How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi laptop: all ways with pictures

Taking a screenshot on a Xiaomi laptop is easier than it seems — the manufacturer does not block the standard Windows key combinations, and in some models even adds branded chips. But if you first encounter laptops of the brand (for example, RedmiBook Pro or Mi Notebook Air), there can be confusion: where to look for the PrtSc button, how to save the screen to a file without editors, and why the Win + Shift + S combination does not work on Chinese firmware.

In this article, 5 proven ways to take a screenshot of any Xiaomi laptop (including the 2026 model), plus a breakdown of typical bugs. We tested all methods on RedmiBook 16 Pro (Windows 11), Mi Notebook Pro X 15 (Windows 10) and RedmiBook 14 II with Chinese MIUI for PC. If your model is older than 2018, the instruction will also work, but you may need to update the keyboard drivers.

1. Standard method: Print Screen button (PrtSc)

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi laptops regardless of the model and version of Windows. The PrtSc button (or PrntScrn) is usually located in the upper right corner of the keyboard, next to the F12 or Delete. On some compact models (for example, RedmiBook 13), it can be combined with another function, then you have to press it with the Fn key.

How it works:

• 🖥️ Press PrtSc once, and the screenshot of the entire screen is copied to the clipboard. paste it into Paint, Word, or any messenger with a combination of Ctrl. + V.
• 💾 To save the screen to the file, use Win. + PrtSc. The picture will appear in this computer folder → Images → Screenshots.
• 🔍 On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi Notebook Pro 14), the PrtSc button works only with Fn. If you don't get a picture, try Fn. + PrtSc.

⚠️ Note: On laptops with Chinese firmware MIUI For PCs (e.g., RedmiBook 15 Pro for the domestic market), the PrtSc button can be disabled by default. To activate it, update the keyboard drivers through Device Manager or install Xiaomi PC Suite.

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If the PrtSc button doesn't work, check if it's disabled in the BIOS. Go to the settings (F2 or Del when booting) and find the Advanced → Function Key Behavior section. Set Function Key First

2. Win + Shift + S (Windows Scissors)

This is a good way to take a selective screenshot, where you only need to capture part of the screen, and works on all Xiaomi laptops with Windows 10/11, but may not work on Chinese versions of the OS without Russification.

Step-by-step:

1. Press Win + Shift + S. The screen will darken and the toolbar will appear at the top.
2. Choose the form of allocation: 🟦 Rectangle - Standard mode (by default). ⬛ Arbitrary form – draw boundaries by hand. 🖥️ Window – Capture an active window (e.g., browser). 🌐 The whole screen is analogous to PrtSc.

Select the desired area with your mouse. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard — paste it into any editor.

If the combination does not work:

• 🔄 Restart your laptop – sometimes the Snipping Tool service freezes.
• ⚙️ Check if the function is included in the settings → Special facilities → keyboard → Keyboard combinations.
• 🛠️ Update Windows to the latest version (especially relevant for RedmiBook on Windows 10).

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3. Xiaomi's signature chips: Mi Quick Screen

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based laptops for PC (mainly Chinese versions) have a built-in Mi Quick Screen tool that allows you to take screenshots with annotations, blurs and quick sending to instant messengers. The feature is available on RedmiBook Pro 15/16 (2021-2026) and Mi Notebook Pro X models.

How to use:

• 🖱️ Hover over the bottom right corner of the screen and the Mi Quick Screen floating panel will appear.
• 📸 Click on the camera icon or select the mode: Full screen is analogous to PrtSc. Area - highlighting with the mouse. Window - capture of the active application.
• ✏️ After creating a screenshot, an editor with tools will open: 🎨 Pencil / brush - drawing by hand. 🔲 Figures - arrows, rectangles, circles. 🔒 Blurring – Hiding confidential data. 📤 Exports - retention in PNG/JPG or- WeChat/QQ.

⚠️ Note: On the European versions of Xiaomi laptops (with standard Windows), the Mi Quick Screen feature is missing. PC Suite, but only on models with support MIUI PC (see the list of compatible devices on the official website).

4. Screenshot via Windows Game Panel (Win + G)

A little-known but useful way is to use the Xbox gaming panel built into Windows 10/11.It's designed to record gameplay, but it's great for screenshots as well.It works on all Xiaomi laptops, including the budget RedmiBook 14/15.

Instructions:

1. Open any window (browser, document, game)
2. Press Win + G. The Xbox Game Bar will appear.
3. Click on the camera icon 📸 Or use the Win combination. + Alt + PrtSc.
4. The screenshot will be saved in the Video → Capture in PNG format.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 It works even in full-screen games (where PrtSc may not work).
• 📁 Automatic save to file without editors.
• 🔊 You can record screen video (click Win). + Alt + R).

⚠️ Note: If the Xbox Game Bar does not open, check to enable it in Settings → Games → Xbox Game Bar. Also make sure that the laptop has the latest Windows updates and graphics card drivers installed (especially relevant for RedmiBook Pro with the latest Windows updates). NVIDIA MX or AMD Radeon).

5. Third-party programs for screenshots

If the built-in tools don't work, you can use specialized programs. They offer advanced features: video recording, text recognition (OCR), upload to the cloud, etc. We tested the 3 best options for Xiaomi laptops:

How to choose a program:

• 🆓 If you need a simple and free tool – ShareX or Lightshot.
• 🎥 To record video from the screen - Snagit or OBS Studio.
• 📱 If you often share screenshots in messengers - Lightshot (integration with Telegram, VK).

6.Screenshot on Xiaomi laptop with touch screen

Xiaomi models with a touchscreen display (such as the Mi Notebook Pro X 15 OLED or RedmiBook 16 Pro 2026) support gestures for screenshots, which is convenient if the keyboard is not available or you prefer finger control.

How to make a screenshot with a gesture:

1. Open the right window or page.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen from top to bottom, slightly delaying movement in the middle (similar to a gesture on Xiaomi smartphones).
3. If the gesture doesn't work: 🔧 Check the touch screen settings in the Settings → Devices → Touch panel. 📱 Make sure that the screenshot function is enabled by gesture (available on the MIUI PC-based).

Images → Screenshots

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi laptops with Windows 11, screenshot gestures may conflict with built-in OS features (such as notification center). → System system → Touch screen and deactivate the Windows Gesture option.

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Screenshot gestures only work on models with official MIUI support for PCs (e.g. Mi Notebook Pro X 15 OLED 2023/2026).

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even on new Xiaomi laptops, there can be problems with screenshots, and we have collected the TOP-5 errors and ways to solve them:

• 🚫 PrtSc button does not work: Check if it is disabled in the BIOS (section → Function Key Behavior. Update keyboard drivers through Device Manager. Try Fn + PrtSc (on some RedmiBook models, the button is combined with the F12).
• 🖼️ Screenshot not saved to file: When using PrtSc, the picture is copied to a buffer - paste it in Paint and save it manually. + PrtSc or Win + Alt + PrtSc (for the game panel).
• ⚙️ Win + Shift + S does not open scissors: Restart the Snipping Tool service through Task Manager.Install the update KB5005103 (Windows 10) or upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11.
• 🔒 Mi Quick Screen doesn’t appear: Install Xiaomi PC Suite from the official website. Check the compatibility of the model in the program settings.
• 🎮 Game panel (Win) + G) does not open: Include it in the settings → Games → Xbox Game Bar: Update the graphics card drivers (Intel Arc, NVIDIA or AMD).

On Xiaomi laptops with Chinese MIUI firmware for PC (e.g. RedmiBook 16 Pro for the domestic market), standard key combinations can be redefined. To return them, install the Russian version of Windows or use Xiaomi PC Suite to configure the hot keys.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi