Maybe you want to share the point of building something great in Minecraft with your friends. Or, perhaps you just want to memorize some beautiful scene. Whatever the purpose, screenshots are there to save you the hassle.

Luckily, it is easy to learn how to take screenshots in Minecraft, but the process varies across devices. Whether you are new to screenshots or simply want to learn how to screenshot in Minecraft on a new device, here you'll find instructions on how to take a screenshot in Minecraft on all major devices.

Part 1: How to Take a Screenshot in Minecraft on Windows/Mac

Method 1: Take a Screenshot in Minecraft Java Edition

Minecraft Java Edition provides a built-in way to take screenshots on both Windows and Mac. Just press the F2 key to take a screenshot in Minecraft. The screenshot will be saved to ".minecraftscreenshots" on your computer.

To find your screenshots, open the Minecraft game folder and navigate to .minecraft > screenshots. You can also use the following paths:

• Windows: %appdata%.minecraftscreenshots
• Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/screenshots

Method 2: Take a Screenshot in Minecraft on Windows

For Windows 10/11 users, you can use any Windows built-in screen capture tools to capture Minecraft gameplay.

1. Use Windows + Alt + PrtScn

You can press Windows + Alt + PrtScn to create a screenshot of your Minecraft game. The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file in the Videos > Captures folder.

2. Use Xbox Game Bar

Press Windows + G keys at the same time to open the game Settings window. Then, click the camera button under Game Capturing to capture a screenshot in Minecraft. You can find the screenshot in the Videos > Captures folder on your computer.

3. Use Snipping Tool

Press Windows + Shift + S to open Snipping Tool. Then, select the area of the Minecraft gameplay screen you want to capture. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard. There will be a prompt in the bottom right corner after the screenshot.

Method 3: Take a Screenshot in Minecraft on Mac

Mac users can also use built-in keyboard shortcuts to take screenshots of Minecraft gameplay.

Method 4: Screenshot Minecraft More Flexibly with Apeaksoft Screen Recorder

Suppose you prefer to use a screenshot app that provides more advanced options. Apeaksoft Screen Recorder is your best option to take screenshots of Minecraft on Mac or Windows.

Step 1. Launch this screen capture tool on your computer, and then choose the Screen Capture feature in the main interface.

Step 2. When the mouse cursor changes into a crosshair, place the crosshair at the upper left corner of the area you want to capture. Then, click your mouse and drag a box to cover the area you want to screenshot.

Step 3. When you release the mouse button, the program will capture a screenshot of the highlighted area. Here you will see a lot of editing tools to edit your screenshot. You can draw the border, lines, or shapes, add callouts, and more.

Step 4. Finally, click the disk button and then select the path to save the image you create.

Part 2: How to Take a Screenshot of Minecraft on iPhone/Android

If you are playing Minecraft on your smartphone, you can also use the built-in features to take a Minecraft screenshot.

Screenshot Minecraft on iPhone

• For iPhones without a Home button, press the Side button and Volume Up button at the same time, then quickly release both buttons.
• For iPhones with a Home button, press the Side (or Top) button and the Home button at the same time, then quickly release both buttons.

The screenshot will be saved in the Photos > Screenshots.

Screenshot Minecraft on Android

If you are using an Android phone, you can press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time to make a screenshot of Minecraft.

The screenshot will be saved in your Gallery or Photos app, depending on your device.

Part 3: How to Screenshot Minecraft on PS/Xbox/Switch

Take a Screenshot in Minecraft on PS4/PS5

On PS5, you can press the Create button on the DualSense controller to open the Create menu. Then select Take Screenshot to capture your Minecraft gameplay.

On PS4, you can hold down the SHARE button on the controller to get a screenshot. Or you can choose to tap the SHARE button to open a new menu where you can take a screenshot, record a video, and share your screencasts.

Capture a Screenshot of Minecraft on Xbox

You need to double-tap the Xbox button on your controller. Then, press Y to capture a screenshot in Minecraft or X to record a video clip.

Take a Screenshot in Minecraft on Nintendo Switch

Press the Capture button on the Joy-Con or Pro Controller to take a screenshot of your Minecraft gameplay. The screenshot will be saved to the Album on your Nintendo Switch.

Part 4: FAQs About Taking a Screenshot in Minecraft

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