Take Screenshots
Learn how to use Lumshot's screen capture tool with region, window, scrolling, OCR, AI Snapshot, and report capture modes.
Lumshot is a flexible screen capture tool that helps you capture anything on your screen quickly.
Unlike basic screenshot software, Lumshot provides multiple capture modes for different workflows.
Capture Modes
Region Capture
Select any area of your screen and capture only the information you need.
Useful for:
- Design feedback
- Bug reports
- Tutorials
- Documentation
Window Capture
Capture a specific application window automatically.
Useful for:
- Code editors
- Design tools
- Browser windows
- Applications
Full Screen Capture
Capture your entire display when you need complete context.
Scroll Capture
Capture content that extends beyond your visible screen.
Useful for:
- Long webpages
- Documents
- Chat conversations
- Reports
OCR Capture
Extract text directly from your screenshot.
Use OCR Capture for:
- Error messages
- Code
- Documents
- Website content
AI Snapshot
AI Snapshot helps you capture your screen and use the captured information with AI workflows.
Useful for:
- Asking AI about errors
- Explaining UI problems
- Reviewing designs
- Understanding content
Report Capture
Report Capture helps create clearer visual reports.
Useful for:
- Developers
- QA teams
- Product teams
After Capturing
After taking a screenshot, you can:
- Annotate your capture
- Blur sensitive information
- Extract text
- Copy to clipboard
- Export images