Capturing important information during a Zoom meeting can be made easier by taking a screenshot. If you're hosting or participating in a Zoom meeting and aren't sure how to take a screenshot, don't worry. This post provides guidance on how to do so on various platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad, and Android.

Zoom is available on multiple platforms, so regardless of the device you're using, you can learn how to screenshot Zoom meeting in this post.

Best Way to Screenshot Zoom Meetings on both Windows & Mac

Although Windows and Mac offer built-in screenshot tools, the best way to screenshot a Zoom meeting on a desktop is by using a handy third-party screenshot tool. We recommend using Awesome Screenshot & Recorder, as it can benefit you more than just capturing screenshots.

Awesome Screenshot & Recorder

One extension for all your screen recordings & screenshots

Record screen and capture screenshots easily
Edit videos/images quickly
Store videos/images to the cloud and share instantly

Awesome Screenshot & Recorder is a popular browser extension that allows you to take screenshots, annotate them with comments and shapes, and share them with others. In addition, this screenshot tool also lets you record Zoom meetings, edit videos, upload files to the cloud storage, etc. It is available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

With it, you can easily capture a screenshot of an entire web page, any selected portion, full screen, or a specific window. You can also add comments, draw shapes, and highlight particular areas of the screenshot to call attention to them.

Thus, Awesome Screenshot is a helpful tool for anyone who needs to capture and share information from the web, whether for work, school, or personal use.

Now, let’s see how to screenshot a Zoom meeting with Awesome Screenshot & Recorder.

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

Step 2. Open Zoom meeting on your Windows PC or Mac.

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”.

awesome extension capture entire screen and app window

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

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

awesome screenshot and recorder annotation tool

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.

scrolling screenshot awesome extension saving options

Take a Zoom screenshot on Windows

To take a screenshot of a Zoom meeting on a Windows computer, you can use the built-in Windows Snipping Tool or the Print Screen key on your keyboard.

1. Use the Snipping Tool (Take a screenshot and annotate)

Step 1. Open the Snipping Tool by searching for it in the Start menu.

Step 2. Click the "New" button in the Snipping Tool to start a new screenshot. (Although Rectangular Snip is chosen by default, you can change the screenshot mode to Free-form Snip, Full-screen Snip, or Window Snip.)

snipping tool 4 screenshot modes

Step 3. The screen will dim, and you can use your mouse to select the screen area you want to capture. After choosing the area, the screenshot will be taken and opened in the Snipping Tool.

Step 4. You can use the tools in the Snipping Tool to annotate the screenshot if desired.

Step 5. When you are finished, click the "Save" button to save the screenshot to your computer.

2. Use the Print Screen key on your keyboard (Take screenshot only)

Step 1. Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard (usually labeled "PrtScn" or "Print Scrn"). This will take a screenshot of your entire screen. The screenshot will be copied to a clipboard.

Step 2. Open an image editing program, such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop. In the image editing program, create a new file and paste the screenshot by pressing "Ctrl" + "V" on your keyboard.

Step 3. You can then use the tools in the image editing program to edit or annotate the screenshot as desired.

Step 4. When you are finished, save the screenshot to your computer.

Screenshot Zoom meetings on Mac

Taking a screenshot of a Zoom meeting on Mac is very easy as macOS comes with quick and simple screen capture features. You can choose to screenshot the entire screen, a selected area, or the Zoom meeting window only. Check the steps below.

1. Capture entire screen

You can follow the steps below if you wish to simply capture the entire screen, including the Zoom meeting.

Step 1. Open Zoom meeting.

Step 2. Press and hold the "Command", "Shift" and “3” keys at the same time to capture the entire screen.

mac keyboard command shift 3

Step 3. Check the screenshot on the desktop of your Mac.

2. Capture a selected area

You can capture a custom area of Zoom meetings on your Mac.

Step 1. Open the Zoom meeting.

Step 2. Press and hold the "Command", "Shift" and “4” keys at the same time. Your mouse cursor will turn to a crosshair. You can drag it to select the area that you wish to capture. Once done, release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

mac keyboard shift command 4

Step 3. 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 Zoom meeting window only

Using hotkeys, you can also capture the Zoom meeting window only on your Mac.

Step 1. Open the Zoom meeting.

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

mac keyboard shift command 4 space bar

Step 3. Your mouse cursor will become a camera icon. Click on the Zoom meeting 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.

Take Zoom screenshots on iPhone/iPad

Taking Zoom meeting screenshots on an iOS device is also a piece of cake. iPhone and iPad allow you to quickly take screenshots by holding two buttons. Here are the steps to do it.

Step 1. Open a Zoom meeting on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. If you have an iPhone/iPad with Touch ID, press the "Home" and "Power" buttons simultaneously to screenshot your Zoom meeting. If your iPhone/iPad has a Face ID, you can take a Zoom screenshot by pressing the "Volume Up" and "Power" buttons simultaneously.

iPhone touch id and face id

Step 3. Find the screenshot in the Photos app of your iPhone/iPad.

Capture a screenshot on Zoom on Android

Screenshotting Zoom meetings on Android is very simple too.

Step 1. Open the Zoom meeting on your Android phone.

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 Samsung devices, you can take a screenshot by pressing and holding the "Power" and "Home" buttons at the same time.

Conclusion

It is easy to screenshot Zoom meetings on all platforms. You can use the built-in screenshot feature or a third-party screenshot tool, according to your preferences.

FAQs about Taking a Zoom Screenshot

1. Does Zoom Notify Screenshots Being Taken?

No, Zoom does not notify users when someone takes a screenshot during a meeting.

2. Can you take a screenshot on Zoom?

Yes, it is possible to take a screenshot on Zoom. There are several ways to do this, depending on your device.

You can use the built-in screenshot tools of your operating system to capture a screenshot of a Zoom meeting. Or you can use third-party screenshot applications, like Awesome Screenshot & Recorder, to help you do the task.

How to Screenshot Zoom Meeting Across All Platforms

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