Linux Screenshot Guide
Screenshot methods for various Linux desktop environments
01
Full Screen (GNOME/Ubuntu)
Press
PrtScn
→
Result
Saved to Pictures
02
Select Area
Press
Shift
+
Press
PrtScn
→
Result
Drag to select area
03
Active Window
Press
Alt
+
Press
PrtScn
→
Result
Current window captured
🐧 Desktop Environment Variations
Different Linux desktop environments may have different shortcuts:
- KDE Plasma: Use Spectacle (PrtScn)
- XFCE: Use xfce4-screenshooter
- Cinnamon: Similar to GNOME shortcuts