How to Take Screenshots on Linux Mint

Taking screenshots on Linux Mint is easy with the built-in screenshot tool. Here are a few methods to capture screenshots:

Using the Screenshot Utility

1. Open the menu and search for "Screenshot"
2. When the tool opens, select "Screen" to capture the entire screen, "Window" to capture a window, or "Selection" to select an area with your mouse
3. Click the "Take Screenshot" button. The screenshot will save to your Pictures folder

To choose where to save the screenshot:

1. After taking the screenshot, a save dialogue will appear
2. Navigate to the desired folder location
3. Click the "Save" button

Keyboard Shortcut

Press the Print Screen (PrtScn) key to instantly take a screenshot. The image will save to your Pictures/Screenshots folder.

Terminal Command

Run the gnome-screenshot command in a terminal to capture screenshots.

gnome-screenshot

After running the command, choose the save location in the dialogue box.

Installing Flameshot

Flameshot is a powerful screenshot tool with annotation features.

Install Flameshot with:

sudo apt install flameshot

Launch Flameshot from the menu. You can select an area to screenshot, then annotate or save the image.

Customizing Screenshots

There are many ways to customize your Linux Mint screenshots:

• Add borders, watermarks, or stickers with Flameshot
• Set a custom screenshot save folder
• Set a custom screenshot file name format
• Set a shortcut key for screenshot tools
• Automate screenshots with scripts

Conclusion

Capturing screenshots on Linux Mint is simple with the built-in tools. The Screenshot utility, Print Screen shortcut, gnome-screenshot command, and Flameshot offer flexible options to grab screenshots. With full customization, you can configure your screenshots exactly how you want them.