How to Save Screenshot in Windows 8 Without Paint Tool [Windows 8 Hidden Feature]

The recently released Windows 8 Consumer Preview has several new features and functionalities. One new feature or hidden feature that you may like in Windows 8 is capturing screenshot. In Windows 8 (CP), no need to use image-editing programs like Paint tool to save the captured image. Once you take screenshot, the captured image will be saved automatically as PNG file.

Windows-8 CP

In previous versions, including Windows 7, users could take a screenshot by using PrtScr key. The captured image will be copied to the Clipboard and users need to use MS Paint or similar tool to save the image.

In Windows 8 Consumer Preview, you can take screenshot by using the same PrtScr key, but if you use Win + PtrScr keys simultaneously, the captured image will be saved directly to Picture folder as PNG File.

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