Target Compatibility: Ensure the app you are using supports images. For example, you cannot paste a screenshot into a basic Notepad file because Notepad only supports plain text. Summary Table of Shortcuts Windows Shortcut Mac Shortcut Capture Full Screen to Clipboard Cmd + Ctrl + Shift + 3 Capture Active Window Alt + PrtSc Cmd + Shift + 4 + Space Capture Selected Area Win + Shift + S Cmd + Shift + 4 Paste Captured Image
macOS Screenshot App (Command + Shift + 4)This transforms your cursor into a crosshair. Select the area you want, and the image is usually saved to your desktop. However, if you hold the Control key while selecting, it will copy to your clipboard instead, allowing for a standard Command + V paste. Troubleshooting: Why Won't My Print Screen Paste?
: On a Mac, omitting the "Control" key saves the screenshot as a file on your desktop instead of copying it to your clipboard. 2. Paste the Image into an Application
On mobile devices, the concept of a "keyboard" is nonexistent, requiring a gesture-based approach.
If you press the paste command and nothing happens, consider these common fixes: