With millions of players and a dedicated community, Minecraft is a popular game that lets players build and explore virtual worlds made up of blocks, mine resources, craft items, and fight creatures. It's been available on multiple platforms since 2011. To capture and share memorable moments, check out this post's complete guide on how to take a screenshot in Minecraft across all platforms.

How to take a screenshot in Minecraft on Windows

It is easy to take screenshots in Minecraft Windows Edition as Windows OS offers many ways for screenshot capture. But the methods might vary due to different Windows OS versions.

1. For all Windows versions: Awesome Screenshot & Recorder

For taking a high-quality screenshot in Minecraft on any version of Windows, we recommend using the browser extension Awesome Screenshot & Recorder. In addition, you can use it to record Minecraft gameplay videos.

This extension is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari and enables you to capture screenshots of the entire screen, a scrolling webpage, or a selected area. You can also edit the screenshot by resizing or cropping it, adding text or shapes, uploading it to the cloud, and sharing it with others.

Let's now explore how to take a Minecraft screenshot on Windows.

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

Step 2. Open Minecraft on your Windows PC.

Step 3. Click the Awesome Screenshot extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to launch the extension.

Step 4. Click the "Capture" tab, then select “Entire Screen & App Window”.

Step 5. In the “Choose what to share” window, select “Window” and choose the Minecraft window. Once done, select “Share”.

Step 6. The Minecraft game will be automatically captured and opened in a new tab, where you can edit and annotate it as needed.

Step 7. 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.

2. For Windows 10 below versions

On most Windows PCs, you can press the keyboard shortcut for quick and straightforward screenshot capture in Minecraft.

Step 1. Press the “F2” key on the keyboard.

Step 2. The screenshots are saved in the ".minecraft\screenshots" inside the "AppData\Roaming" folder. You can find the folder by typing "%appdata%\.minecraft\screenshots" in the search bar.

3. For Windows 10/11

For Minecraft Windows 10 or 11 Edition, there are numerous ways to take screenshots. For example, you can use many combinations of keyboard shortcuts, or you can also use the built-in screenshot tools, like Snipping Tool, Windows Game Bar, Snip & Sketch, etc.

Here, we’d like to introduce the most simple and perfect way for game screen capture on Windows 10/11.

Step 1. Press the “Windows” and “G” keys at the same time to activate the Windows Game Bar.

Step 2. Click on the camera icon to take a screenshot of your Minecraft gameplay.

Step 3. You will see a notification showing where the screenshot was saved. The default screenshot save folder is C:\\Users\\<username>\\Videos\\Captures.

How to screenshot in Minecraft on Mac

Mac offers a built-in screenshot tool to capture everything on your Mac’s screen, including the Minecraft gameplay. So, it is also straightforward to screenshot Minecraft on Mac.

1. Capture the entire screen of Minecraft

If you wish to capture the entire screen of your Minecraft gameplay, you can follow the steps below.

Step 1. Open Minecraft and navigate to the screen you want to capture.

Step 2. Press and hold the "Command", "Shift" and “3” keys simultaneously.

Step 3. This will take a screenshot of your entire screen and save it to your desktop as a .png file.

2. Capture a selected area

You can capture a custom area of Minecraft gameplay according to your needs.

Step 1. Open the Minecraft game..

Step 2. Press and hold the "Command", "Shift" and “4” keys at the same time.

Step 3. Your mouse cursor will become a crosshair. You can drag to select the area that you wish to capture. Once done, release the mouse button to take the screenshot.  

Step 4. Then you might see a thumbnail in the corner of your screen. Click it to edit the screenshot. Or wait for the screenshot to save to your desktop.

3. Capture the Minecraft game window only

You can also capture the Minecraft game window only on your Mac. To do so, please:

Step 1. Open the Minecraft game window that you want to capture.

Step 2. Press and hold the "Command", "Shift", “4” and “Space bar” keys at the same time.

Step 3. Your mouse cursor will become a camera icon. Click on the Minecraft window to capture it.

Step 4. You can see a thumbnail in the corner of your screen. Click it to edit the screenshot. Or wait for the screenshot to save to your desktop.

Note: The screenshots taken using these methods are saved to your desktop by default. You can change the location where the screenshots are saved by using the "defaults" command in the Terminal.

How to Screenshot in Minecraft on iPhone/Android

Minecraft is also available on iPhone and Android devices. Taking a screenshot in Minecraft on iPhone or Android is super simple.

1. For iPhone

Step 1. Open Minecraft and navigate to the screen you want to capture.

Step 2. If your iPhone has a Touch ID, you can press the "Home" button and the "Power" button at the same time.

If your iPhone has a Face ID, you can press the “Power” button and the “Volume up” button at the same time.

Step 3. The screenshot will be captured and saved to the Photos app of your iPhone.

2. For Android

Step 1. Open Minecraft and navigate to the screen you want to capture.

Step 2. Press the "Power" and "Volume Down" buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.

Step 3. Find the screenshot in the Gallery app of your Android phone.

Note: On some Android devices, you may need to use a different combination of buttons to take a screenshot. For example, on some Samsung devices, you can take a screenshot by pressing and holding the "Power" and "Home" buttons at the same time.

How to take screenshots in Minecraft on PS/Xbox/Switch

Minecraft is also compatible with consoles like PlayStation, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Here you will learn how to take screenshots in Minecraft on such consoles.

1. For PS

To take a screenshot in Minecraft on PlayStation, follow these steps:

Step 1. Press the "Share" button on your controller. This button is typically located on the left side of the controller and looks like two overlapping rectangles.

Step 2. Select "Screenshot" from the menu that appears.

Step 3. The screenshot will be saved to your PlayStation's capture gallery. You can view and share your screenshots from the capture gallery by pressing the "Share" button again and selecting "Capture Gallery".

Note: You may need to have a PlayStation Plus subscription to save and share screenshots online.

2. For Xbox One

To take a screenshot in Minecraft on Xbox One, follow these steps:

Step 1. Double-press the Xbox button on the controller. Then, tap on the Y button to take a screenshot.

Step 2. The screenshot will be saved to your Xbox's capture gallery. You can log into your Xbox Live account on xbox.com. Then, you can find the screenshot in the Captures part of your profile page.

Note: The Xbox 360 Edition has no official screenshot capture function.

3. For Nintendo Switch

Step 1. Press the Capture button on the left side of Joy-Con. It is a black square button with a circular indent.

Step 2. Find the screenshots in the Album within the HOME Menu.

Conclusion

To capture Minecraft game screenshots on all platforms, you can either use the device's built-in screenshot feature or a third-party screen capture tool. Select the method that suits your needs. Have fun playing Minecraft and capturing your screen!