How to Capture Screen in Linux?

Use the Print Screen key to capture the full screen

Use Alt + Print Screen to capture the active window

Use Shift + Print Screen or Ctrl + Shift + Print Screen to capture a selected area

Use GNOME Screenshot with `gnome-screenshot`

Use KDE Spectacle with `spectacle`

Use `scrot` from the terminal to take screenshots

Use `import` from ImageMagick to capture the screen

Use `flameshot` for interactive screenshot capture

Use `grim` on Wayland systems

Use `wl-screenrec` or similar Wayland-compatible tools for screen capture

Use `xfce4-screenshooter` on XFCE desktops

Use `deepin-screenshot` on Deepin desktops

Use `kazam` or `obs-studio` for screen recording

Save the screenshot in PNG, JPG, or other supported formats

Use keyboard shortcuts configured in your desktop environment

Use terminal commands to automate screenshots with scripts

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