6 Easy Ways to Take Zoom Screenshots on Windows/Mac/Android/iPhone

Since Zoom is one of the platforms mainly used for educational and business, it’s important to learn how to take Zoom screenshots with useful information during the sessions. Whether you want to record the precious moments or you are thinking about capturing on-screen meetings on Zoom for documentation purposes; if you don’t know how, let this post tell you! This article features 6 ways on how to screenshot on Zoom. Explore them now!

Part 1: Does Zoom Notify Others When Screenshotting

“Does Zoom notify screenshots”? Before exploring the 6 efficient ways how to take Zoom screenshots on desktop and mobile devices, you should know that Zoom won’t notify anyone that you take screenshots or on-screen recording of the meeting. Additionally, with the help of professional screen capture, even though you are a participant or an attendee, you can take Zoom screenshots and on-screen recordings during the Zoom meeting without asking for permission from the Host.

Part 2: How to Screenshot Zoom on Windows

Now that you know that Zoom can’t notify the Host or someone who initiated the Zoom meeting, you can start exploring the 6 different ways to take a Zoom meeting screenshot. If you are a Windows user, here is the detailed steps for you now:

1. AnyRec Screen Recorder (Windows 7/8/10/11)

The first method recommendation is to use AnyRec Screen Recorder. This is a lightweight yet powerful tool to take a screenshot of your Zoom meeting session on Windows 8/10/11. You can take screenshots either on full screen, specific window, or a small portion of it. Additionally, it supports hotkeys which you can use to take Zoom screenshots easily by using key combinations. Moreover, it also supports a Photo Editing feature which you can use to highlight some details on your captured Zoom meeting, especially lectures or business presentations.

How to Take a Screenshot on Zoom using AnyRec Screen Recording:

Step 1.Download and install the AnyRec Screen Recorder tool on your Windows computer. After that, launch the tool and go to your Zoom meeting. Then, click the "Snapshot" button on the tool’s main interface.

Step 2.Then, your cursor will automatically turn into a "cursor move". Left click your mouse if you wish to capture the entire windows of your Zoom. Otherwise, you can drag the "borderlines" to the area you wish to take a screenshot.

Step 3.After that, if you are satisfied with your selected area, you can use the tool’s built-in photo editing features, such as applying arrows, text, shapes, callouts, etc., to your Zoom screenshot if you want to. If you are satisfied with your setups, tick the "Save" button at the left side of the toolbox.

2. Windows Default PrintScreen Keyboard Shortcut

Another way to screenshot Zoom meeting sessions is using the Windows default Print Screen key. This way, you can take screenshots of your on-screen Zoom meeting quickly during the session. If you don’t know how to execute it? Here are the steps you must perform:

Step 1.Go to the Zoom meeting where you wish to take a screenshot, then press the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard. After that, the captured screen will automatically be copied onto the clipboard.

Step 2.Launch a photo editing app installed on your Windows, such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop. Press the "Ctrl + V" keys on your keyboard on the photo editing interface to paste the captured image. You can edit the screenshot using the photo editing built-in editing features. Once you are satisfied with it, you can now save your on-screen Zoom screenshot.

Part 3: How to Take Zoom Screenshots on Mac

The Mentioned AnyRec Screen Recorder is also available on Mac to take Zoom screenshots or record Zoom meetings easily. You can follow the same steps to capture your screen without limitations.

Alternatively, you can also take Zoom meeting screenshots using Mac’s built-in screenshot hotkeys. With Mac, you can take screenshots of the entire screen or a specific window. If you are not familiar with the keys, follow the steps below that show you how to take screenshots of your Zoom meeting:

Take a Zoom screenshot of the entire screen:

Launch the Zoom Meeting on your Mac computer. After that, press the Command + Shift + 3 keys simultaneously on your keyboard. Then, go to your desktop and check for the captured Zoom meeting.

Take a screenshot of the Zoom window:

Step 1.Access the Zoom meeting that you want to capture. Then, on your keyboard, press the "Command + Shift + 4 + Space bar" keys at the same time.

Step 2.After that, your cursor will then automatically become a "Camera" icon. Click the "Zoom Meeting window" to take a screenshot of it. Then a "thumbnail" will then shows up on the corner of your screen.

Step 3.If you want to edit it, you can tick the thumbnail. Otherwise, in case you think that you don’t have to edit the screenshot, wait for your device to save it to your desktop.

Part 4: How to Capture Zoom Screens on Android/iPhone

1. AnyRec Screen Recorder (Android & iPhone)

Aside from this tool’s built-in Snapshot feature, it also supports a Phone Recorder feature for Android and iPhone. These features allow you to easily capture your on-screen Zoom Meeting and take Zoom screenshots by casting your phone’s screen to your computer. To use these features, go after the steps below:

Step 1.Launch it and click the "Phone Recorder" button on the tool’s interface and select the iOS or "Android" option. Afterward, follow the simple guide to install the FoneLab Mirro app.

Step 2.Next, choose between the two ways how would you like to connect your phone to your computer. If both devices are connected to the same WiFi connection, you can link them by using the "Detect" option, "PIN Code", or by scanning a "QR Code". Otherwise, you can simply connect them via USB cable. Once connected, click the "Start Now" button on your Android screen.

Step 3.Once your devices are connected, the tool will automatically cast out your Android screen to your computer. After that, launch the "Zoom meeting" on your Android and click the "Snapshot" button on the tool’s interface to take screenshots.

2. Android & iPhone Default Screen Recorders

Android and iPhone are also infused with built-in screen recorders, letting you take a screenshot of Zoom meeting sessions easily. If you are unfamiliar with how to utilize them, follow the steps below based on your current device.

Take Zoom screenshot on Android:

Step 1.Launch the "Zoom meeting" on your Android. Then, simultaneously press the Power and Volume Down buttons to take a screenshot.

Step 2.After that, if you don’t know where are screenshots saved on Android, you can directly go to the "Gallery" app.

iPhone default tool to take screenshots on Zoom:

Access your Zoom meeting on your iPhone. Taking screenshots on iPhone varies on what model of iPhone you are currently using.

• If you use an iPhone with a Touch ID: Press the Home and Power buttons simultaneously.
• Otherwise, if you use an iPhone with Face ID: Press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously.

After that, your device will automatically save your screenshot on your Gallery.

Part 5: FAQs about Zoom Screenshot

• 1. Does Zoom has a built-in screenshot feature?

  Yes, it has! But you should enable it manually. To do this, head to your Zoom app, select the Home tab and click the Settings button at the bottom of your Profile. After that, select the Keyboard Shortcuts tab, tick the Expand Chat option, and enable the Screenshot shortcut.

• 2. Does taking a Zoom screenshot as Host will notify the participant?

  No, Zoom will not notify the participant about a screenshot being taken, even if you are a host. The only thing that Zoom will initiate a notification is when you (as a host) record the Zoom.

• 3. Where can I find the Zoom screenshot on Mac if it is not on the desktop?

  If you can’t find screenshots of your Zoom meeting on your Mac’s desktop, you can access your Pictures folder and check whether the screenshot of your Zoom meeting session is there.

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