Do you want to take a screenshot on Ubuntu but aren’t sure how? You’re in the right place! In this guide, we will discuss different ways to take a screenshot on the latest version of Ubuntu, which is 24.04 LTS.
A screenshot is essentially a picture of your screen. You can use this feature to capture an important moment from your screen or specific information that you want to save as an image and share with others.
Take Screenshots on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you can take screenshots and record your screen using the built-in tool provided by the operating system. There’s no need to download any extra software.
Let’s dive into how to capture a screenshot without any delay.
1. Using Take a Screenshot Tool
The default tool on Ubuntu is the first option for taking a screenshot. It is easy to use and includes all the basic features needed to capture your screen, such as taking a screenshot of a specific area, a particular window, or the entire screen.
It has all the necessary options and is the recommended method for taking screenshots.
Just follow these steps to take a screenshot:
1. Click on the Ubuntu icon.

2. In the search bar, type Screenshot and click on the Take a Screenshot tool.

3. The tool will appear with all the options to take a screenshot. To take a screenshot, select the Capture Screenshot option.
4. Choose the area of the screen you want to capture. You have three options: Select: to select a particular part of the screen, Screen: to capture the entire screen, and Window: to capture a specific window.

5. After selecting the area, click on the Capture button.

6. All the screenshots will be saved in the /home/username/Pictures/Screenshots
directory. From here, you can easily access the screenshots.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcut
You can also access the built-in screenshot tool using keyboard shortcuts. For this, you just need to use specific keyboard shortcut combinations to capture particular types of screenshots.
1. To capture a specific area of the screen, press Print Scr (Print Screen key), select the area you want to capture and click on the Capture button.
2. To take a screenshot of the entire screen, press Shift + Print Scr shortcut key.
3. To capture a specific window, first select the window you want to capture and then press Alt + Print Scr.
Note
If the above keyboard shortcuts do not work, try combining them with the Fn (Function) key. Some keyboard layouts require you to use the Print Scr key with the Fn key.
Conclusion
That’s it! You have successfully taken a screenshot in the Ubuntu operating system using the built-in tool and keyboard shortcuts without using any third-party applications.
However, the built-in tool only provides basic screenshot features. If you want more advanced features while taking screenshots, you can install and use third-party tools such as GNOME Screenshot, Flameshot, and Kazam.