How many times, while watching a TV series (or movie) on Netflix, have you felt like "capturing" a moment to share it with a friend or family member? There are many ideas: from a beautiful panorama to a topical moment from your favorite TV series. A quick screenshot is the ideal way to freeze a certain moment in time!
If you don't know how to do it and would really like to learn how to do one screenshot di Netflix on any device, well, keep reading this guide. We will explain the whole procedure to you, step by step. Let's start!
Can you really take a screenshot of Netflix?
The answer to this question is not unique: Netflix, in fact, does not allow users to take screenshots. Every time you try to capture the image of a TV series or a film, you will see a blank screen or the message "Unable to take screenshot".
The good news is that there are workarounds – there are many third-party tools you can use to take a Netflix screenshot. It should be noted that some of these tools are only able to work on specific devices. That's why we have prepared our guide by telling you about the tools that can be used on some of the most popular devices on the market.
How to take a screenshot of Netflix on a Windows 10 PC
If you use a Windows 10 PC, you have many options on your side to screenshot a funny or embarrassing moment you saw on TV on Netflix.
Better not to use the PrintScreen feature or the Windows Snipping Tool because Netflix can detect them very easily and you will only get a blank screen in return. Instead, try using one of the methods we describe below.
Run the browser in a sandbox
You may not know it yet, but sandboxing is a popular practice that allows you to run a program in an isolated, secure environment to keep out malware and other coding restrictions. As you might have guessed, if you run your browser in a sandbox, you can get around Netflix's anti-screenshot technology. There are many apps that allow you to achieve this but, in our opinion, the best is Sandboxie. Here's how!
First, download and install Sandboxie app on your computer. Now run the browser in a sandbox by right-clicking the browser and then Run Sandbox. Once you do this, you will notice that your browser will start as usual but there will be a yellow border around it.
Now log in to your Netflix account and open the movie or TV show you want to capture a scene. Since you're running the browser in a sandbox, you can safely use the Windows Snipping Tool or the Windows + PrtSc hotkey.
That's it - you took a screenshot of Netflix without problems!
Installa Fireshot
Fireshot is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to take screenshots of full web pages and automatically store them on your hard drive. We especially like this tool because it allows us to save all the screenshots in a wide range of formats, including PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG and GIF. So, let's find out how to take a screenshot of Netflix using Fireshot.
First, download and install Google Chrome on your system, then log into the Chrome Web Store. Search for “Fireshot” in the top left search box and then click Add to Chrome. Now log into your Netflix account and open the movie or TV show you want to capture a scene from, then click on Extensions (top right corner of your browser) and select Fireshot.
At this point, select the Capture Entire Page option from the pop-up menu. Fireshot will take a screenshot of the screen and you can view it in a new window. Finally, save the screenshot in the format of your choice.
How to take a screenshot of Netflix on a Mac
If you own a Mac computer, you will be happy to know that you have at your disposal a wide range of tools that can help you take screenshots of not only Netflix but other popular streaming sites as well. In this paragraph, we discover how to use two of the most valid tools on the market: Apowersoft e Fireshot.
How to use the Mac native tool
Just by making use of Mac native screen capture tools, you can screenshot Netflix easily. Below, we'll explain how to do it.
That's it - you've captured the screen and can view it in the Recent folder.
One Apowersoft
Apowershot is the tool that allows you to take screenshots of anything displayed on the screen and without any limitation. You can also add text, shapes or a blur effect to the captured image. Extraordinary, right? Next, we'll tell you how to use this tool to screenshot Netflix,
First, download and install Apowersoft per Mac on your system, then log into Netflix and open the part of the movie or TV show you want to screenshot. To start the screenshot mode just use the shortcut Command + R: now save the captured image by clicking on the last icon on the captured image.
Use Fireshot
Fireshot it is a really excellent tool that allows you to screenshot Netflix on Mac computers. Small premise: in order to use it, you need to download and install the Chrome browser.
Once Chrome is installed, log into your browser, search for “Fireshot” in the top left box, and then select Add to Chrome. Now log in to Netflix and navigate to the movie or documentary you want to screenshot, then click on the Extensions option at the top right corner of your browser and select Fireshot. So, click on Capture Entire Page from the pop-up menu and then click on Save as Image.
That's it - you've taken a screenshot of your favorite show. Easy right?
How to take a screenshot of Netflix on iPad
We have bad news for you: There is no way to screenshot Netflix on iPad. Every time you try to capture an image, you will see a blank screen or a blurry image.
But then, is there really no chance? Well, luckily third-party apps can help you with that too! As AirShou, the app that lets you take screenshots or record whatever you're viewing on your iPad in real time. Unfortunately, Airshou is not available on the App Store: therefore, you should get it elsewhere.
How to take a screenshot of Netflix on an iPhone
For iPhones, the same applies to iPads: you can't capture content viewed on Netflix using standard iOS sharing tools. You can't do that even if you press the Siri button and Volume Up at the same time. Again, the only solution to take a screenshot of Netflix is using third-party apps.
How to take a screenshot of Netflix on Android
It's a little easier to capture a Netflix screenshot using an Android device, but you always need to use a third-party app. The bad news is, most of these applications are not easy to use at all. The reason? You may need to turn off Wi-Fi or turn on airplane mode before taking a screenshot. Below, we reveal which app to use to make the whole process easier.
For starters, you could try using one of the most popular apps on the market. We are talking about XRecorder by InShot Inc. Download and install it on your Android device, then give the app “Allow display over other apps” permission. To do this, go to the App Permissions section in Settings.
Once this step is done, log into Netflix and navigate to the movie or TV show you want to screenshot. Click on the camera icon that appears on the screen and then on the briefcase icon. So, check the box next to Screenshot and click the Screenshot option again on the popup screen: now the XRecorder app will capture the screen.
That's it - you've screenshotted Netflix! Now you can use the captured images as you see fit but make sure your personal information is not visible!
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