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Screen Capture Tool

Instant Screen Capture

Capture any part of your screen, window, or tab directly in the browser—no API or installation needed.

Ready to Capture

Click 'Start Stream' to select a window or screen area.

Screenshot
Capture Controls
3. Download PNG
Privacy Note: This tool works 100% locally. Your screen data never leaves your computer.

Local Screen Capture Technology in 2026

Gone are the days of heavy screen-recording software. Modern browser APIs allow for high-resolution, secure screen grabbing directly from the web.

Zero-Server Risk

Because this tool uses the MediaDevices API, your screen is rendered locally. No data is sent to an external API or database.

Selective Grabbing

Choose between your entire screen, a specific application window, or a single browser tab for maximum precision.

High Fidelity

Captures are taken at your monitor's native resolution, ensuring that text and UI elements remain crisp and readable.

How the Screen Capture API Works

This tool utilizes the getDisplayMedia() method. When you click 'Start Stream', the browser prompts you for permission to access your display. Once granted, a live video stream of your selected area is generated. Our tool then 'freezes' a frame from that video and draws it onto a hidden HTML5 Canvas element to create a static image file.

Use Cases for Developers and Content Creators

In 2026, efficiency is everything. This tool is perfect for:

  • Bug Reporting: Quickly snap a picture of a console error or a layout bug to send to your dev team.
  • Tutorial Creation: Capture specific UI steps for documentation without needing a full video editor.
  • Collaboration: Share specific windows during a brainstorm without exposing your whole desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions

This specific tool is designed for static snapshots. It starts a video stream so you can find the perfect moment to capture, but it saves the result as a PNG image.

For security reasons, browsers do not allow websites to see your screen without your explicit permission. Clicking 'Start Stream' triggers the system security prompt.