How to Screenshot a Specific Element on a Webpage

Capture just one element from any webpage - a chart, button, or card. Learn the pixel-perfect method without cropping.

Sometimes you don’t want the whole page - just that one chart, testimonial, or UI component. Element-level screenshots give you pixel-perfect captures without any manual cropping.

Method 1: Chrome DevTools

DevTools can capture any DOM element:

  1. Right-click the element on the page and select Inspect
  2. In the Elements panel, the element is now selected (highlighted in the DOM tree)
  3. Right-click the element in the Elements panel
  4. Choose Capture node screenshot

The screenshot is downloaded with exact element boundaries.

Limitations

  • Output is raw - no padding or background
  • Requires navigating the DOM tree for nested elements
  • Multiple steps for each capture

Pluck makes element screenshots visual and instant:

  1. Click the Pluck icon or press Ctrl+Shift+E
  2. Hover over elements - they highlight as you move
  3. Click the element you want
  4. Adjust padding, background, and aspect ratio
  5. Copy to clipboard or download

The result is a polished, share-ready image with professional styling.

Why element screenshots?

Element screenshots are better than cropped full-page shots because:

  • Pixel-perfect bounds - No guessing where to crop
  • Consistent sizing - Great for creating documentation
  • Focused content - Removes distracting context
  • Professional output - With tools like Pluck, you get styled results

Common use cases

Social media posts

Sharing a chart, metric, or testimonial? An element screenshot with padding looks native to platforms like Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

Documentation

Capturing UI components for docs is faster with element screenshots - no cropping means consistent sizing across all your images.

Bug reports

Developers can screenshot exact components that have issues, making bug reports clearer.

Marketing materials

Product screenshots for landing pages work better as styled element captures than cropped browser shots.

Tips for better element screenshots

  1. Choose the right parent element - Sometimes the visual boundary you want is a parent container, not the innermost element
  2. Add padding - Raw element bounds often feel cramped; 20-40px padding helps
  3. Consider background - A subtle background color helps the element stand out
  4. Match the platform - Use 16:9 for Twitter, 1:1 for Instagram, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I screenshot just one element without cropping?
Yes! Use Chrome DevTools to capture a specific DOM node, or use Pluck to click any element and capture it with pixel-perfect bounds.
Why would I want to screenshot just one element?
Element screenshots are perfect for sharing charts, testimonials, UI components, or any specific part of a page for social media, documentation, or marketing.
How do I find an element's bounds for screenshotting?
In Chrome DevTools, right-click the element in the Elements panel. Its bounds are highlighted on the page, and you can choose 'Capture node screenshot'.