Capture & Record
Capture tools record what is on screen: a still screenshot or a video with audio. They are useful for bug reports, tutorials, presentations, and demonstrating a process that is hard to describe in words.
Decide whether you need a still or a recording before you start. A screenshot is faster to review and share; a recording shows sequence and timing. For either, check what is visible in the frame before you capture it.
- Screenshot Capture a tab, a window, a screen, or a selected area as a PNG. Open tool
- Screen Recorder Record the screen, with an optional microphone, in your browser. Open tool
Common questions
Should I take a screenshot or record my screen?
Use a screenshot when one frame contains the answer: an error message, a layout problem, or a setting. Use a recording when the order of actions matters, when audio is part of the explanation, or when the viewer needs to see a process rather than a result.
How do I avoid capturing private information?
Close chat windows, email, and password managers before you start. Check the whole frame, including the edges and any second monitor. For recordings, do a short test capture and watch it back before recording the real thing.
Where are my screenshots and recordings saved?
It depends on the tool and the browser. Some capture in the page and offer a download; others use the operating system picker. Read the notice on the page and confirm the file exists before you close the tab.