How can I screenshot just one application window?
Use Alt+Print Screen or the tray Capture window command, then choose the destination.
How to do it on Windows
Use Alt+Print Screen or the tray Capture window command, then choose the destination. Before changing capture or export settings, save any important existing work and check the Windows notification area for a running Greenshot process.
- Step 1. Bring the target application window to the foreground.
- Step 2. Press Alt+Print Screen, or choose Capture window from the tray menu.
- Step 3. Open the destination picker and save or edit the capture.
How to verify the result
The screenshot should contain the window instead of the whole desktop. Check the actual image file or open capture result instead of relying only on a successful shortcut animation. If the expected output is missing, repeat the task with a known local folder and the tray-menu command.
Common limitation or mistake
For repeatable troubleshooting, record your Windows version, Greenshot release, capture mode and chosen destination. Changing one setting at a time makes it easier to identify which adjustment helped.
Frequently asked questions
How can I screenshot just one application window?
Use Alt+Print Screen or the tray Capture window command, then choose the destination.
How do I confirm the result?
The screenshot should contain the window instead of the whole desktop.
What should I watch out for?
Windows dialogs and overlays can alter what counts as the active window.
Sources and further reading
Start with the Greenshot project's help documentation, release history and download information. Those pages describe functionality and release channels; the exact screens shown can differ between versions.
Get Greenshot for Windows
Check the release channel and file provenance before installation.