Screen captures on a Mac can actually be done more easily than most users know. On a Mac operating system, there are high-quality tools that do not require any additional downloads to save a still image or video of the screen.

From saving vital information to documenting work-related information to creating tutorial videos to share visual directions, Apple’s Screenshot Tool simply puts the power exactly where the user wants it on the screen. Users can select a complete screen, a portion of the screen, or chosen windows, add delays before the image is taken, use audio input to notify that the screen is being recorded, and even adjust image resolution.

After those functions are mastered, screen captures become streamlined and more professional.

How to take a screenshot on Mac: Step-by-step guide

The main tool for taking screenshots and screen recordings on Mac is the Screenshot panel.

• The panel can be easily opened by pressing the combination of keys Shift + Command + 5, and as soon as you do, the toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

• There are graphic icons in the panel that help you select exactly what you can capture

• Entire screen recording

• Capture a specific window

• Record a selected area of a display

• Record the entire screen

• Capture a chosen region of the screen

• When selecting a region, you have the flexibility to either reconsider its position within the selection box or change its size using the edges.

• This accuracy can be very helpful if you only want to highlight a specific detail, not the whole display.

Taking screenshots using keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts remain the fastest way to capture screenshots on the Mac. They can especially prove handy if you have to capture an image quickly and do not feel the need to open the screenshot interface in the process.The Control key is used to copy the image instead of saving it, which makes it possible to paste it into an email or document.