How to Take a Screenshot on an ASUS Laptop

Finding it hard to take a screenshot on your favorite ASUS laptop? You’re not alone – many people find screenshots on an ASUS machine tricky.

Apart from the basic method, you need to know how to take different types of screenshots as well — sometimes you’ll want to capture your whole screen, and sometimes only a small section.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to capture screenshots on your ASUS, different types of screenshots and what they’re good for, and discuss some common screenshot troubleshooting.

Once we’re done, you’ll be ASUS screenshot guru. Let’s dive in!

How to Screenshot on an ASUS Laptop

You can capture screenshots on your ASUS laptop using 3 methods. Choose the one that best suits you.

Method 1: Using Print Screen + MS Paint

Using the Print Screen key and MS Paint is one of the easiest and quickest ways of taking a screenshot on your ASUS laptop:

1. Press the Print Screen, and the screenshot will be automatically copied to your clipboard.

2. Open the MS Paint application.

3. Paste the copied screenshot by pressing the Ctrl + V.

4. Save the file to the designated folder using the Ctrl + S.

Method 2: Using MS Snip & Sketch

Previously, you could have used the famous Snipping Tool to take screenshots, but its new-and-improved version, the Snip & Sketch Tool, has made it obsolete.

The MS Snip & Sketch is the best way to capture the screenshot on your ASUS laptop if you wish to annotate, customize, and share your captured screenshots.

The steps to capture a screenshot using the Snip & Sketch tool are as follows.

1. Activate the Snip & Sketch tool through the sidebar or by pressing Windows Key + Shift + S.

2. Your laptop’s screen will dim, and a mini menu will appear at the top of your screen.

3. You have the option to either capture a free-form rectangle, your active window, or a fullscreen screenshot.

4. The Snip & Sketch Tool will copy the screenshot to the clipboard, and you will get a preview notification in the lower-right corner of your screen.

5. Click on the notification to open the MS Snip & Sketch app.

6. You can edit the screenshot using the drawing tools before saving or sharing it.

7. The default storage location is This PC, but you can change the location to wherever you like.

Method 3: Using 3^rd Party Apps

If you are not satisfied with these built-in methods of taking screenshots on your ASUS laptop, you can also try third-party screenshot tools. Such tools often have additional exciting features that even the built-in ones don’t.

Let’s check out some popular third-party screenshot apps below.

1. Lightshot

Lightshot is a free third-party tool that lets users take quick screenshots and share them. It offers more editing capabilities as well. When you download the app on Windows, it replaces your Print Screen function.

2. Snagit

Snagit allows you to take full-page screenshots and create animated GIFs, but unlike Lightshot, Snagit is not free. The good news is that it offers a 30-day free trial to the users but the screenshots are watermarked.

Types of Screenshots on an ASUS Laptop & Their Uses

Let’s check out some different types of screenshots on your ASUS laptop, which you might need in different situations.

Active-Windows Screenshot

Sometimes you don’t want to capture the taskbar or anything outside the active window (the one you’re working in), and you have to take a full screenshot and manually crop it. 

Screenshotting the active window only is an easy fix.

However, if the background is included in the screenshot, it will make the screenshot less intuitive. This is where the active-windows screenshot helps.

But, the best method, in our opinion, is via the MS Snip & Sketch tool. The rectangular screenshot option is great for capturing an active windows screenshot.

Full Screenshots

Sometimes, you might need to capture your whole screen.

Capturing the full screen is the best way of capturing a screenshot on your ASUS laptop. You just need to press the Print Screen button and paste the screenshot into MS Paint.

If you’re a Windows 10 or Windows 8 user, you can capture the full screen using the Windows Logo Key and the Print Screen key as well. Just press both keys simultaneously: the screenshot is captured and saved on your laptop automatically.

Custom Screenshots

A custom screenshot is helpful when you wish to capture a screenshot of a specific area. You will require the Snip & Sketch tool for this as the Print Screen key will not work for custom screenshots.

You can click and drag your mouse to select a specific part of your screen. Release the mouse once the area is selected, paste it into Paint, and save.

Common Problems While Taking Screenshots

PrintScreen key might not work at times due to an ASUS outdated keyboard or Windows version.

The good news is that the problem can be fixed. Here’s what you can do:

• See if any relevant drivers need updates – if yes, then update them & you’ll likely be able to retake screenshots.
• You should also check if your PrintScreen key is enabled or not. Try pressing the F Mode or F Lock key on the keyboard.
• If you are running programs like Dropbox or OneDrive on your laptop, other screenshot apps might take over your PrintScreen key. Stop running these programs and check if it works or not.
• Check if your Windows is up-to-date or not. If not, then try to update it.

FAQs How to Screenshot on ASUS Laptop

Let’s answer some frequently asked questions on how to screenshot an ASUS laptop.

Conclusion

Taking screenshots on some laptops requires a little know-how. ASUS is not the only laptop brand to get tricky in this arena – Lenovo screenshots can get messy as well.

Now that you know different methods to capture screenshots on an ASUS laptop, you can choose the one that best fits your needs.

Whether you want to capture the screenshot of an active window, fullscreen, or custom screen, you can do it with the help of the Print Screen key, Snip & Sketch tool, and third-party applications. 

We hope this guide answers all your questions so you can capture the screenshots smoothly on your ASUS. If we missed something or you are unsure about any method, comment below, and we’ll try to help!