如果您想知道如何在Mac上截取屏幕截图而无需记住复杂的键盘快捷键，答案很简单：使用内置的屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序。Apple 的Screenshot(Screenshot)应用程序设计为用户友好的工具栏，让您只需单击几下即可自定义Mac上的任何屏幕截图，帮助您准确捕捉您想要的内容。本指南说明了如何在Mac上截屏，同时探索截屏(Screenshot)应用程序中的其他实用选项，例如如何在Mac上设置截屏位置：
注意：(NOTE:)本教程是使用 macOS Big Sur创建的，但从macOS Mojave开始的每个版本都包含屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序，因此请检查您的 macOS 版本(check your macOS version)以确保您拥有它。除了在Mac上截取屏幕截图外，该应用程序还可用于对您的屏幕进行视频录制(to make a video recording of your screen)。
如何在 macOS中访问屏幕截图应用程序(Screenshot)
如果您想在Mac上截屏，访问(Mac)Screenshot应用程序的方法不止一种。最直接的方法是使用默认的键盘快捷键：Command (⌘) + Shift + 5。
按(Press)突出显示的键打开应用程序并在Mac上快速捕获屏幕(Mac)
另一种快捷方式是单击屏幕右上方 Mac 菜单栏上显示的放大镜图标，打开Spotlight。搜索Screenshot应用程序并通过单击相应的结果访问它。
在Spotlight Search中，访问Screenshot应用程序
您也可以按F4键打开您的应用程序文件夹。(Applications)该应用程序位于“其他(Other)”文件夹中，但更容易使用屏幕顶部的搜索字段，然后单击“屏幕截图(Screenshot)”结果。
在Mac上查找用于截屏的应用程序(Screenshot)
注意：(NOTE:)如果您的Mac有触控栏(Touch Bar)，您可以从系统偏好设置中为其上的(System Preferences)屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序创建快捷方式。访问键盘(Keyboard)，单击“自定义控制条”按钮，然后将(“Customize Control Strip”)屏幕截图(Screenshot)选项拖放到触控栏。按完成(Done)，从现在开始，您可以点击图标启动基本版本的屏幕截图应用程序，它在(Screenshot)触控(Touch)栏中看起来略有不同，但提供了许多相同的功能。
这些方法中的任何一种都会打开微妙的屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序，它只不过是一个小工具栏，会在显示屏的下半部分弹出。在我们开始使用这个应用程序在Mac上截屏之前，先熟悉它的覆盖界面。将鼠标悬停在工具栏的每个按钮上会简要说明其作用。
用于获取Mac屏幕截图的叠加界面
如果工具栏的放置不方便，请抓住它（左侧边缘可实现最佳抓握）并将其拖动到屏幕上的其他位置。要退出截屏(Screenshot)应用程序并取消在Mac上截屏，您可以按键盘上的Esc ( Escape ) 或单击工具栏左侧的X按钮。
如何在Mac(Mac)上使用Screenshot应用程序获取全屏截图
如果您想捕获 Mac 的整个屏幕，第一步是单击“捕获整个屏幕”(“Capture Entire Screen”)按钮，它将鼠标指针变成一个小相机。现在有三个选项可以获取Mac屏幕截图：您可以单击屏幕上的任意位置、按键盘上的Return或按工具栏右侧的Capture 。
使用Capture Entire Screen在(Capture Entire Screen)Mac上获取整个屏幕截图
当您使用多台显示器时，您可以通过单击要保存的屏幕内部来进行Mac屏幕截图。(Mac)在使用多个屏幕时按下Capture会同时创建更多屏幕截图，每个屏幕都有一个屏幕截图。
如何在Mac上截取任何打开的应用程序窗口或菜单的屏幕截图
如果您只想在Mac上截取特定应用程序窗口的屏幕截图，您可以打开它，然后使用屏幕截图应用程序中明显的(Screenshot)“捕获选定窗口”(“Capture Selected Window”)按钮。
在Mac上，使用(Mac)Capture Selected Window 截取(Capture Selected Window)应用程序的屏幕截图
单击此选项时，“捕获(Capture)”按钮将从菜单中消失，并且一旦将鼠标指针从“屏幕截图(Screenshot)”工具栏移开，它就会变成一个小相机。
当您将鼠标悬停在它们上方时，不同的窗口和菜单（包括停靠栏）会突出显示。单击您想要的应用程序窗口会立即保存其内容的Mac屏幕截图。
您在应用程序窗口中看到的所有内容都会在Mac(Mac)上保存为屏幕截图
如果您使用“捕获选定窗口”选项获取(“Capture Selected Window”)Mac屏幕截图，则生成的图像会包含元素的阴影。要在没有阴影的Mac上截取屏幕截图，请按住键盘上的Option，同时单击以捕获该窗口或菜单。
如何在没有阴影的情况下在Mac上截取屏幕截图？(Mac)按住任一选项(Option)键
这使您可以摆脱图像周围的阴影框，如果您将图像上传到某些网站，它会很有用。要获得更好的视角，请参阅下面的比较，您可以在Mac(Mac)上看到相同的屏幕截图，边缘有阴影和没有阴影。
了解如何在带有或不带有窗口阴影的Mac上截取屏幕截图(Mac)
提示：(TIP:)只要屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序处于活动状态，按键盘上的空格键(Spacebar)就可以在“捕获选定窗口”(“Capture Selected Window”)和我们接下来讨论的“捕获选定部分”(“Capture Selected Portion”)选项之间切换。
在Mac(Mac)上截屏时如何截取屏幕的一部分
Screenshot应用程序中的“捕获选定部分”(“Capture Selected Portion”)按钮可让您在显示器上绘制一个框架，并在Mac上截取边界内的内容。如果看不到任何框架，您的指针会变成十字准线，让您可以突出显示屏幕的任何区域。单击并按住，然后拖动光标以创建一个矩形选择。此操作会自动对选定部分进行构图，但您可以调整其边缘和角落以满足您的需要。在选区中，您的鼠标指针会变成一只小手，表示您可以将目标区域移动到您想要的任何位置。单击并按住以抓取框架，然后将其拖放到新位置。完成后，按Return键或单击捕获(Capture)。
当您想要捕获特定区域时如何在Mac上截屏
提示：(TIP:)屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用并不是在 macOS 中保存屏幕内容的唯一内置方式。但是，当您截取屏幕的一部分时，它是唯一能够记住先前选择的区域的功能。如果您想知道如何使用Apple在 macOS 中提供的其他工具在Mac上截屏，请阅读我们的(Mac)如何在 Mac 上截屏(how to screenshot on Mac)的指南。
奖励：如何在Mac上设置屏幕截图位置和其他有用的选项
既然您知道如何使用该工具的基本选项在Mac上捕获屏幕，那么让我们看看您还可以使用Screenshot应用程序做什么。
默认情况下，在Mac上制作的屏幕截图会自动保存在桌面上，格式为“屏幕截图日期 at time.png”的(“Screenshot date at time.png”)PNG文件- 例如，创建了一个名为“Screenshot 2021-01-06 at 13.07.25.png”的图像2021 年 1 月6日(January)13:07:25。
在工具栏的右侧，单击“选项(Options)”按钮以显示一个下拉菜单，您可以在其中更改多项设置，包括 macOS 上屏幕截图的默认位置。
自定义如何在Mac上截屏和默认保存位置
第一部分称为保存到(Save to)，是迄今为止最受欢迎的选项，因为它可以让您管理屏幕截图的保存位置。Mac中任何屏幕截图的默认位置是桌面(Desktop)，但您可以轻松地将其设置为文档(Documents)或通过访问其他位置(Other Location)选择任何自定义文件夹。更好(Better)的是，您可以选择将Mac上的任何屏幕截图存储在剪贴板(Clipboard)中，使用Mail或Messages应用程序发送，并使用(Messages)Preview应用程序立即打开以进行编辑。
如何在Mac上设置屏幕截图位置(Mac)
提示：(TIP:)无论您检查哪个选项，如果您希望将结果保存到剪贴板，也可以在进行Mac屏幕捕获的同时按住键盘上的Control 。如果您想知道如何在其他设备（iPhone、Android智能手机、Windows 10 PC）上查找屏幕截图，请查看我们的屏幕截图位置指南(our guide about screenshot locations)。
计时器(Timer)部分允许您为屏幕截图设置延迟。您可以选中None以立即在Mac上截屏，也可以在按下(Mac)Capture后选择延迟 5 或 10 秒。单击(Click)倒计时，显示您的屏幕截图需要多长时间才能取消(Cancel)该过程。
最后一部分名为选项(Options)，包括三个设置：
- 显示浮动缩略图(Show Floating Thumbnail)- 选择此选项后，您刚刚捕获的屏幕截图的缩略图会在屏幕的右下方显示几秒钟。如果您尝试捕获特定事件，这可能是一个有用的小预览，但如果您需要连续截屏，则可能会成为问题。如果您希望浮动缩略图更快地消失，请将其向右滑动，或者将其拖动以将相应的屏幕截图移动到另一个位置或应用程序。单击缩略图会打开Mac屏幕截图，让您可以访问基本的编辑选项。
- 记住上次选择(Remember Last Selection)- 如果您选中此选项，屏幕截图(Screenshot)应用程序会记住您之前的“捕获选定部分”(“Capture Selected Portion”)选择的确切位置。当您截取同一动态区域（如YouTube(YouTube)视频或网络摄像头源）的屏幕截图时，这会派上用场。如果禁用此选项，则单击“捕获选定部分”(Capture Selected Portion )按钮时没有可见的框架。
- 显示鼠标指针(Show Mouse Pointer)- 选择此选项后，鼠标指针将在您捕获的屏幕截图中可见。
提示：(TIP:)如果您喜欢从喜爱的电影和视频中截取屏幕截图，您可能会对我们的保存 VLC 快照(saving VLC snapshots)指南感兴趣，其中包含有关如何在 macOS 上查找和更改VLC屏幕截图位置的详细信息。(VLC)
你如何在Mac上截屏？
尽管它们的发布时间相差大约一个月，但Screenshot应用程序提供了比Snip & Sketch更多的选项- 它是Windows 10的对应应用程序。我还发现它优雅的覆盖界面要好得多。那你呢？你喜欢截图(Screenshot)应用吗？您正在使用或计划使用哪些在Mac上截屏的选项？让我们在评论中知道。
How to take a screenshot on a Mac with the Screenshot app -
If уou’re wondering how to take a screenshot on Maс wіthout having to memorize complicated keyboard shortcuts, the answer is simple: uѕe the built-in Screenshot app. Designed as a user-friendly toolbar, Apple’s Screenshot app lets you customize any screen shot on Mac with just a few clicks, helping you capture exactly what you want. This guide illustrates how to take a screenshot on a Mac, while also exploring other practical options in the Screenshot app, like how to set the screenshot location on Mac:
NOTE: This tutorial was created using macOS Big Sur, but the Screenshot app has been included in every version starting macOS Mojave, so check your macOS version to make sure you have it. In addition to taking a screenshot on Mac, the app can also be used to make a video recording of your screen.
How to access the Screenshot app in macOS
There is more than one way to access the Screenshot app if you want to take a screen capture on Mac. The most straightforward method is to use the default keyboard shortcut: Command (⌘) + Shift + 5.
Press the highlighted keys to open the app and quickly capture the screen on Mac
Another quick way is to click on the magnifying glass icon shown on Mac’s menu bar, in the upper right section of your screen, to open Spotlight. Search for the Screenshot app and access it by clicking on the appropriate result.
In the Spotlight Search, access the Screenshot app
You can also open your Applications folder by pressing the F4 key. The app is found in the Other folder, but it’s easier to use the search field at the top of the screen and then click on the Screenshot result.
Find the app for taking a Screenshot on Mac
NOTE: If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can create a shortcut for the Screenshot app on it from System Preferences. Access Keyboard, click on the “Customize Control Strip” button, and then drag-and-drop the Screenshot option to the Touch Bar. Press Done and, from now on, you can tap on the icon to launch a basic version of the Screenshot app, which looks slightly different in the Touch bar, but offers many of the same features.
Either of these methods opens the subtle Screenshot app, which is nothing more than a small toolbar that pops up on the lower half of your display. Before we get started on how to do a screenshot on Mac using this app, get familiar with its overlay interface. Hovering over each button of the toolbar provides a short description of what it does.
The overlay interface used to get a Mac screen shot
If the toolbar’s placement is inconvenient, grab it (the left-hand side edge allows for the best grip) and drag it somewhere else on your screen. To exit the Screenshot app and cancel taking a screenshot on Mac, you can press Esc (Escape) on your keyboard or click the X button on the left of the toolbar.
How to get a full screen capture on Mac with the Screenshot app
If you want to capture your Mac’s entire screen, the first step is to click the “Capture Entire Screen” button, which transforms your mouse pointer into a small camera. There are now three options to get the Mac screen shot: you can click anywhere on the screen, hit Return on your keyboard, or press Capture on the right of the toolbar.
Get the whole screen shot on Mac with Capture Entire Screen
When you’re using multiple displays, you can take a Mac screen capture by clicking inside the screen you want to save. Pressing on Capture while using multiple screens creates more screenshots at the same time, one for each of your displays.
How to take a screenshot on Mac of any open app window or menu
If you’re only interested to take a screenshot on Mac of a specific app window, you can open it and then use the obvious “Capture Selected Window” button in the Screenshot app.
On Mac, take a screenshot of an app with Capture Selected Window
When you click on this option, the Capture button disappears from the menu, and your mouse pointer turns into a small camera as soon as you move it away from the Screenshot toolbar.
Different windows and menus (including the dock) become highlighted when you hover over them. Clicking on the app window you want saves a Mac screen capture of its contents immediately.
Everything you see in an app window is saved as a screen capture on Mac
If you get your Mac screen shot using the “Capture Selected Window” option, the resulting image includes the element’s shadow. To take a screenshot on Mac without the shadow, press and hold Option on your keyboard while clicking to capture that window or menu.
How do I take a screenshot on my Mac without a shadow? Press-and-hold either Option key
This allows you to get rid of the shadowy frame around the image and can be useful if you upload images to certain websites. For a better perspective, see the comparison below, where you see the same screen shot on Mac with and without the shadow on its edges.
Learn how to take a screenshot on a Mac with or without a window shadow
TIP: As long as the Screenshot app is active, pressing Spacebar on your keyboard allows you to toggle between “Capture Selected Window” and the “Capture Selected Portion” option we discuss next.
How to capture a portion of your screen when taking a screenshot on Mac
The “Capture Selected Portion” button in the Screenshot app lets you draw a frame on your display and take a screenshot on Mac of what is found inside the borders. If no frame is visible, your pointer turns into a crosshair, allowing you to highlight any area of your screen. Click-and-hold and then drag the cursor to create a rectangular selection. This action automatically frames the selected portion, but you can adjust its edges and corners to fit your needs. Inside the selection, your mouse pointer transforms into a small hand, indicating you can move the target area anywhere you want. Click-and-hold to grab the frame, and then drag and drop it to its new location. When you are done, press the Return key or click on Capture.
How to take a screen shot on Mac when you want to capture a specific area
TIP: The Screenshot app is not the only built-in way to save what’s on your screen in macOS. However, it is the only one able to remember a previously selected area when you screenshot a portion of your screen. If you’re wondering how to screen capture on Mac using the other tools Apple provides in macOS, read our guide on how to screenshot on Mac.
Bonus: How to set screenshot location on Mac and other useful options
Now that you know how to capture the screen on Mac using the tool’s basic options, let’s see what else you can do with the Screenshot app.
By default, screenshots made on your Mac are automatically saved on your desktop as PNG files with the format “Screenshot date at time.png” - e.g., an image named “Screenshot 2021-01-06 at 13.07.25.png” was created on the sixth of January, 2021, at 13:07:25.
On the right side of the toolbar, click on the Options button to reveal a dropdown menu where you can change several settings, including the default location of your screen captures on macOS.
Customize how to take a screenshot on a Mac and the default save location
The first section is called Save to and is by far the most sought after option, because it lets you manage where your screenshots are saved. The default location for any screen shot in Mac is Desktop, but you can easily set it to Documents or choose any custom folder by accessing Other Location. Better yet, you have options for storing any screen shot on Mac in the Clipboard, sending it with the Mail or Messages apps, and opening it immediately with the Preview app for editing.
How to set screenshot location on Mac
TIP: Regardless of the option you check, you can also press-and-hold Control on your keyboard at the same time you’re taking a Mac screen capture, if you want the result saved to your clipboard instead. In case you’re wondering how to find screenshots on other devices as well (iPhones, Android smartphones, Windows 10 PCs), check out our guide about screenshot locations.
The Timer section allows you to set a delay for your screenshots. You can check None to take a screenshot on Mac immediately, as well as select a delay of 5 or 10 seconds after pressing Capture. Click on the countdown showing how long until your screenshot is taken to Cancel the process.
The last section is named Options and includes three settings:
- Show Floating Thumbnail - when this option is selected, a thumbnail of the screenshot you just captured appears for a few seconds in the lower-right section of your screen. This can be a useful little preview if you are trying to capture a specific event but can become a problem if you need to take successive screenshots. Swipe the floating thumbnail to the right if you want it to disappear faster, or drag it to move the respective screenshot into another location or app. Clicking the thumbnail opens the Mac screen capture, giving you access to basic editing options.
- Remember Last Selection - if you check this option, the Screenshot app remembers the exact location of your previous “Capture Selected Portion” selection. This comes in handy when you take screenshots of the same dynamic area, like a YouTube video or a webcam feed. If this option is disabled, there is no frame visible when you click the Capture Selected Portion button.
- Show Mouse Pointer - when this option is selected, the mouse pointer becomes visible in the screenshots you capture.
TIP: If you like taking screenshots from your favorite movies and videos, you might be interested in our guide on saving VLC snapshots, which includes details on how to find and change the location of VLC screen captures on macOS.
How do you take a screenshot on a Mac?
Even though they were released roughly one month apart, the Screenshot app offers more options than Snip & Sketch - its Windows 10 counterpart. I also find its elegant overlay interface a lot nicer. What about you? Do you like the Screenshot app? Which option(s) to take a screenshot on Mac are you using or plan to use? Let us know in the comments.
