Does Firefox have a built-in screenshot tool?

Yes! Firefox has native screenshot functionality. Right-click any page and select 'Take Screenshot', or press Ctrl+Shift+S.

Can I screenshot a specific element in Firefox?

Firefox's built-in tool lets you click elements, but the results aren't styled. Use a Chrome extension like Pluck for beautiful element screenshots.

How do I take a full-page screenshot in Firefox?

Use Firefox's built-in tool (Ctrl+Shift+S) and select 'Save full page' to capture the entire scrolling page.

How to Take a Screenshot in Firefox (2025)

Firefox has one of the best built-in screenshot tools of any browser. Here’s how to use it effectively.

Method 1: Firefox’s Built-in Screenshot Tool

Firefox includes native screenshot functionality - no extension needed.

How to access it:

Right-click method: Right-click anywhere on the page and select “Take Screenshot”
Keyboard shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+S (Mac)
Toolbar button: Click the three-dot menu (Page actions) in the address bar and select “Take Screenshot”

Screenshot options:

Once activated, you can:

Click an element to capture just that element
Drag to select any rectangular area
Save visible for the current viewport
Save full page for the entire scrolling page

Screenshots are saved to your Downloads folder or copied to clipboard.

Pros and cons of Firefox’s built-in tool

Pros:

No extension required
Full page capture works well
Element detection available
Saves directly to Downloads or clipboard

Cons:

No styling options (padding, backgrounds)
Element boundaries aren’t always precise
Can’t share directly (no cloud integration)

Method 2: Using an Extension

For better element screenshots with styling, you can use Chrome extensions via Firefox’s compatibility layer, or dedicated Firefox extensions.

Note: Pluck is currently Chrome-only. For Firefox users who want similar element capture with styling, consider using Firefox’s built-in tool for capture, then styling in an image editor.

Method 3: Using Developer Tools

Firefox DevTools has screenshot capabilities:

Press F12 to open Developer Tools
Right-click any element in the Inspector
Select “Screenshot Node”

This captures the exact element with its CSS styling intact.

Method 4: Operating System Screenshots

Use your OS shortcuts to capture Firefox content:

Windows: Win+Shift+S for Snipping Tool Mac: Cmd+Shift+4 to select an area Linux: PrtScn or your desktop’s screenshot tool

Which method should you use?

Use case	Best method
Quick page region	Firefox built-in (Ctrl+Shift+S)
Full page	Firefox built-in → Save full page
Specific element	DevTools → Screenshot Node
Beautiful styled screenshots	Currently no direct Firefox option

Firefox’s built-in tool handles most needs. For styled, presentation-ready screenshots, Chrome with Pluck remains the best option.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Firefox have a built-in screenshot tool?: Yes! Firefox has native screenshot functionality. Right-click any page and select 'Take Screenshot', or press Ctrl+Shift+S.
Can I screenshot a specific element in Firefox?: Firefox's built-in tool lets you click elements, but the results aren't styled. Use a Chrome extension like Pluck for beautiful element screenshots.
How do I take a full-page screenshot in Firefox?: Use Firefox's built-in tool (Ctrl+Shift+S) and select 'Save full page' to capture the entire scrolling page.