- You can take a screenshot in Minecraft on a wide variety of platforms.
- If you’re playing Minecraft on a Mac, PC, or Chromebook, you can use your computer’s built-in screenshot tools.
- If you’re playing Minecraft on a gaming console, you’ll press the Share or Screenshot button on your controller.
- Taking a screenshot on an iPhone or Android device only takes a quick button press.
Whether you’re playing with others or by yourself, Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time.
But, no matter how you play, sharing your creations or escapades with others is half the joy. Taking screenshots is the most convenient way to accomplish this.
On practically every platform where Minecraft is accessible, here’s how to take a screenshot.
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How to take a screenshot in Minecraft on a Mac, PC, or Chromebook
To snap a screenshot when playing Minecraft Java Edition on a PC, simply hit the F2 key. The screenshot will be stored in a specific Minecraft folder, which you may access by searching your computer for “.minecraft\screenshots.”
However, if you’re playing Minecraft Windows 10 version, you can use any of Windows’ built-in screenshot tools, such as the Print Screen button and the Windows Game Bar menu. Check read our post “How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 computers in several different ways.” for a complete list of Windows screenshot utilities.
Press Command + Shift + 3 on a Mac computer. This will save a screenshot of the entire screen to the desktop.
You may do this on a Chromebook by pressing Ctrl and the “Show all open windows” button, which is the box with two lines to its right. F5 is another name for it. The screenshot will be saved to the Files app on your device.
How to take a screenshot in Minecraft on a PlayStation, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch
To take a screenshot on the PlayStation 4, press and hold the Share button, or press the Share button and then the triangle button. If you’re one of the few individuals still using a PlayStation Vita, you can take a screenshot by simultaneously pressing the Start and PS buttons.
To take a screenshot on an Xbox One, hit the Xbox button twice in quick succession, then the Y button.
On the left side of every Nintendo Switch controller is a little black square-shaped button. All you have to do to snap a screenshot on a Switch is press this button.
How to take a screenshot in Minecraft on an iPhone or Android device
To take a screenshot on an iPhone with a home button, simultaneously press the home and lock buttons. Press the lock and raise volume buttons at the same time on an iPhone without a home button.
To take a screenshot on an Android device, hit the power button and the lower volume button at the same time.
