How to Screenshot in Genshin Impact PC?

Taking screenshots in Genshin Impact on PC can be done through several convenient methods, ranging from the game's built-in camera to various Windows features and third-party tools. The most straightforward ways often involve using your keyboard's dedicated keys.

1. Using Genshin Impact's In-Game Camera

Genshin Impact features a dedicated photo mode that allows you to capture high-quality images with various settings, perfect for artistic shots.

Steps:

1. Open the Paimon Menu: Press Esc or click the Paimon icon in the top left corner of your screen.
2. Select Camera: Click the "Camera" icon (it looks like a camera with a shutter icon).
3. Adjust Settings: In camera mode, you can:
   • Move the camera around your character.
   • Adjust character pose and facial expressions.
   • Hide the UI for a clean shot.
   • Apply filters and modify camera angles.
4. Take Photo: Press the F1 key (or click the "Camera" icon again) to capture the screenshot.
5. Save Location: In-game screenshots are typically saved to C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\ScreenShot by default.

2. Utilizing Windows Built-in Screenshot Tools

Windows offers several robust tools that can capture anything on your screen, including Genshin Impact gameplay. These are incredibly versatile for quick captures.

A. Print Screen (PrtSc) Key

This is one of the most common and quick ways to take a full-screen screenshot.

• How to Use:
  • Press the Print Screen (PrtSc, PrtScn, or PrtScrn) key on your keyboard.
  • Result: This copies a screenshot of your entire screen to your clipboard. You'll then need to paste it into an image editor (like Paint, Photoshop, or even a Word document) to save it as a file.

B. Windows Key + Print Screen

For a more immediate save without needing an external program, combine the Windows key with Print Screen.

• How to Use:
  • Press the Windows key + Print Screen (PrtSc) simultaneously.
  • Result: This takes a screenshot of your entire screen and automatically saves it as an image file. Your screen might briefly dim to indicate the capture.
  • Save Location: These screenshots are typically saved to the Pictures folder, specifically in a subfolder named Screenshots (C:\Users\[Your Username]\Pictures\Screenshots).

C. Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch

For more control over what you capture, the Snipping Tool (or its successor, Snip & Sketch) allows you to select specific areas of your screen.

• How to Use:
  • Press Windows key + Shift + S.
  • Result: Your screen will dim, and a small toolbar will appear at the top. You can then choose to snip a rectangular area, a free-form shape, a window, or the entire screen.
  • Save: The captured snipped image is copied to your clipboard, and a notification will appear. Click the notification to open the Snip & Sketch app, where you can edit, annotate, and save the image.

D. Xbox Game Bar

Windows' built-in Game Bar provides an overlay with various gaming features, including an easy screenshot option.

• How to Use:
  • Press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar.
  • In the "Capture" widget, click the camera icon (or press Windows key + Alt + PrtSc) to take a screenshot.
  • Save Location: Screenshots taken with the Game Bar are saved to your Videos\Captures folder.

3. Using Third-Party Software

Many gaming utilities and general screenshot tools offer advanced features, hotkeys, and direct sharing options.

• NVIDIA GeForce Experience (for NVIDIA GPU users): If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, GeForce Experience's "Overlay" (often accessed with Alt + Z) includes a photo mode (Ansel) and screenshot functionality (usually Alt + F1).
• OBS Studio: Primarily a streaming and recording tool, OBS can also capture high-quality screenshots from your game source.
• ShareX: A powerful, free, and open-source tool with extensive capture options, image editing, and upload functionalities.

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No matter which method you choose, capturing your favorite moments in Genshin Impact on PC is a simple process with multiple flexible options.