There are several options available when you need to capture images from the screen on Firefox for Windows. If you want to capture the content of an entire web page in one file, you can find an extension that suits you. If you need screenshots of the Firefox interface for troubleshooting or educational purposes, you can use the Windows keyboard shortcuts or an appropriate Snipping Tool.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Using Firefox
Step 1. Open the Firefox browser
Navigate to the page you intend to capture.
Step 2. Click on the page action menu from the address bar, then click on "Screenshot"
Step 3. Decide whether to capture parts of the page or select an area by dragging the cursor
Step 4. Save
Method 2 of 4: Use an Extension
Step 1. Know when to use an extension
The most important advantage of this solution is the ability to capture an entire page in one go, even if it extends outside the viewing area of the screen. Capture extensions allow you to quickly transfer images to various hosting sites, and some even contain editing tools.
Step 2. Click the Firefox Menu button (☰) and select "Add-ons"
This will give you access to the Add-ons Manager.
Step 3. Search for "screen" (screenshot)
The feature will display different extensions for screens, most of which have similar characteristics. This guide will discuss "Nimbus Screen Grab". The different versions also include "Screengrab (version fix)" and "Lightshot".
Step 4. Click the "Install" button next to the extension you wish to install
Double-click an extension to view more details, including user reviews. Check some of them before choosing the one you want to install.
Some extensions require you to restart Firefox after installation
Step 5. Visit the site you want to take screenshots from
After installing the extension, visit the site whose screenshots are of interest to you. With the extension, you will be able to capture the image of the visible area, a hand-drawn area or the entire page.
Step 6. Click on the extension button
You can also access by clicking on the page with the right mouse button. The various options available for capture will be presented.
Step 7. Select the area you want to take the image of
Choose the screen borders on the menu. If you have chosen to manually customize the affected area, you can click and drag a rectangle to select the part you want to capture.
Step 8. Edit the image to capture
If the extension provides the ability to make changes, the necessary tools will appear after selecting the one you want to capture. You can then take notes, highlight important areas, draw freehand and much more. The editing tools will appear under the Firefox address bar. When you have finished making changes, click on "Done".
Step 9. Save the captured image
After editing it's time to choose where to save or load the image. You can also copy it to the clipboard instead of saving, if you want to paste it into a document.
Step 10. Change the capture options
The default options for these extensions are usually fine for most users, but you can change the settings by clicking on the extension button and selecting Options or Settings if needed. From here you can change the format of the images, adjust the quality, change the naming rules and more, according to the characteristics of the extension.
Step 11. Find the image you saved
Generally, captured images are stored in the Pictures folder or "Documents". You can check the extension options to change the default path to save.
Method 3 of 4: Using Hot Keys on Windows
Step 1. Find out when it is useful to use keyboard shortcuts
Screen capture extensions are the most convenient way to capture images of web content, but if you need to take images of the Firefox window, we recommend using hotkeys on Windows. This is also the fastest way to capture images when extensions cannot be installed.
Step 2. Press Win + PrtScn keys simultaneously to capture a full screen image (Windows 8 and later)
The screen will dim for a moment and the image will be created as a file in a folder called "Screenshots", a subfolder of the Pictures folder.
PrtScn may have different labels on your computer, such as "Print Screen", "Prnt Scrn", "Prt Sc" or similar. Usually, it is located between the ScrLk and F12 keys. Also, on a laptop PC, you may need to press Fn
Step 3. Press
PrtScn to copy a screen image to the clipboard (any version of Windows). Pressing the PrtScn key copies an image of everything displayed on the screen to the clipboard. Then, you can paste this image into a program like Paint or Word to save it as a file.
After capturing the screen image, start Paint by pressing the Win key and typing "Paint". Press Ctrl + V to paste the copied screen into the clipboard into the application's blank document. Save the file to your computer to archive the screenshot
Step 4. Press Alt + PrtScn simultaneously to take an image of the active window
If you just want to take a screenshot of the Firefox window, make sure it's active and press Alt + PrtScn. This will copy the Firefox window image to the clipboard, allowing you to paste it into Paint.
Step 5. Edit the screen image in Paint
If you have saved the image using the Win + PrtScn command, click on the file with the right mouse button and select "Edit". The file will be opened with Paint. If you pasted the screenshot into Paint, you can edit it before saving. Use the application tools to highlight important parts, add notes and more.
Method 4 of 4: Using the Snipping Tool
Step 1. Open the Snipping Tool
This utility is available in Vista and later versions of Windows. The quickest way to launch it is to press the Win key and type "snipping tool". This tool allows you to capture images of the entire screen, of specific windows or of a custom area. The application also allows you to perform basic changes.
Step 2. Select the type of image you want to capture
Click on the "▼" symbol next to the "New" button to choose one of the allowed options.
Step 3. Capture the image
Depending on the option you have chosen, the process for capturing the image varies:
- Free format - freely trace the shape of the screen you want to capture. This mode allows you to create a screenshot of the shape you want.
- Rectangular - click and drag to create a rectangle on the screen. Anything inside the rectangle will be captured in the image.
- Window - click on the window you want to capture in the screenshot.
- Full screen - the whole screen will be captured instantly.
Step 4. Edit the image
Once captured, it will appear in the Snipping Tool window. You will now be provided with basic tools to edit, including a pen and a highlighter.
Step 5. Save the screenshot
Click on the button with the representation of a floppy to save the image on your computer. Also, from the Snipping Tool you can attach it directly to an email, if you use the Windows Mail program.
