How to Use Paint.NET to Create Screenshots

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download and install the software.

   You may also install a software for screenshots like "Snagit11"
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   Step 2: Open up the software.

   The screenshot above shows the screen when it first is run. , Most computers do it by taking the 'Prt Scr' button is pressed.
   
   If you want a shot of something in action, you will need to time it just right.
   
   Some of the things that people take screenshots of are:
   Gaming screens How to articles and tutorials , Click on Edit >>> Paste in to New Image and Click on the Paste in to New Image. , The chances are, you don't want the entire shot.
   
   Select the 'Selection' option .
   
   This will 'discolor' the entire screen.
   
   Adjust the area that you want selected with the mouse.
   
   This example shows the difference in appearance between what is selected and non selected. , You can do this by:
   Clicking the crop icon .
   
   Selecting Image >>> Crop to Selection, or CTRL + SHIFT X , If it suits your purposes, save it.
   
   Picture like screenshots are better as *.JPGs and shots with lots of 'open area' do well as *.PNGs.
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   Step 3: Take your screenshot.

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   Step 4: Go into Paint.net.

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   Step 5: Cut the part that you want from the image.

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   Step 6: Crop to selection.

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   Step 7: Save it.

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