Screenshot Mode Guide
Four easy-to-use screenshot modes to meet your various needs
📸 Which Mode is Best for You?
| Mode | When to Use | Speed | Difficulty | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible Area | Quick screenshot of current visible content | ⚡ Super Fast | 🟢 Very Simple | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Full Page | Save complete long articles or webpages | 🐢 Slightly Slower | 🟢 Very Simple | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Element Selection | Only want a specific button, image, or text | 🚀 Fast | 🟡 Simple | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Area Selection | Need to precisely select an area | 🚀 Fast | 🟡 Simple | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🖼️ Visible Area Mode
What is Visible Area Mode?
Like taking a photo with your phone, it captures everything you currently see on the screen. It doesn't include parts that need scrolling to see.
When to Use This Mode?
- Quick Sharing: See interesting images or text, want to share with friends immediately
- Save Information: Temporarily save important phone numbers, addresses, or prices
- Problem Feedback: Send screenshots to customer service to explain problems
- Learning Notes: Save important knowledge points with screenshots
How to Use
- Click extension icon to open tool
- Select "Visible Area" mode
- Click "Screenshot" button
- Done! Image will be automatically saved
Tips
- Ensure the content you want to capture is fully displayed on screen
- If page is long, consider using "Full Page" mode
- You can adjust browser window size before screenshot
📄 Full Page Mode
What is Full Page Mode?
Automatically scrolls from top to bottom of the page, stitching all content into a complete long image. Like rolling up a long paper and taking a photo!
When to Use This Mode?
- Save Articles: See long articles, want to save completely for later reading
- Webpage Archiving: Important webpage content, want to save completely
- Chat Records: Save complete chat conversation records
- Product Introductions: Complete product detail pages
How to Use
- Open the long page you want to screenshot
- Click extension icon
- Select "Full Page" mode
- Click start screenshot, wait patiently for completion
- Tool will automatically scroll and stitch complete image
Notes
- The longer the page, the more time it takes
- Ensure stable network connection
- Some dynamically loaded webpages may require special handling
- Don't operate browser during screenshot process
Practical Tips
- You can clean unwanted content (like ads) before screenshot
- Ensure page is fully loaded before starting screenshot
- For very long pages, consider taking screenshots in sections
🎯 Element Selection Mode
What is Element Selection Mode?
Like using a magic wand, when you hover over various elements on the page, they will be automatically highlighted, and you can precisely capture specific elements by clicking.
When to Use This Mode?
- Save Images: Only want a specific image from the webpage
- Screenshot Buttons: Save a specific button or icon
- Text Content: Only want a specific text or title
- Product Images: Only want product images on e-commerce sites
- Form Elements: Save specific input boxes or selection boxes
How to Use
- Select "Element Selection" mode
- Move mouse to the element you want to capture
- Element will be highlighted with blue border
- Click mouse to complete screenshot
Supported Element Types
- 📷 Images and photos
- 🔘 Buttons and icons
- 📝 Text paragraphs and titles
- 📊 Tables and charts
- 🎨 Design elements and decorations
- 📱 Navigation menus and links
Practical Tips
- Tooltip information shows element type when mouse moves
- If element is too small, you can use "Area Selection" mode first
- Press ESC key to exit selection mode
- Complex nested elements may require multiple attempts
📐 Area Selection Mode
What is Area Selection Mode?
Like using a picture frame, you can drag a rectangular area with your mouse, capturing only the content within the frame. Capture wherever you want!
When to Use This Mode?
- Precise Screenshot: Need precise control over screenshot size and position
- Comparison Screenshots: Capture multiple similar elements for comparison
- Privacy Protection: Only want part of the page content, hide other information
- Teaching Demos: Need to highlight specific areas when creating tutorials
- Avatar Creation: Capture appropriate avatar area from photos
How to Use
- Select "Area Selection" mode
- Hold left mouse button on page
- Drag mouse to create selection box
- Release mouse to complete screenshot
Advanced Features
- Size Display: Real-time size display when dragging
- Position Adjustment: Fine-tune selection box position and size
- Ratio Lock: Support locking common ratios (like 1:1, 16:9, etc.)
- Grid Alignment: Auto-align to grid for neater screenshots
Practical Tips
- Hold Shift key to maintain square ratio
- Can use keyboard arrow keys for fine-tuning
- Suitable for creating specific size images (like avatars, cover images)
- If precise dimensions needed, you can measure first then screenshot
💡 Smart Selection Suggestions
Auto-select Based on Scenario
- Article Reading → Full Page mode
- Quick Sharing → Visible Area mode
- Save Images → Element Selection mode
- Precise Control → Area Selection mode
Actual Usage Scenarios
Scenario 1: Study Notes
Encounter a long technical article, want to save completely:
1. Scroll to article top
2. Use Full Page mode
3. Wait for auto-scroll completion
4. Get complete long image saveScenario 2: Shopping Comparison
See similar products on different sites, want to compare prices:
1. Use Element Selection mode for each product
2. Only capture product image and price part
3. Put multiple screenshots together for comparison
4. Choose most suitable productScenario 3: Create Avatar
Want to use your favorite photo as avatar:
1. Find favorite photo
2. Use Area Selection mode
3. Hold Shift key to maintain square
4. Drag to select appropriate area
5. Perfect avatar is ready!❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are full page screenshots sometimes incomplete?
A: Some webpages use infinite scrolling or dynamic loading,建议等待页面完全加载后再截图，或者分多次截图。
Q: Why can't some elements be selected in Element Selection mode?
A: Too small elements or complex nested structures may be difficult to recognize, you can try using Area Selection mode for precise selection.
Q: What to do if screenshot image is too large?
A: Full page screenshots do produce larger image files, you can consider taking area screenshots, or use image compression tools.
Q: Why do some websites have poor screenshot effects?
A: Some websites have special anti-screenshot measures or complex page structures,建议尝试不同的截图模式。
Q: Where are screenshots saved?
A: Screenshots are automatically saved to your download folder, you can also change save location in settings.
🎉 Summary
Four modes each have their characteristics, master them and you can handle various screenshot needs:
- Beginner Friendly: Visible Area mode is simplest, suitable for beginners
- Powerful Features: Full Page mode can save complete content
- Precise Selection: Element Selection mode intelligently recognizes page elements
- Complete Control: Area Selection mode gives you maximum freedom
Remember: Try different modes more, find the way that best suits your usage habits!
📸 Now you've mastered all screenshot modes, start your screenshot journey!