How to Screenshot Only One Monitor (Windows 11)
Windows’ screenshot tool spans all your monitors by default. Here’s how to capture exactly one — plus DMT’s pin-it-to-the-second-screen trick.
Method 1 — Snipping Tool (built in)
- Press Win+Shift+S. The overlay covers all monitors.
- Drag a rectangle over just the monitor you want — or use window mode for a single app.
- The capture goes to your clipboard and the Snipping Tool editor.
Method 2 — DMT Snap (pin it as reference)
Capture now, keep it visible
Press your DMT Snap hotkey: the primary monitor is captured and pinned on the second screen. Save it to a file or copy to clipboard with one more key. Perfect for bug reports: capture, annotate, send — without alt-tabbing.
Pro tips
- Documenting a bug across monitors? Snap the evidence, then throw your editor to the second screen to write it up.
- Full DMT Snap walkthrough: Snap guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I screenshot only one monitor?
Press Win+Shift+S, then choose the monitor: the snipping overlay spans all displays, so drag across just the one you want. For a pinned reference instead, DMT Snap captures the primary screen to the second monitor.
Can DMT take screenshots?
DMT Snap captures the primary monitor and shows it on the secondary — designed as a live reference, but snaps can also be saved to a file or copied to the clipboard.
How do I screenshot a specific window?
Win+Shift+S → window mode captures just the clicked window, whichever monitor it’s on.
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