LinkedIn screenshots are valuable for social proof, content repurposing, and professional documentation. Here’s how to capture them effectively.
Why screenshot LinkedIn content?
Social proof and testimonials
Capture positive comments about your product or service to use on your website or marketing materials.
Content repurposing
Turn LinkedIn posts into Twitter threads, blog post images, or newsletter content.
Documentation
Save important announcements, job descriptions, or profile information for reference.
Engagement tracking
Archive viral posts or notable engagement for case studies.
The challenge with LinkedIn screenshots
LinkedIn’s layout includes:
- Sidebars with recommendations
- Navigation headers
- Multiple columns
- Ads and promoted content
A regular screenshot captures all of this. What you usually want is just the post or comment.
Method 1: Element capture with Pluck
The cleanest approach:
- Navigate to the LinkedIn post
- Click the Pluck icon
- Click directly on the post card
- Adjust padding and background color
- Save or copy to clipboard
You get just the post, professionally styled, ready to share anywhere.
Method 2: Manual crop
The traditional approach:
- Take a screenshot of the page
- Open in an image editor
- Crop to the post
- Add padding/background if needed
- Export
Works, but time-consuming for multiple screenshots.
Method 3: LinkedIn’s sharing features
For sharing a post to other platforms, LinkedIn has built-in options:
- Copy link to post
- Share to Twitter
- Send in a message
But these don’t work for all use cases (like embedding in presentations or using as website testimonials).
Best practices for LinkedIn screenshots
Get permission when needed
Public posts can typically be screenshotted, but for testimonials you’re using in marketing, ask the author. Most people are happy to be featured.
Capture complete context
Include the author’s name and headline so viewers know who’s speaking. Don’t crop so tightly that authorship is unclear.
Maintain visual consistency
If capturing multiple testimonials, use the same padding and background for a cohesive look on your website.
Respect privacy
Don’t screenshot private content or content from closed groups without permission.
Common use cases
Testimonials for your website
Capture positive comments about your product from customers or industry experts.
Case study evidence
Document client wins and project outcomes shared on LinkedIn.
Content ideas archive
Save inspiring posts and frameworks to reference later.
Competitor research
Track competitor announcements and positioning (ethically).
Personal branding
Document your own viral posts and engagement milestones.
Export considerations
For website testimonials: PNG at high resolution For presentations: Standard resolution is fine For social media: Pluck auto-optimizes dimensions
LinkedIn’s interface uses specific fonts and colors. Captured elements maintain this styling, making screenshots look authentic and professional.