How To Take a Screenshot in Opera

Opera offers a built-in Snapshot tool that allows you to easily take screenshots of webpages without needing any additional extensions or software. This feature enables you to capture an entire page, a visible portion, or a selected area and then edit or save the screenshot. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to take a screenshot in Opera:

Method 1: Using Opera’s Built-In Snapshot Tool

Step 1: Open the Webpage

1. Open the Opera browser and navigate to the webpage you want to capture.

Step 2: Open the Snapshot Tool

1. Click on the camera icon (Snapshot tool) located in the right side of the address bar.
   • If the icon is not visible, right-click anywhere on the webpage and select Capture Snapshot from the context menu.
   • Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + 5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + 5 (Mac) to open the Snapshot tool.

Step 3: Select the Area to Capture

1. Once the Snapshot tool is open, your screen will dim slightly, and you can use your mouse to drag and select the area you want to capture.
   • Capture a specific section: Click and drag your cursor to select the portion of the screen you want.
   • Capture the full page: If you want to capture the entire visible portion of the webpage, simply click on the “Capture Full Screen” button that appears after selecting the Snapshot tool.

Step 4: Edit and Save the Screenshot

1. After selecting the area to capture, a toolbar will appear allowing you to edit the screenshot. You can:
   • Draw or highlight: Add annotations, highlights, or free-hand drawings.
   • Blur: Blur specific parts of the screenshot.
   • Add emojis or shapes: Insert shapes or icons.
2. Once you’re done editing, click Save to download the screenshot, or click Copy to copy it to your clipboard for pasting elsewhere.

Method 2: Using the Keyboard Shortcuts

Opera also allows you to take screenshots using simple keyboard shortcuts:

• Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + 5 to open the Snapshot tool and capture a specific area of the webpage.
• Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + 5 to do the same.

Once the screenshot tool opens, follow the same steps to select, edit, and save your screenshot.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Extension

If you prefer additional features like scrolling screenshots (capturing an entire webpage even beyond the visible portion), you can install third-party extensions from the Opera Add-ons Store.

1. Go to the Opera Add-ons Store.
2. Search for extensions like Full Page Screen Capture or Lightshot.
3. Click Add to Opera to install the extension.
4. After installation, use the extension’s icon in the toolbar to capture screenshots.

Conclusion

Taking a screenshot in Opera is simple and convenient with the built-in Snapshot tool. Whether you need to capture a selected portion or the entire webpage, Opera’s tool offers easy-to-use editing features to refine your screenshots before saving them. Additionally, you can use third-party extensions for advanced features like capturing full-length webpages.