Windows 7: Active Window Screenshot

Dutchcoffee · 26 Dec 2010

First off, I apologize if this thread is in the incorrect forum.

Anyways, when I take a screenshot of an active window on Windows 7, it cuts off the shadow on the edges. Is it supposed to do this? (see attachment)

If not, how can I fix this?

Thanks.

osholt · 26 Dec 2010

If you're using the built in Snipping Tool this is how it is supposed to work.

You could try and cut round the window manually but that's just annoying.

Don't worry about it.

Oli

Dutchcoffee · 26 Dec 2010

I'm using the built-in function on my laptop: FN key+alt+print screen

EzioAuditore · 26 Dec 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Dutchcoffee

First off, I apologize if this thread is in the incorrect forum.

Anyways, when I take a screenshot of an active window on Windows 7, it cuts off the shadow on the edges. Is it supposed to do this? (see attachment)

If not, how can I fix this?

Thanks.

Yup, that's how its suposed to work. you can always try 3rd party apps like Snagit to have shadows and rounded corners in your screenshots.

Brink · 26 Dec 2010

Hello DutchCoffee,

Yep, that's the way it's suppose to work.

A workaround would be to use only FN key + Print Screen, then paste it (CTRL + V) into Paint to crop out the screenshot with the shadow included in it. It's a bit more work, but it should do the trick.

Screenshot with Paint

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Dutchcoffee · 26 Dec 2010

I found this application which looks promising.

Shotty - Overview

EzioAuditore · 26 Dec 2010

Nice application. It'll do the job for you.

Brink · 26 Dec 2010

Nice find.

Kari · 26 Dec 2010

Really nice! Thanks for the tip, Dutchcoffee. Downloaded and tested, it uses almost no resources and does a very nice job. For someone constantly making screenshots, this really is a valuable tool.

Thanks.

Kari

Dutchcoffee · 26 Dec 2010

I just found this application too, which I like better.

zscreen - Project Hosting on Google Code

Windows 7: Active Window Screenshot

Active Window Screenshot problems?