6 Quick Ways to Edit a Screenshot on Any Device

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Simple ways to edit your screen captures
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If you've taken a screenshot on your computer, phone, or tablet, you may need to make some final edits before sharing it with others. Fortunately, it's easy to crop, resize, and annotate screenshots on any device. This wikiHow article teaches you how to capture and edit a screenshot on an Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC.

Quickly Edit a Screenshot

  • On a Computer, you can use the Snipping Tool or Microsoft Paint to edit a screenshot on Windows. On Mac, you can use the Preview application.
  • On Mobile, you can use Google Photos on Android or the Photos app on iPhone/iPad to edit screenshots. You can also use the Gallery on Samsung Galaxy.
Section 1 of 7:

Using Windows Snipping Tool

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  1. 1
    Press ⊞ Win+⇧ Shift+S. This is the keyboard shortcut to open the Windows Snipping tool.[1]
    • The Windows Snipping tool generally comes pre-installed on Windows. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store.
    • The Snipping Tool doesn’t have an option to edit or add text. However, you can use use Microsoft Paint to add text to a screenshot.
    • On some computers, you can also press the Print Screen (Prt Sc, Prnt Scrn, etc.) button to take a screenshot.
  2. 2
    Select a screenshot option and take a screenshot. To do so, click the rectangle icon in the Snipping Tool at the top of the screen and select a screenshot option. Then take a screenshot. The options are as follows:
    • Rectangle: This allows you to click and drag a rectangle around the area on your screen that you want to screenshot. This is the default option that is selected when you open the Snipping Tool.
    • Window: This option allows you to take a screenshot of a specific window you have open on your computer. With this option selected, click the window you want to take a screenshot of.
    • Fullscreen: Selecting this option will automatically take a screenshot of your entire screen.
    • Freeform: This option allows you to draw any shape you want around the area you want to screenshot.
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  3. 3
    Click Markup and Share. When you take a screenshot, you will see a notification in the lower-left corner. Click Markup and share to open the screenshot in the Snipping Tool markup editor.
    • If you don’t see a notification (or you miss it), you can find your screenshots in the Screenshots folder in your Pictures folder. Navigate to it using File Explorer and right-click the screenshot you want to edit. Click Open with…, and then click Snipping Tool.
  4. Step 4 Use the Pen tool to draw on the screenshot.
    It’s the icon that resembles a ball-point pen. When you click this icon, click one of the colored circles to select a color. Then use the slider bar at the bottom of the pop-out menu to adjust the size of the strokes. Click and drag to draw on your screenshot.
    • You may want to enter fullscreen mode to edit your screenshots. To do so, click the icon that resembles a square next to the “x” icon in the upper-right corner.
    • The Pen tool icon is either at the bottom of the screen (window mode) or at the top of the screen (fullscreen mode).
  5. Step 5 Use the highlighter tool to highlight parts of the screenshot.
    Click the icon that resembles a highlighter to select it. The default color is yellow. Click and drag to highlight text or parts of your screenshot.
    • To change the color, click the highlighter icon again, and then click one of the colored circles. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the pop-out menu to change the size of the stroke.
  6. Step 6 Click the eraser tool to remove mark-ups.
    Click the icon that resembles an eraser to erase markups. Then click and drag over the mark-up you want to remove. This will remove the entire markup.
    • To remove all markups, click the eraser icon again, and click Erase all mark-ups.
    • You can only use the eraser tool to remove mark-ups. You cannot erase parts of the original screenshot. However, you can do this in Microsoft Paint.
  7. 7
    Add shapes to the screenshot. You can use shapes to circle or add a square around a section of the screenshot. To add a shape, click the icon that resembles a square and a circle. Click a shape you want to add. Then click and drag to add the shape. You can add a square, circle, line, or arrow.
    • Additionally, you can click the smiley face icon and add an emoji to the screenshot.
    • To select an inside color for the shape, click Fill to the right of the shapes icon. Then click a colored circle to select a color. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the pop-out menu to adjust the opacity of the color (i.e., to make it solid or see-through).
    • To change the color of the line around the shape, click Outline to the right of the shapes icon. Then click a colored circle to select a color. Use the slider bars to adjust the opacity and thickness of the line.
  8. 8
    Crop the screenshot. To crop an image is to trim off areas around the edge of the image that you don’t need. To crop the screenshot, click the icon that resembles two right angles in the toolbar. Click and drag the sides and corners of the image inward to frame the section of the image you want to keep. Then click Apply at the top.
  9. 9
    Save the image. To do so, click the icon that resembles a floppy disk in the upper-right corner. Enter a file name for the image next to “File name.” Then click Save.
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Section 2 of 7:

Using Microsoft Paint (Windows)

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  1. 1
    Take a screenshot. To take a screenshot, press Win + Shift + S to open the snipping tool. Click and drag over the area you want to screenshot.
  2. 2
    Open the screenshot in Paint. To do so, open File Explorer and navigate to the Screenshots folder inside your Pictures folder. Right-click the image you want to edit and click Open with…, then click Paint.
    • Alternatively, you can click Markup and share in the notification when you take a screenshot. Then click Edit in Paint in the upper-right corner. Microsoft Paint has more robust editing options than the Snipping Tool.
  3. Step 3 Rotate or flip the image.
    Both the Flip and Rotate icons are located in the “Image” section of the toolbar at the top. Flip has an icon that resembles a blank triangle over a solid triangle. Click the Flip option and select Flip vertical (upside-down) or Flip horizontal (backwards). Rotate has an icon that resembles a curved arrow over a triangle. Click the Rotate option and select one of the options to rotate the image. The options are as follows:
    • Rotate right 90°: This rotates the images 90 degrees to the right.
    • Rotate left 90°: This rotates the image 90 degrees to the left.
    • Rotate 180°: This flips the image upside-down.
    • Rotate custom: This displays a pop-up bar you can use to enter a custom degree rotation you want to rotate the image.
  4. Step 4 Change the image size.
    Click the button that resembles a photograph with a diagonal arrow on the right corner. This button is located in the "Image" section of the toolbar. This will open a window to set a new window size. Enter a new size value (e.g. 200% size) and click OK.
    • You can select to adjust the size by pixel or percentage. Use pixel adjustments if you need a more precise change.
    • Changing the size to be larger than the original will result in a loss of picture quality.
  5. Step 5 Crop your screenshot.
    To crop an image is to trim off areas around the edge of the image that you don’t need. Click the Select option from the “Selection” section of the toolbar. It has an icon that resembles a rectangle with a dotted line. Click and drag to select the area of the screenshot you want to keep. Then click the "Crop" button in the “Image” section of the toolbar. It has an icon that resembles two right angles.
  6. 6
    Select a color. You can select a color to use to mark up the image, add text, or add shapes. To select a color, click one of the colored circles at the top of the page in the “Colors” section.
    • Alternatively, you can click the eyedropper icon in the “Tools” section and click a color in the image you want to select.
    • To select a more precise color, click the icon that resembles a rainbow-colored circle next to the colored circles. This opens the “Edit color” window. You can select a color from the color window, enter a hexidecimal color value, or enter Red, Green, and Blue values. Then click Ok.
  7. Step 7 Add text to the screenshot.
    Click the “A” button to add text to your screenshot. This button is located in the “Tools” section on the toolbar. Click and drag to select a text area and type to enter your desired text.[2]
    • To enter a single line of text, click the “A” button and click where you want to add text. Then start typing.
    • To change the text color, simply select a color from the “Colors” section at the top.
    • Use the sub-menu bar at the top to select the text font, font size, style, and justification. You can also select a background color.
  8. 8
    Mark up the image. To mark up the screenshot, select a color. Click the arrow pointing down below the Brush icon. Select a brush type. Then click the brush icon, and use the slider bars on the left side to adjust the line thickness and opacity of the stroke (i.e., how see-through or solid it is). Then click the Pencil icon in the “Tools” section and click and drag to draw.
  9. 9
    Add shapes. To add a shape to the markup, select a color. Then click the shape you want to add in the “Shapes” section and click and drag where you want to add the shape.
    • You can use the options to the right of the “Shapes” section to select a line thickness, line type, and fill color.
    • To keep the shape proportional, hold Shift while you click and drag.
    • Click the circle icon above the shape to rotate it after placing it.
  10. 10
    Use the eraser tool. Click the icon that resembles an eraser in the “Tools” section. Use the slider bar to the left to adjust the thickness of the eraser tool. Click and drag to erase any mark-ups or parts of the image you want to erase.
    • Unlike the Snipping Tool, Paint will erase parts of the original screenshot.
  11. 11
    Save the image. To save the image, click the icon that resembles a floppy disk in the upper-left corner to save over the image. To change the file name or image format, click File in the menu bar at the top, followed by Save as. Select an image format (i.e., JPG, PNG, BMP, etc.) and enter a file name. Then click Save.
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Section 3 of 7:

Using Mac Preview

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  1. Step 1 Press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+3 to take a screenshot.
    A screenshot will be taken of your current screen and saved to your desktop.
    • If you’d like to capture a single window, press Command + Shift + 4, press the space bar, then click the window you want to capture.[3]
    • To take a screenshot of a certain part of the screen, press Command + Shift + 4, and then click and drag the mouse to select the desired part of the screen.
  2. Step 2 Double-click the new file on your desktop.
    It’s the new image file that contains date and time you took the screenshot.
    • If your images open with a different app, press and hold Control as you click the file (or simply right-click, if you have a mouse with a right button), select Open With, and choose Preview.
    • Alternatively, click the thumbnail that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen right after you capture the screenshot. This will open your screenshot in a window that has all the same markup tools as Preview.
  3. Step 3 Rotate the image.
    Click the rotate button (the rectangle with a curved arrow near the top of Preview) to rotate the image 90 degrees. You can click the icon multiple times to rotate the image multiple times.
  4. 4
    Click the Mark-up icon. It’s the icon that resembles a circle with a pen tip in the center. It’s in the upper-right corner. This displays the markup toolbar.
  5. Step 5 Adjust the size of the image.
    Click the icon that resembles a window inside a rectangle. It’s in the markup toolbar. Enter new height and width dimensions, or adjust the size percentage. Then click Ok.[4]
  6. Step 6 Crop the screenshot.
    If you want to save just part of the screenshot, click the selection tool (the dotted box near the top-left corner), and then click and drag to highlight the area you want to keep. Once the area you want to crop is selected, click the Tools menu at the top of the screen, and then Crop to cut out everything but the selected area.
  7. Step 7 Adjust the colors and brightness.
    If you want to get crafty, click the Tools menu and select Adjust Color. You can use the sliders to adjust the exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, saturation, temperature, tint, and sharpness.
    • You can also access these tools by clicking the icon that looks like three sliders in the Markup toolbar at the top of the window.
    • Your screenshot will reflect your changes as you make them, allowing you to experiment and find the right mix of settings.
    • Exposure, contrast, highlights, and shadows will affect the brightness and black/white balance of the colors.
    • Saturation, temperature, and tint will affect the intensity of the colors.
  8. 8
    Select colors and a line thickness. You can select a color for shapes, lines, and text. To select an outline color, click the icon that resembles a square with a border around it and a diagonal red line through the border.. Then select a color from the drop-down menu. To select a fill-in color, click the icon that resembles a solid rectangle with a red line through it and select a color. To select a line thickness, click the icon that resembles three lines of different thicknesses. Then select a line thickness or a line type.
  9. 9
    Draw on the image. To draw on the image, click one of the icons that resembles a squiggly line. . Then click and drag to draw on the screenshot.
    • The thinner line is the “sketch” line, which allows you to create an adjustable arc or shape. The thicker line is a simple free-hand doodling tool.
    • You won’t see anything unless you’ve selected an outline color.
  10. 10
    Add shapes to the screenshot. To add shapes, select a color (and possibly a fill-in color, if you want a solid shape) and line thickness. Click the icon that resembles a square and a circle. Select a shape from the menu. Click and drag to add a shape.
    • To keep the shape proportional, hold Shift while you click and drag.
  11. 11
    Add text to the image. To add text, click the icon that resembles an “A” inside a box. Click where you want to add text and start typing.[5]
    • To change the font, style, or text size, click the “Aa” icon in the toolbar at the top. Select a font, style, and font size. You can also select the text color from this menu.
  12. 12
    Add a signature to the screenshot. To add a signature, tap the icon that resembles a signature on a line. Then tap Trackpad or Camera. If you use the trackpad, draw your signature on the trackpad. If you use your camera, write your signature on paper and hold it up to the camera. You can also tap iPhone and use your iPhone to write your signature. Tap Done when you are finished.
  13. 13
    Save the image. To save the image, click File in the menu bar at the top. Then click Save. Enter a file name for the image and click Save.
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Section 4 of 7:

Using Google Photos

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  1. Step 1 Press the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
    You will see a flash, indicating a screenshot has been taken.
    • The key combination may vary depending on your phone or tablet. On some Android models, you’ll have to hold the Home and Power buttons or Volume Up and the Power button.
    • You can also use the hand gesture to take a screenshot. To do so, swipe left to right on the screen with the side of your hand.
  2. Step 2 Open Photos.
    It’s the white icon with a multicolored flower inside (labeled Photos or Google Photos).[6]
    • If you don’t have Google Photos on your Android, you can download it now from the Play Store.
  3. Step 3 Tap the screenshot.
    You should have a copy of the screenshot in your Google Photos. Tap it to open it.
  4. Step 4 Tap the edit button.
    It’s the second icon at the bottom (the three lines with sliders) of Google Photos.
  5. 5
    Crop and rotate the photo. To crop an image is to trim off areas around the edge of the image that you don’t need. Tap Crop at the bottom of the screen to crop and rotate the photo. To crop the screenshot, drag the corners of the image inward to highlight the portion of the image you want to keep. Tap and drag the meter bar below the image to rotate the image. Tap Save in the lower-right corner when you are done.
  6. 6
    Blur, unblur, or clean up the photo. To do so, tap Tools at the bottom of the screen. Then tap Blur, Unblur, or Magic Eraser. To blur an image, tap the area you want to remain clear and then tap and drag the meter bar at the bottom to adjust the strength of the effect. To unblur and image, tap Unblur and tap and drag the meter bar at the bottom to adjust the effect. Use the Magic Eraser to try to remove parts of the image you don’t want to keep. Then tap Done at the bottom.
  7. 7
    Make adjustments to the image. To make color and tone adjustments, tap Adjust at the bottom of the screen. Select one of the options and tap and drag the meter bar at the bottom of the screen to adjust the strength of the adjustment. Then tap Done. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, tone, Ultra HDR, shadows, highlights, tint, warmth, saturation, and more.
  8. 8
    Select a filter. To do so, tap Filters at the bottom of the screen. Then tap one of the filters at the bottom of the screen.
  9. 9
    Mark up the image. To do so, tap Markup at the bottom of the screen. Select the Pen tool to draw on the image, and select the Highlighter tools to highlight parts of the image. Select a color at the bottom of the screen. Tap Text to add text to the image. Tap where you want to add text and type something. Then tap Done. Tap and drag the text to where you want to place it. Tap Done when you are finished marking up the image.
  10. Step 10 Tap Save copy when you’re finished.
    This saves a copy of the image with your edits. If you didn’t make any changes (or don’t want to save them), tap the Cancel in the lower-left corner, and tap Discard if prompted.
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Section 5 of 7:

Using a Samsung Galaxy

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  1. Step 1 Press the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
    You will see a flash indicating a screenshot has been taken.
    • The key combination may vary depending on your phone or tablet. On some Android models, you’ll have to hold the Home and Power buttons or the Volume Up and Power buttons.
    • You can also use the hand gesture to take a screenshot. To do so, swipe left to right on the screen with the side of your hand.
    • If you use Google Photos on your Galaxy, see this method instead.
  2. Step 2 Open the Gallery app.
    It usually has an icon that resembles a photograph. Tap the Gallery icon.
    • If you see a preview of the screenshot right after you take it, you can tap it to open it in the editor without having to open the Gallery.
  3. Step 3 Tap the screenshot to open it.
    Several options will appear along the bottom of the screen.
    • The remaining settings will vary depending on your version of the Gallery app, as well as which model of Galaxy you own.
  4. Step 4 Tap the icon that resembles a pencil.
    This opens the editing options.
    • The option you see will look different depending on your version.
    • If you already see some editing tools at the bottom of the screen, you won’t need to complete this step.
  5. Step 5 Crop and rotate the screenshot.
    Tap the crop icon (a square with two longer lines at two of its corners) at the bottom of the screen. Drag the box to surround the image inward so that it surrounds the part of the image you want to keep. Tap the icon that resembles a box with a curved arrow to rotate the image 90 degrees.[7]
  6. 6
    Apply a filter to the image. To do so, tap the icon that resembles three overlapping circles of different styles. Then tap one of the preview images at the bottom of the screen. To make further adjustments to the filter, tap one of the options above the preview images and tap and drag the slider bar. Tap Save when you are done.
  7. 7
    Make adjustments to the image. To do so, tap the icon that resembles a clock with sunbeams. Tap one of the circular options at the bottom of the screen and use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen to make adjustments. You can adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, saturation, and more.
  8. 8
    Mark up the screenshot. To do so, tap the icon that resembles a smiley face with a pencil next to it. Use one of the following options to mark up the screenshot:
    • Draw: To draw on the image, tap Draw. Then select the pen, highlighter, pattern tool, or eraser tool. Tap the drawing tool again to display a menu. Select the marker tip you want to use as well as the color, opacity (how see-through the line is), and line thickness. Use your finger or a stylus to draw on the screen.
    • Stickers: To add a sticker to the screenshot, tap Stickers at the bottom of the screen. Tap one of the category icons at the bottom of the screen. Tap the sticker you want to add to add it to the screenshot. Tap and drag it to place it. Tap and drag the corners around the sticker to change the size and rotate it.
    • Text: To add text to the screenshot, tap Text at the bottom of the screen. Type the text you want to add. Use the options in the toolbar to select the style, font, color, and justification. Use the slider bar on the left side to adjust the size. Tap Done in the upper-right corner when you are finished.
  9. Step 9 Tap SAVE when you’re finished editing.
    It’s in the upper-right corner. This saves the changes to your screenshot.
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Section 6 of 7:

Using the iPhone or iPad

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  1. Step 1 Take a screenshot.
    If you haven't already done so, press the side and volume up buttons at the same time (if your device has Face ID), or press the Home and power buttons (if your device has Touch ID) to capture a screenshot. The screen will flash briefly and a preview of the screenshot will appear at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
    • If you are using an iPad, tap the Volume Up and Top button at the same time.
  2. Step 2 Tap the screenshot preview.
    It’s the small image at the bottom-left corner. This opens the screenshot in the Photos app.
    • In some versions of iOS, your screenshot will immediately open to a screen with editing options and you won’t need to tap the preview.
    • The preview will only stay at the bottom-left corner for a few seconds before disappearing. If it disappears before you tap it, follow these steps to open it in the Markup tool:
      • Open the Photos app.
      • Tap the screenshot.
      • Tap the icon with three slider bars at the bottom of the screen.
  3. 3
    Crop the image. To crop an image is to trim off areas around the edge of the image that you don’t need. To crop the image, drag the corners and edges of the image inward to highlight the part of the image you want to keep.
    • If you’re editing the screenshot in Photos, tap the Crop icon at the bottom of the screen first.
  4. 4
    Add adjustments and styles (filters). You’ll need to open the image in Photos to see these options.To add adjustments and filters, tap Adjust or Styles on the bottom of the screen. Swipe right or left to view different adjustment options or style filters. Tap and drag the meter bar at the bottom of the screen to adjust the strength of the adjustment or style.
    • Adjust allows you to make adjustments to properties such as highlights, shadows, brightness, contrast, exposure, tint, warmth, and more.
    • Styles allow you to apply preset color configurations to an image.
    • You can also select the Magic Wand under “Adjust” and use that to make auto corrections.
  5. 5
    Tap the Markup icon. It’s the icon that resembles a circle with a pen tip in the middle. It’s in the upper-right corner.
  6. 6
    Select a color. To do so, tap one of the colored circles at the bottom of the screen. To select a more precise color, tap the rainbow colored circle and tap one of the color squares. Use the slider bar next to “Opacity” to adjust how see-through the color is.
  7. Step 7 Draw on the screenshot.
    Here’s how:
    • Tap one of the drawing tools (the marker, highlighter, and pencil icons at the bottom-left corner) to select it.
    • Tap the tool again to choose a line width and weight.
    • Tap the filled-in circle to select a color.
    • Use your finger or Apple Pencil (on iPad) to draw on or highlight certain areas.
    • Tap the drawing tool you select at the bottom-left corner to return to the tools list.
    • If you made a mistake in your drawing, tap the pencil eraser tool at the bottom and then tap the error to delete it.
  8. 8
    Tap the Plus icon
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    to see more options.     It’s the icon that resembles a circle with a plus sign (+) next to the colored circles. This displays more markup tools.
  9. 9
    Add text to the screenshot. To do so, tap Add text in the plus menu. Type your text and then tap and drag the text to where you want to place it.
    • To change the color of the text, tap the colored circle above the text box. Then tap one of the colored circles in the menu. Tap More text colors to see more options.
    • To change the text font, font size, style, and justification, tap the Aa icon above the text box. Use the menu to change the font.
  10. Step 10 Add shapes to the screenshot.
    To do so, tap Add shape in the plus menu. Tap a shape to place it in the screenshot. Tap and drag the shape to place it where you want. Tap and drag the edges or corners to change the size of the shape.
    • To change the color of the shape, tap the colored circle above the shape. Then tap one of the colored circles. Tap the circle with the rainbow outline in the lower-right corner for more color options. Tap No fill to remove the color of the shape.
    • To add a border around the shape, tap the icon that resembles a red and black “x” above the shape. Then tap one of the colored circles. Tap the rainbow colored circle for more color options. Tap No stroke to remove the border.
    • To add text inside the shape, double-tab it and type the text you want to add. Tap the Aa icon above the shape and use the menu to change the font, font size, style, and justification.
    • To change the opacity of the shape color, tap the icon that resembles a circle with a dotted line above the shape. Use the slider bar to adjust how see-through the color is.
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    Add a sticker to the screenshot. To do so, tap Add stickers in the plus menu. Then tap one of the sticker category icons at the top. Tap the sticker you want to add. Tap and drag to where you want to place it. Tap and drag the corners of the sticker to adjust the size.
  12. Step 12 Add your signature.
    If you need to sign the screenshot, here’s how you can do that:
    • Tap the + at the bottom-right corner
    • Tap Add Signature.
    • Select a signature if you’ve already made one. Tap Add or Remove signature if you don’t have one.
    • Tap + to add a signature.
    • Write your signature on the line and tap the checkmark icon.
    • Drag your signature to the desired position.
    • To change the color of the signature, tap the signature. Then tap the colored circle above the signature. Tap a colored circle to select a color. Tap the rainbow colored circle for more options.
  13. 13
    Save the photo. When you are finished editing, tap the blue checkmark icon in the upper-right corner to exit Markup mode. Then tap the yellow checkmark in the upper-right corner to save the photo.
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Section 7 of 7:

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. 1
    How do I crop a screenshot? On Windows, use the Snipping Tool to take a custom snapshot of your screen (rather than the entire screen).[8] On Mac, pull up your screenshot using Preview, use the Select tool in the Markup menu to select the part of the image you want to keep, then go to Tools > Crop.
  2. 2
    How can you edit text in a screenshot? Edit your screenshot with a specialized editing app, like SnagIt (Windows/Mac). SnagIt offers a free trial to new users and provides comprehensive screenshot-editing tools, including the ability to edit text within a screenshot.
  3. 3
    How do I turn a screenshot into an editable document? Open up your screenshot on your device, and choose to print or export it as a PDF.[9] Using Adobe Acrobat Pro, use the Edit PDF tool to make your screenshot-turned-PDF into an editable document.[10]
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  8. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/open-snipping-tool-and-take-a-screenshot-a35ac9ff-4a58-24c9-3253-f12bac9f9d44
  9. ↑ https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/hub/save-screenshot-as-a-pdf.html
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1. Take the screenshot.
2. Open Google Photos.
3. Tap the screenshot.
4. Tap the edit button.
5. Use filters and tools.
6. Tap Done.

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