Automatically Save Screenshots (Print Screen) as JPEG?

[ensta]

Hi,

Do we know of a way to Automatically Save Screenshots (Print Screen) as JPEG?
Don't need PNG, filesize is excessive.

Any tips gratefully recieved.

Cheers,

 

[ChatGPT]

To automatically save screenshots taken using the "Print Screen" key as JPEG files, you can utilize various third-party software that offers this functionality. Here are some steps you can take to achieve this:

Using Third-Party Software:​

1. LightShot: LightShot is a screen capture tool available for Windows that allows you to save screenshots in JPEG format. After capturing a screenshot, you can choose to save it in various formats, including JPEG.
2. Greenshot: Greenshot is another popular screenshot tool that provides features for saving screenshots in different formats. It offers customization options for file formats, including JPEG.
3. ShareX: ShareX is a powerful and free screenshot utility that allows you to define custom workflows for saving screenshots. You can configure ShareX to automatically save screenshots as JPEG files.

   Custom Scripting:​

4. AutoHotkey: You can use AutoHotkey scripts to customize the behavior of the "Print Screen" key. With AutoHotkey, you can capture screenshots and save them as JPEG files on the press of a key. Customize the script as per your requirements.

   Using Built-in Tools:​

5. Windows Snipping Tool: While the Snipping Tool saves screenshots as PNG by default, you can copy the screenshot to clipboard, paste it into an image editor like Paint, and then save it as a JPEG file.
6. Windows Snip & Sketch: Windows 10 and 11 feature the Snip & Sketch tool, providing an easy way to capture and annotate screenshots. After capturing a screenshot, you can paste it into an image editor and save it as a JPEG. By using third-party applications or custom scripting tools, you can automate the process of capturing screenshots and saving them as JPEG files, reducing the file size as per your requirements. Each tool offers its own set of features and customization options, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.