How to save print screen as pdf

Saving a print screen as a PDF is a straightforward process and can be done using built-in features available on most operating systems. Here’s how to save a print screen as a PDF on Windows, macOS, and Linux:

Windows:

1. Capture the Screen: Press the “PrtScn” (Print Screen) button on your keyboard to capture the entire screen. Alternatively, press “Alt + PrtScn” to capture only the active window.
2. Open Paint: Open the Paint application by searching for it in the Windows search bar or pressing “Windows key + S” and typing “Paint.”
3. Paste the Screenshot: Press “Ctrl + V” to paste the screenshot into Paint.
4. Save as PDF: Click on “File” in the Paint menu and select “Print.” In the Print dialog box, choose “Microsoft Print to PDF” as the printer option. Click on “Print,” choose the location to save the PDF, and give it a name. Click “Save” to save the print screen as a PDF.

macOS:

1. Capture the Screen: Press “Command + Shift + 4” to capture a selected portion of the screen. Alternatively, press “Command + Shift + 3” to capture the entire screen.
2. Open Preview: The captured screenshot will appear as a thumbnail in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Click on it to open it in the Preview application.
3. Save as PDF: In Preview, click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Export as PDF.” Choose the location to save the PDF, give it a name, and click “Save” to save the print screen as a PDF.

Linux (GNOME Desktop):

1. Capture the Screen: Press “PrtSc” (Print Screen) to capture the entire screen. Alternatively, press “Alt + PrtSc” to capture only the active window.
2. Open GNOME Screenshot: Press the “Super” (Windows) key and type “Screenshot” to open the GNOME Screenshot application.
3. Save as PDF: In GNOME Screenshot, click on “Save” and choose “PDF” as the file format. Select the location to save the PDF, give it a name, and click “Save” to save the print screen as a PDF.

Additional Tips:

• If you have a third-party PDF printer installed, you can also print the screen capture to the PDF printer to save it as a PDF.
• Some web browsers, like Google Chrome, allow you to directly print web pages to PDF. You can open the print screen in the browser and choose the option to save as PDF.

By following these steps, you can easily save a print screen as a PDF on your respective operating system.