MSI laptops, including the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin, MSI GE75 Raider, and MSI GL65 Leopard, are often used by gamers and professionals due to their high-quality performance and features. If you are a new user, you might wonder how to screenshot on an MSI laptop.

Given that, this post shares five easy ways to screenshot on an MSI laptop. Since MSI laptops use Windows OS, taking a screenshot on a MSI laptop is nearly the same as on other Windows laptops. Let’s continue reading to learn how to screenshot on an MSI laptop using keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools, and an excellent third-party application.

How to screenshot on MSI laptop with “Print Screen” key

One of the easiest ways to screenshot on an MSI laptop is using the “Print Screen” key on your keyboard. This key is typically labeled "PrtScn" or "Print Scrn" and is located in the top row of your keyboard, near the function keys (F1, F2, etc.). But its location might vary due to the different models of your MSI laptops.

You can use the “Print Screen” only or combine it with other keys based on your preferences.

1. Use “Print Screen” key (capture the entire screen and save it to the clipboard)

Pressing the “Print Screen” key will only capture your MSI laptop's entire screen, but it will save your screenshot to the clipboard.

Step 1. Navigate to the screen that you want to capture.

Step 2. Press the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard to capture the entire screen.

Step 3. Open an image editing program, such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop, Press "Ctrl + V" to paste the screenshot into the program. Then edit and save the screenshot as needed.

2. Use “Windows + Print Screen” keys (capture the entire screen and save it locally)

You can also press “Windows” and “Print Screen” keys simultaneously on your MSI laptop to take a screenshot of the entire screen. It will save the screenshot to your MSI laptop instead of the clipboard.

Step 1. Navigate to the screen that you want to capture.

Step 2. Press the "Windows" key and the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard at the same time. The screen will dim briefly to indicate that a screenshot has been taken.

Step 3. Find the screenshot in the “Screenshots” subfolder of your MSI laptop's "Pictures" folder.

3. Use “Alt + Print Screen” keys (Capture an active window and save it to the clipboard)

If you wish to take a screenshot of an active window, you can press “Alt” and “Print Screen” keys simultaneously. This will copy the screenshot to the clipboard. So you can paste it anywhere.

Step 1. Navigate to the window you want to capture and click on it to make it active.

Step 2. Press the "Alt" key and the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard simultaneously. The screen will dim briefly to indicate that a screenshot has been taken.

Step 3. Open an image editing program or document where you want to paste the screenshot. Press "Ctrl + V" to paste the screenshot. Edit and save the screenshot as needed.

How to take a screenshot on MSI laptop with Snipping Tool

Snipping Tool is a free and pre-installed screenshot tool available in all Windows OS, including Windows 10, 11, 7, and 8. You can quickly take screenshots on your MSI laptop as you want. It offers four screenshot modes. Let’s have a look.

Rectangular Snip: Select and capture anywhere on your screen in a rectangular format.
Free-form snip: use freehand movement to capture everything you want on your display screen.
Full-screen snip: Capture your entire screen.
Windows snip: Capture any active window.

Now, let’s see how to use the Snipping Tool.

Step 1. Press the "Start" menu, type “Snipping Tool” into the search bar, and press "Enter" to open the Snipping Tool.

Step 2. Click on the "New" button to start a new screenshot. You can click the drop-down triangle symbol to choose the screenshot mode according to your needs.

snipping tool 4 image capture modes

Step 3. If you select the “Window Snip” or “Full-screen Snip”, the screenshot will automatically be taken. If you select the “Free-form Snip” or “Rectangular Snip”, your screen will dim, and you can drag your mouse cursor to select the area of the screen that you want to capture in the screenshot. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

Step 4. The screenshot will be opened in the Snipping Tool. You can save the screenshot by clicking on the "File" menu and selecting "Save As". You can also edit the screenshot using tools in the toolbar, such as the pen or highlighter.

How to take screenshots on MSI laptop with Snip & Sketch

Snip & Sketch is another free, built-in tool that allows you to take screenshots of your MSI laptop. It is only available on Windows 10 and 11. It enables you to capture and annotate screenshots and draw and sketch on your screen.

Here is how to screenshot on MSI laptop with Snip & Sketch.

Step 1. Press the "Windows" key + "Shift" + "S" on your keyboard to open the Snip & Sketch tool. Your screen will dim, and you can drag your mouse cursor to select the area of the screen that you want to capture in the screenshot.

Step 2. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot. The screenshot will be opened in the Snip & Sketch window. From here, you can use the tools in the toolbar to annotate the screenshot, such as the pen, highlighter, and eraser.

Step 3. To save the screenshot, click on the "File" menu and select "Save As".

How to capture a screenshot on MSI laptop with Windows Game Bar

The Windows Game Bar is a feature in Windows 10 that allows you to record gameplay, take screenshots, and access other game-related features while playing a game on your computer. You can also use it to take screenshots on your MSI laptop.

Step 1. Press the "Windows" key + "G" key on your keyboard to awake the Windows Game Bar.

Step 2. Click on the "Screenshot" button in the Game Bar to capture a screenshot of your entire screen.

Step 3. The screenshot will be saved to a default folder on your computer, typically "C:\Users[Your username]\Videos\Captures". You can also find the screenshot in the Xbox app on your computer.

How to screenshot on MSI laptop using Awesome Screenshot & Recorder

Since the built-in free screenshot tools are limited in features, you can also use a third-party screenshot program to complete the screen capture tasks. We recommend you use Awesome Screenshot & Recorder, a free browser extension that allows you to capture and edit screenshots and record videos of your screen or webcam. In addition, it provides cloud storage and lets you share your screenshots instantly. It is available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

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

Key features

Screenshot capture: Allows you to capture a screenshot of the entire page, a selected area, or the visible part of the page.
Screenshot editor: Enables you to annotate screenshots with tools such as a pen, highlighter, and eraser.
Video recording: Lets you record a video of your screen with audio and/or webcam.
Cloud storage: Allows you to save the screenshot or video to the Awesome Screenshot cloud storage for easy access from anywhere.
Sharing: Lets you share the screenshot or video via a link or by uploading it to popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Customization: Allows you to customize the settings for Awesome Screenshot & Recorder, such as the default save location and other options.

Here is how to screenshot on MSI laptop using Awesome Screenshot & Recorder.

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 grab the visible part, a full page, a custom area, a whole screen, or a specific window.

awesome screenshot and recorder capture 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 bar

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.

awesome screenshot and recorder download options

Conclusion

This post provides 5 easy methods for taking a screenshot on an MSI laptop. In short, there are two methods: built-in tools and third-party tools. You can use either of the built-in screenshot tools if you just need to take screenshots on your MSI laptop. If you need a tool to capture screenshots, edit them further, then organize and store them well, you can try Awesome Screenshot & Recorder!

5 Ways to Screenshot on An MSI Laptop

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