight the area. For window selection, Click an open window. A 3-second countdown begins and video recording begins.
Five. click the stop button Click on the taskbar to stop recording.
6. Change the save destinationcreate a new screen recording and click the settings icon When Select a folder.
Chromebook screen recording advanced settings
You can also enable advanced settings that allow you to use your microphone and camera when recording your screen on Chromebooks. This provides an easy way to narrate and interact with your audience while capturing your desktop.
1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Window. Or, if your Chromebook has one, Press the screenshot key.
2. Select a video option.
3. Choose either the Full Screen, Rectangular Selection, or Window Selection icons. It is recommended to record full screen for screencasts/YouTube videos.
Four. Click the settings gear When Enable microphone and front camera. If your Chromebook has a rear camera, you can use the rear camera as well.
Five. Move camera output Click and drag the window.
6. record desktop And when you’re done, Click the stop button.
7. Click the popup to open the folder It contains a video and can be played on a Chromebook.
