How do I save Greenshot screenshots as PNG?
Select Save As from the destination picker and choose PNG when sharp UI text and lossless details matter.
How to do it on Windows
Select Save As from the destination picker and choose PNG when sharp UI text and lossless details matter. Before changing capture or export settings, save any important existing work and check the Windows notification area for a running Greenshot process.
- Step 1. Capture a region containing fine text.
- Step 2. Choose Save As and select PNG in the filename type options.
- Step 3. Open the exported PNG at full resolution.
How to verify the result
UI text and thin lines should remain crisp. Check the actual image file or open capture result instead of relying only on a successful shortcut animation. If the expected output is missing, repeat the task with a known local folder and the tray-menu command.
Common limitation or mistake
For repeatable troubleshooting, record your Windows version, Greenshot release, capture mode and chosen destination. Changing one setting at a time makes it easier to identify which adjustment helped.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save Greenshot screenshots as PNG?
Select Save As from the destination picker and choose PNG when sharp UI text and lossless details matter.
How do I confirm the result?
UI text and thin lines should remain crisp.
What should I watch out for?
PNG may be larger than JPEG for photographic images.
Sources and further reading
Start with the Greenshot project's help documentation, release history and download information. Those pages describe functionality and release channels; the exact screens shown can differ between versions.
Get Greenshot for Windows
Check the release channel and file provenance before installation.