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    How to Print Screen directly to .JPG?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by StrongerThanAll, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    Currently, whenever i use Cmd+Shift+3 or 4, it creates a file in PNG format, is there a way to create it straight to JPG format?
     
    StrongerThanAll, Dec 1, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Try something like snag it software for windows..
     
    The_Observer, Dec 1, 2008
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  3. tyronne

    tyronne Notebook Evangelist

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    Use preview then click menu / file /save as jpg.

    It will let you choose which format you want to save it to.
     
    tyronne, Dec 1, 2008
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    jimboutilier Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    You can just change the MAC's default screen capture format from PNG to JPG using a utility like C.O.C.K.T.A.I.L (without periods) This is done in the Interface/General Tab.

    Or you can use a more sophisticated capture tool that can capture windows, screens, areas etc. My favorite free one is called SnapNDrag
     
    jimboutilier, Dec 1, 2008
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  5. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    I use ALT/option-F12. Works for me, captures a full screen and places the file onto the desktop.
     
    D3X, Dec 1, 2008
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  6. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    Are u sure about that? just tried that and nothing happened..
    from what you said, its the same thing as cmd+shift+3
     
    StrongerThanAll, Dec 1, 2008
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  7. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    i am pretty sure you can change the default format by messing around in a .plist somewhere.
     
    circa86, Dec 1, 2008
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  8. sulkorp

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    Looks like you can just use a simple terminal command to change it.

    here is a link to the command, and instructions. Just scroll down a bit, its just two lines of commands (copy & paste)

    Alternatively, you can use Onyx, and it is in the Parameters tab.

    Also I read somewhere you can use Deeper, but I have never used that program.
     
    sulkorp, Dec 1, 2008
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  9. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    I just use skitch it upload's it for me and I can edit and crop the capture.
     
    Seshan, Dec 1, 2008
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  10. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Terminal:
    type in your password, press return.

    logout or restart, and you should have jpegs,

    pngs are the way to go though.

    you can also use Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+3 to copy screen shot to the clipboard.
     
    circa86, Dec 2, 2008
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  11. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    ah that is a good link.
     
    circa86, Dec 2, 2008
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