Paste a Screenshot, Get a JPG
Press Print Screen or snip, then Ctrl + V here. The clipboard image becomes a JPG you can save in one click — no Paint, no Save As dialog, nothing uploaded.
Updated September 2026 · Free · Works entirely in your browser
Press Ctrl + V anywhere on this page
On a Mac, ⌘ + V. You can also drop an image file here.
Why Print Screen never gives you a file
On Windows, the Print Screen key copies the screen to the clipboard and nothing more. Windows + Shift + S does the same for a selection. The image only becomes a file when something pastes it and saves it — traditionally Paint or the Snipping Tool, which both default to PNG. This page is that paste target, and it saves JPG.
Keyboard shortcuts that copy to the clipboard
| System | Whole screen | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 | Print Screen | Windows + Shift + S |
| Windows, active window | Alt + Print Screen | — |
| macOS | ⌘ + Control + Shift + 3 | ⌘ + Control + Shift + 4 |
| Chromebook | Ctrl + Show windows (copied automatically) | Ctrl + Shift + Show windows |
JPG or PNG for a screenshot?
JPG is the right choice when the screenshot has to fit an email, a form with a size limit or a chat app: it is typically a fifth of the PNG size. Keep quality at 92 or above for text. For diagrams with thin lines or a transparent background, PNG stays sharper. Already have screenshot files saved? Convert screenshot files to JPG in a batch, or read the full guide to saving a screenshot as a JPG on every device.
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