How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi RedmiBook laptop: all ways from keys to programs

Xiaomi RedmiBook laptops are a popular series of devices that combine performance and accessibility. However, many users have difficulty taking a screenshot: standard PrtSc or Win+PrtSc keyboard combinations sometimes work differently than on other devices, it’s all about the features of MIUI firmware for laptops and preinstalled software that can intercept keyboard shortcuts.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to create a screenshot on RedmiBook Pro 15/14, RedmiBook Air 13 And we'll focus on the nuances of Windows, from basic hotkeys to specialized utilities. 11 (And it's often included in the kit, and Xiaomi's signature chips that aren't on other brands, and if you can't take a screenshot in the standard way, here's the solution.

1. Standard Windows Hot Keys

Let's start with the classics: keyboard shortcuts that work on most Windows laptops, and RedmiBooks also work, but there are a couple of important things.

The main combinations:

• 🖥️ PrtSc (Print Screen) - Copies the entire screen to the clipboard. paste the image into Paint, Word or other editor via Ctrl+V.
• 🪟 Win + PrtSc – saves a screenshot directly to the Images folder → Screenshots. The screen will fade slightly (visual confirmation).
• ⌨️ Alt + PrtSc – only copies an active window (e.g., a browser or program) to the buffer).
• 🎮 Win + Alt + PrtSc – Takes a screenshot of the games (works if the game is running in full screen mode via Xbox Game Bar).

⚠️ Note: On some RedmiBook models, the PrtSc key may be aligned with Fn. + PrtSc (or Fn) + Win + Also check if the key is disabled in BIOS — This is rare, but it happens after updates.

If the keys do not work, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔧 Conflict with MIUI-The shell: Xiaomi's proprietary software sometimes blocks standard pairings. PC Suite or disable it in autoboot.
• 🖱️ Keyboard drivers: check their relevance in Device Manager (Keyboard section).
• 🛡️ Antivirus: Some programs (such as Avast) may block screenshots as "suspicious activity".

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If you press Win + PrtSc, the screen doesn't fade, but the screenshot is still saved, which is normal for some versions of Windows 11 on RedmiBook. Check the Screenshots folder manually.

2. Scissors Tool (Snipping Tool)

The built-in Snipping Tool is a universal way to take a screenshot of any area of the screen, and it's especially useful if you want to highlight a piece of the page rather than the entire screen.

How to open it:

• 🔍 Through Windows Search: Enter “Scissors” and select the app.
• 📁 Through the Start Menu: Start → Standard Windows → Scissors.
• ⌨️ Hot keys: Win + Shift + S (the area allocation mode will open).

After starting, select one of the modes:

⚠️ Note: On RedmiBook, Windows 11 preinstalled, the Snipping Tool can be replaced by Snip & Sketch, but the interface is different. If you don't find Scissors, look for Fragment and Sketch".

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Xiaomi's signature chips: Mi Share and Quick Tools

Xiaomi is adding proprietary utilities to its laptops that make it easier to take screenshots, and one of the key benefits is synchronization with other Mi devices (such as smartphones or tablets).

Method 1: Mi Share

If your RedmiBook has Mi Share installed (usually preinstalled), you can:

1. Take a screenshot in any way (e.g. PrtSc).
2. Open Mi Share and send the image to your smartphone Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Wi-Fi Direct.
3. On the phone, the screenshot will automatically be saved in the gallery.

Method 2: Quick Tools (Fast Tools)

Some RedmiBook models (like the Pro 15 2023) have a quick toolbar that opens with a swipe on the right touchpad, and among them, there's a Screenshot icon. If you don't have one, check the settings in Mi PC Manager.

On RedmiBook Air 13 and some other models, screenshots via Quick Tools are saved to the Mi Cloud automatically if you are logged in to a Xiaomi account.This is convenient for backup, but can take up space in cloud storage.

4. Third-party programs for screenshots

If the built-in tools don't work, you can use specialized programs, and they offer advanced functionality: recording video from the screen, editing screenshots, uploading to the cloud, etc.

Top.-3 software:

• 📸 Lightshot is a lightweight utility that can highlight areas, add text and arrows, and you can upload screenshots to the server and get a link. Plus, it works even if you block standard keys.
• 🎥 ShareX is a powerful tool with support GIF-record, OCR (Text recognition on the screenshot) and automatic download on Imgur, Google Drive, etc. Minus: difficult for beginners.
• 🖼️ Snagit is a professional solution for creating screenshots and video guides. There's a trial version. Chip: automatically recognizes text from the screen and allows you to edit it.

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party programs on RedmiBook, disable Mi Security Center (if it cursing to "unknown sources"). PC Manager – Sometimes they block each other’s hotkeys.

Example of Lightshot settings:

1. Download the program from the official website.
2. Install by following the instructions (do not forget to uncheck the unneeded components!).
3. Launch and press PrtSc – instead of a standard screenshot, the Lightshot editor will open.
4. Select the area, add annotations (arrows, text) and save or upload to the cloud.

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The software side is useful if you need additional features, such as video recording, editing screenshots or automatically uploading to the cloud, and Windows tools are enough for basic tasks.

5. Screenshot via Xbox Game Bar (for gamers)

If you use RedmiBook for gaming, the Xbox Game Bar is a convenient way to take screenshots and record gameplay, a feature built into Windows 10/11 and works even in full-screen games.

How to take a screenshot:

1. Start the game or app you want to take a picture of.
2. Press Win + Alt + PrtSc – the screen will fade for a second, and the screenshot will be saved.
3. You can find it in Video → Capture (folder is created automatically).

Additional opportunities:

• 🎮 Recording the last 30 seconds of the game: Win + Alt + G.
• 📹 Start/Stop Screen Recording: Win + Alt + R.
• 🔊 Customize microphone and sound: Open the Xbox Game Bar through Win + G.

⚠️ Note: Some RedmiBook models (especially discrete graphics) NVIDIA) Xbox Game Bar may not work in games with exclusive full-screen mode.The solution is to run the game in window mode or use GeForce Experience for screenshots.

6. Screenshot via browser (for web pages)

If you need to take a screenshot of the entire web page (including the part that doesn’t fit on the screen), standard Windows tools won’t work, and browser functionality or special extensions will help.

Method 1: Google Chrome

Chrome and Microsoft Edge have a built-in screenshot tool:

1. Open the page you want.
2. Press F12 (or Ctrl + Shift + I) and the Developer Tools will open.
3. Click Ctrl + Shift + P, enter "screenshot" and select: Capture full size screenshot. Capture node screenshot.

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Method 2: Extensions for the browser

Popular extensions for screenshots:

• 🌐 GoFullPage – captures the entire page in one image (including scrolling).
• 📏 FireShot – allows you to highlight areas, add annotations and save in PDF.
• 🖼️ Awesome Screenshot – editing screenshots directly in the browser.

⚠️ Note: On RedmiBook with the Mi Browser browser preinstalled, the built-in screenshot tools may not be available. In this case, use Chrome or Edge.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or keys are not working

If none of these methods work, the reasons may be as follows:

Problem 1: The keys are not working.

• 🔧 Check if the PrtSc key is disabled in BIOS. Come in. BIOS (press when loading F2 or Del and find the Keyboard or Function Keys section.
• 🖥️ Update keyboard drivers through Device Manager.
• 🛠️ Reinstall Mi. PC Suite – Sometimes it conflicts with hot keys.

Problem 2: Screenshots are not saved

• 📁 Check the permissions to the Images folder → Screenshots. Right-click on the folder. → Properties → Security.
• 💾 Free up disk space C: If less than 5% of the free space, Windows may not save files.
• 🔄 Restart your laptop – sometimes helps with the Explorer’s malfunction.

Problem 3: Black screen in the screenshot

If you get a black rectangle instead of an image, it may be due to:

• 🎬 Hardware acceleration: disable it in the browser or program settings.
• 🖥️ Video card drivers: update them through NVIDIA GeForce Experience or GeForce Experience AMD Adrenalin.
• 🔒 Content Protection: Some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) They block screenshots because of DRM.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on RedmiBook