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How to Screenshot Just One Window in Windows 11 (Alt + Print Screen)

So normally, when we press the Print Screen button on our keyboard, that's going to capture the entire desktop. If you use multiple monitors or have multiple applications open on your screen, you end up capturing everything. This leaves you stuck manually cropping the image afterward.

But if you just want to capture one window, you don't need any third-party software. Windows has a built-in active window screenshot shortcut that does it for you instantly.

In this quick guide, we will show you exactly how to capture a single window and save it to your computer.

The Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + Print Screen

To screenshot one window in Windows 10/11, all you need is a simple keyboard shortcut — Alt + Print Screen.

Here's how to do it step by step:

  1. Click on the window you want to capture to make sure it's the currently active window.
  2. Press Alt + Print Screen at the same time.
  3. Windows will instantly capture just that window and save it to the clipboard.

That's it. No extra tools, no software — just a quick keyboard shortcut.

How to Save the Screenshot

Once you've captured the window, you can paste it into any app you want. Here's how to save it using Windows Paint:

  1. Open Paint from the Start menu.
  2. Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot.
  3. Go to File > Save As and choose your preferred format — for example, JPEG.

Your screenshot is now saved and ready to use.

Screenshot Just One Window in Windows
Click on the window you want to capture
Save the Screenshot

Related Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Print Screen - Captures the full screen to clipboard
  • Alt + Print Screen - Captures the active window to clipboard
  • Windows + Shift + S - Opens Snipping Tool to select a custom area
  • Windows + Print Screen - Captures full screen and saves it automatically to the Screenshots folder

Final Word

Next time you need to screenshot one window in Windows instead of the entire screen, just click the window and press Alt + Print Screen. It's one of those small Windows shortcuts that saves you a lot of time once you know it.

If this quick technical tip helped you solve your problem, make sure to check out our practical step-by-step video tutorials on the RealClearComputing YouTube Channel.