Taking a screenshot on a Mac is easy once you know the right key combinations. Whether you’re using a MacBook, Mac Air, Mac Pro, or want to crop your screenshot, here’s how to do it step by step.
How to Screenshot on Mac
Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 Captures the entire screen.
How to Screenshot on Mac and Crop (or With Crop)
Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 allows you to select a specific area to capture.
How it works:
Your cursor turns into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want.
How to Screenshot on Mac Keyboard
All screenshot shortcuts use the keyboard:
- ⌘ + Shift + 3 – Full screen
- ⌘ + Shift + 4 – Cropped region
- ⌘ + Shift + 5 – Opens the Screenshot toolbar (recording, options, etc.)
How to Screenshot on MacBook / MacBook Pro / MacBook Air
These models use the same keyboard shortcuts:
- MacBook / MacBook Pro / MacBook Air
- Full screen: ⌘ + Shift + 3
- Partial: ⌘ + Shift + 4
- Toolbar: ⌘ + Shift + 5
How to Screenshot on Mac Laptop / Mac Computer / Mac Desktop
No matter the form factor — Mac laptop (MacBook, MacBook Air), Mac desktop (iMac), or a general Mac computer — the shortcut keys remain consistent.
- Use ⌘ + Shift + 3/4/5 depending on your need.
- Screenshots are saved to the desktop by default.
How to Screenshot on a Mac Pro
The Mac Pro uses macOS, so it follows the same screenshot shortcuts:
- Use ⌘ + Shift + 3 or 4, depending on what you want to capture.
Where Are Screenshots Saved?
By default, macOS saves screenshots to the Desktop with a filename like Screen Shot 2025 at [time].png.
To change the save location:
- Press ⌘ + Shift + 5, click Options, and select your preferred save location.
Conclusion
No matter what model you’re using, MacBook, Mac Air, Mac Pro, or Desktop, taking a screenshot is easy with the right key combinations. For more advanced needs, use the built-in toolbar or crop functionality.
