

VLC media player also provides a screenshot shortcuts for Linux, CTRL + ALT + S.

If you are using a Mac, you can press Command + ALT + S. If you are using a Windows version and want to screenshot the current image, you can press SHIFT + S. You can press the specific keys to quickly take snapshots in VLC. When you have the need to take a VLC screenshot, you can simply click on the snapshot icon.īesides the 2 methods above, VLC also offer shortcuts for taking snapshot. By doing so, you can add some additional icons including a quick screenshot icon in the playback control area. While the video playing, click View on the menu bar and then select the Advanced Controls option from the drop-down list. You can also arise a quick snapshot icon to take screenshots in VLC.

The VLC screenshot will be saved in PNG format by default. That means you have made a screenshot successfully. When you are playing a video with VLC, you can click Video on the top menu bar and then choose Snapshot or Take Snapshot option to screenshot the current image.Īfter the VLC screenshot, you can see a small thumbnail of the capture in the upper left corner of the window. You can use the 3 methods below to take snapshots in VLC. VLC media player provides a simple way to take a screenshot of the video you are playing and save it as an image file. How to Take Screenshots in VLC Media Player How to Screenshot Computer Screen with Screen Recorder
