How to get screenshots to part or full screen of macOS desktop?

On macOS, you can easily take multiple screenshots of either a part of the screen or the full screen using built-in keyboard shortcuts or the Screenshot tool.

Here’s how to do it simply and efficiently:

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcuts (Quick and Manual)

macOS provides shortcuts to capture screenshots instantly. Each screenshot is saved to your Desktop by default (or clipboard if you add Control).

Full Screen Screenshot:

Press Command + Shift + 3.
The entire screen is captured and saved as a .png file on your Desktop (e.g., “Screen Shot 2025-04-06 at 10.00.00 AM.png”).
Repeat as needed for multiple full-screen shots.

Partial Screen Screenshot:

Press Command + Shift + 4.
Your cursor turns into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture, then release.
The selected portion is saved to your Desktop.
Repeat for additional partial screenshots.

Save to Clipboard (Optional):

Add Control to either shortcut:
- Command + Control + Shift + 3 (full screen to clipboard).
- Command + Control + Shift + 4 (partial screen to clipboard).
Paste (Command + V) into an app like Preview or Word, then save manually.

Method 2: Screenshot Tool (More Control)

The Screenshot app (introduced in macOS Mojave and later) lets you take multiple screenshots with options in one interface.

Open the Screenshot Tool:

Press Command + Shift + 5.
A small toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

Choose Capture Type:

Full Screen: Click the “Capture Entire Screen” button (icon with a screen outline).
Partial Screen: Click the “Capture Selected Portion” button (dotted rectangle), then drag to select an area.
Window: Click “Capture Selected Window” (window icon), then click a specific window.

Take Multiple Screenshots:

After selecting your capture type, click Capture (or press Return) to take the shot.
A thumbnail appears in the bottom-right corner—click it to edit/mark up if needed, or let it auto-save to your Desktop.
Repeat the process (adjust the area or type as needed) for more screenshots.

Adjust Options (Optional):

Click Options in the toolbar:
- Change save location (e.g., Documents, Clipboard).
- Set a timer (5 or 10 seconds) for delayed captures.
- Toggle “Show Floating Thumbnail” off for faster repeats.

Tips for Multiple Screenshots in the following video:-

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