As an Asus laptop user, you're likely interested in knowing how to capture screenshots. Regardless of whether you own a ROG, Zenbook, or Vivobook, most Asus laptops run on Windows OS, which provides multiple methods for taking screenshots.

To assist you, this article presents 5 simple techniques for you to learn how to screenshot on Asus laptop.

How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop with Keyboard Shortcut (Quick but limited)

The Print Screen button is universal for most Windows-powered computers to take a screenshot. It is a keyboard shortcut key that can be combined with other keys for taking a screenshot of your entire desktop or active window.

On most keyboards, the Print Screen button is labeled "PrtScn," "PrntScrn," or something similar. It is usually located near the top of the keyboard, to the right of the function keys. Some keyboards may have a separate Print Screen key, while others may require you to press the Function (Fn) key in combination with another key to access the Print Screen functionality.

1. Use the Print Screen key (Capture the entire screen and save it on the clipboard)

To capture the entire screen of your Asus laptop or computer, you can simply use the Print Screen key:

Step 1. Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard. This will capture a screenshot of your entire desktop and save it on your clipboard.

Step 2. Open an image editor or document editor, such as Microsoft Paint or Microsoft Word.

Step 3. Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot into the editor.

Step 4. Use the tools in the editor to save or edit the screenshot as needed.

2. Use the Print Screen + Windows key (Capture the entire screen and save it to your PC)

If you prefer to capture the entire screen and save it directly to your PC, you can try the Print Screen + Windows key.

Step 1. Press the Windows key and the Print Screen key at the same time. This will capture a screenshot of your entire desktop.

Step 2. The screenshot will be automatically saved to the "Screenshots" folder in your "Pictures" library.

3. Use the Alt + Print Screen key (Capture an active window and save it on the clipboard)

If you want to capture a screenshot of just the active window, rather than the entire desktop, you can press Alt + Print Screen key instead. This will capture a screenshot of just the window that is currently selected.

Step 1. Make sure the window you want to capture is selected and active.

Step 2. Press the Alt key and the Print Screen key at the same time. This will capture a screenshot of just the active window.

Step 3. Open an image editor or document editor, such as Microsoft Paint or Microsoft Word.

Step 4. Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot into the editor.

Step 5. Use the tools in the editor to save or edit the screenshot as needed.

How to take a screenshot on Asus Laptop with Xbox Game Bar (Perfect for game)

The Xbox Game Bar, available in Windows 10, provides a convenient way to access various tools and functions while you're gaming on your PC. With this feature, you can capture screenshots, record gameplay footage, and live stream to various streaming platforms. Additionally, it comes with an overlay that lets you view system information, communicate with friends, and adjust settings without having to leave your game.

Now, let's see how to take a screenshot of your gameplay on an Asus Laptop using the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 1. Press the Windows key and the G key at the same time to open the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 2. Click the "Screenshot" button in the Game Bar, or press the Windows key + Alt + PrtScn keys on your keyboard.

Step 3. The screenshot will be automatically captured and saved to the "Videos" folder in your "Pictures" library, in a subfolder called "Captures".

Note that you can customize the location where the screenshots are saved by going to the Xbox Game Bar settings and selecting a different folder under the "Screenshot and Game Clip folder location" setting.

How to screenshot on Asus Laptop using Snipping Tool (Available for Windows 7/8/10)

The Snipping Tool is a utility in Windows that allows you to capture and edit screenshots of your Windows PC, not just the Asus laptop. It is available on all versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

You can use the Snipping Tool to capture a specific area of the screen, a rectangle, a freeform shape, or the entire window.

Check the steps below to learn how to screenshot on Asus Laptop with the Snipping Tool.

Step 1. Press the Start button, then type "Snipping Tool" into the search bar and press Enter.

Step 2. Click the "New" button to start a new screenshot.

snipping tool create new snip

Step 3. Use the cursor to select the area of the screen that you want to capture. You can also choose a different capture mode, such as a rectangle, a freeform shape, or the entire window.

snipping tool 4 snip modes

Step 4. The screenshot will be opened in the Snipping Tool editor, where you can annotate or edit the image as needed.

Step 5. To save the screenshot, click the "File" menu and select "Save As", then choose a location to save the screenshot, then click "Save".

How to screenshot on Asus Laptop using Snip & Sketch (Available for Windows 10)

As another screen capture and annotation tool, Snip & Sketch is the alternative to Snipping Tool. But Snip & Sketch is only available on Windows 10 devices. It allows you to take screenshots of your desktop, active window, rectangular area, or freeform area, and then edit and annotate the image using a variety of tools.

To take a screenshot on an Asus laptop using Snip & Sketch, you can follow these steps:

Step 1. Press the "Windows", "Shift" and “S” keys at the same time. This will open the Snip & Sketch tool.

Step 2. You can select from the 4 screenshot modes: Free Form, Rectangular, Active Window, and Full Screen. Then select the area you wish to capture.

snip and sketch 4 snip modes

Step 3. The screenshot will be automatically taken. You can see a preview notification in the lower-right corner of the screen. You can click the notification to open the screenshot in the Snip & Sketch window.

Step 4. Once the screenshot is displayed in the Snip & Sketch window, you can use the various tools provided to edit the screenshot as desired.

Step 5. When you are finished editing, click on the "Save" button in the top right corner of the window to save the screenshot to your computer.

How to screenshot on Asus Laptop with Awesome Screenshot & Recorder (Recommended)

For a complete screenshot solution on your Asus laptop, it's recommended to use Awesome Screenshot & Recorder. This browser extension is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, enabling you to capture screenshots and record videos of webpages. In addition, it provides editing and annotating capabilities for your images and videos, allowing you to personalize your captures. As long as you have one of the four supported browsers installed, you can use Awesome Screenshot & Recorder on your Asus laptop or any other computer.

Awesome Screenshot & Recorder

One extension for all your screen recordings & screenshots

Record screen and capture screenshots easily
Edit videos/images quickly
Store videos/images to the cloud and share instantly

In comparison to keyboard shortcuts or built-in screenshot tools on your Asus laptop, Awesome Screenshot & Recorder offers advanced features that take your screenshot capturing to the next level. Let's explore its main features.

Screenshot capture: You can take a screenshot of the entire webpage, the whole screen, a selected area, or the visible part of the webpage. You can also capture a scrolling screenshot, which allows you to capture a webpage that is longer than the visible screen.
Video recording: You can record videos on your screen, webcam, or both simultaneously. You can also add audio to your recordings using your microphone.
Annotation and editing: You can add text, shapes, and arrows to your screenshots and videos, as well as blur sensitive information. You can also crop, rotate, and resize your images.
Cloud storage: You can upload your screenshot to the free cloud storage that Awesome Screenshot & Recorder offers. This greatly saves your local storage space.
Sharing: You can share your screenshots and videos directly from the extension's interface, or save them to your computer.
Cross-platform support: Awesome Screenshot & Recorder is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and works on both desktop and mobile devices.

Taking screenshots on Asus Laptop with Awesome Screenshot & Recorder is super easy! Just check the steps below.

Step 1. Download and install the Awesome Screenshot extension to your browser. Sign in to it or create an account.

Step 2. Click the Awesome Screenshot extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to launch the extension.

Step 3. Click the "Capture" tab, then select the area of the screen you want to capture. You can choose to capture the visible part, a full page, a custom area, the whole screen, or a specific window.

awesome screenshot and recorder extension capture main interface

Step 4. The captured image will be automatically opened in a new tab, where you can edit and annotate it as needed.

awesome screenshot and recorder annotation tool

Step 5. When you are finished editing the image, click the "Done" button to upload it to the cloud. You will also have the option to download it locally, print it, copy it, or generate a shareable link.

scrolling screenshot awesome extension saving options

Bonus tip: Screenshots On Asus Windows Tablet

Your Asus Windows Tablet might have no keyboard. But you can also simply take screenshots by pressing the hardware buttons.

Step 1. Open the page that you wish to capture on your Asus tablet. Press and hold the "Power" button and the "Volume Down" button at the same time.

Step 2. Release the buttons when you hear a camera shutter sound or see a screen flash.

Step 3. The screenshot will be saved in your tablet's gallery or photo app.

Conclusion

We hope that you have mastered how to screenshot on an Asus laptop by reading this post. You can use the keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools, and Awesome Screenshot & Recorder to capture screenshots on your Asus device, whether you want to take a screenshot of an active window, entire screen, or customized area. Just choose the most suitable one to save you time in capturing screenshots.

How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop - 5 Simple Ways

Miley Shen

Miley Shen