How to Screenshot on Asus ZenBook (6 Easy Methods)

Updated November 2026

Quick answer: On an Asus ZenBook, press Windows + PrtSc to save a full-screen screenshot to Pictures > Screenshots, or Windows + Shift + S to capture part of the screen. On most ZenBooks, the top row works as hotkeys by default, so you may need to hold Fn with PrtSc. On the ZenBook Duo, Windows + PrtSc captures both screens, so use Windows + Shift + S to capture just one.

Also read: How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11 (Every Method)

ZenBooks run Windows 11, so the standard Windows shortcuts all work. What’s different on a ZenBook is the hotkey row, and on the Duo, the second screen.

Where Is the Print Screen Key on Asus ZenBook?

On most ZenBooks, PrtSc is at the right end of the top row, near Delete. Asus sets the top row to hotkey mode by default (volume, brightness, and so on), so on many ZenBooks you need to press Fn + PrtSc.

Simple rule: try PrtSc alone first. If nothing happens, hold Fn and press it again.

Method 1: Windows + PrtSc (Full Screen, Saves Automatically)

  1. Press Windows + PrtSc (or Windows + Fn + PrtSc).
  2. The screen dims briefly.
  3. The screenshot is saved to Pictures > Screenshots.

Method 2: PrtSc Key (Opens Snipping Tool on Windows 11)

On Windows 11, PrtSc opens the Snipping Tool bar.

  1. Press PrtSc (or Fn + PrtSc).
  2. Choose Rectangle, Window, Full screen, or Freeform.
  3. Select the area. It’s copied and saved automatically.

Prefer the old behavior? Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard and turn off Use the Print screen key to open screen capture.

Method 3: Windows + Shift + S (Select Any Part)

  1. Press Windows + Shift + S.
  2. Drag over the area you want.
  3. Paste with Ctrl + V, or click the notification to edit and save.

It doesn’t use the PrtSc key, so it works on every ZenBook, with no Fn needed.

Method 4: Alt + PrtSc (Active Window Only)

  1. Click the window you want.
  2. Press Alt + PrtSc (or Alt + Fn + PrtSc).
  3. Paste with Ctrl + V.

Method 5: Snipping Tool

  1. Open Start and type Snipping Tool.
  2. Click New (or press Ctrl + N).
  3. Pick a mode and select the area.

Method 6: Xbox Game Bar

  1. Press Windows + G and click the camera icon.
  2. Or press Windows + Alt + PrtSc to capture the active window instantly.

Game Bar screenshots go to Videos > Captures.

How to Switch the Top Row (Fn + Esc and MyASUS)

If you’d rather press PrtSc without Fn, switch the top row to standard function keys.

With Fn + Esc:

  1. Look for a small light in the corner of the Fn key. If there’s one, your ZenBook supports this toggle.
  2. Press Fn + Esc to switch between hotkeys and standard F1–F12 keys.

With MyASUS:

  1. Open the MyASUS app.
  2. Go to Device Settings > Input Device Settings.
  3. Choose F1–F12 instead of Hotkeys.

Both methods change the same setting, so changing one also updates the other.

How to Screenshot on ZenBook Duo (Two Screens)

The ZenBook Duo has a second screen, so screenshots work a little differently:

  • Windows + PrtSc captures both screens together in one wide image.
  • To capture only one screen, press Windows + Shift + S and choose Full screen, then click the screen you want. Or use Rectangle and drag over that screen.
  • ScreenXpert: on many Duo models, the Control Center in Asus’s ScreenXpert app has quick buttons for Print Screen, Snipping Tool, and screen recording. Available options vary by model.

How to Screenshot on ZenBook Flip (Tablet Mode)

When your ZenBook Flip is folded into tablet mode, the keyboard turns off. Use one of these:

  • With a pen: tap the pen icon on the taskbar and choose Snipping Tool.
  • With touch: pin Snipping Tool to the taskbar, then tap it and choose New.

Asus ZenBook Screenshot Shortcuts: Quick Reference

ShortcutWhat it capturesWhere it goes
Windows + PrtScFull screen (both screens on a Duo)Pictures > Screenshots
PrtScSnipping Tool bar (Windows 11)Copied and saved
Windows + Shift + SAny area or one screenClipboard (with option to save)
Alt + PrtScActive windowClipboard
Windows + Alt + PrtScActive window (Game Bar)Videos > Captures
Fn + EscSwitches the top row (supported models)Fixes PrtSc needing Fn

Where Are Screenshots Saved on Asus ZenBook?

  • Windows + PrtSc and Snipping Tool: Pictures > Screenshots (or OneDrive > Pictures > Screenshots if OneDrive backup is on)
  • Game Bar: Videos > Captures
  • Windows + Shift + S and Alt + PrtSc: clipboard, until you paste and save

Screenshot Not Working on Asus ZenBook? Try These Fixes

Fix 1: Add the Fn Key

The top row is in hotkey mode by default, so press Fn + PrtSc.

Fix 2: Switch the Top Row

Press Fn + Esc (on models with a light on the Fn key), or set F1–F12 in MyASUS > Device Settings > Input Device Settings.

Fix 3: Use Windows + Shift + S

It doesn’t depend on PrtSc or Fn, so it’s the quickest workaround.

Fix 4: Check OneDrive

OneDrive can take over PrtSc. Click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar, then open Settings > Sync and back up and check the screenshot option.

Fix 5: Turn On Snipping Tool Notifications

Go to Settings > System > Notifications and make sure Snipping Tool is on.

Fix 6: Update Windows and Restart

Go to Settings > Windows Update, install updates, and restart.

More fixes: Print Screen Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take a screenshot on my Asus ZenBook?

Press Windows + PrtSc to save the full screen, or Windows + Shift + S to capture part of it. Add Fn if PrtSc doesn’t respond.

Why do I need to press Fn to screenshot on my ZenBook?

Asus sets the top row to hotkeys by default. Press Fn + PrtSc, or switch the top row with Fn + Esc or in MyASUS.

How do I screenshot only one screen on a ZenBook Duo?

Press Windows + Shift + S, choose Full screen, and click the screen you want. Windows + PrtSc captures both screens together.

How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Asus ZenBook?

In Microsoft Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + S and choose Capture full page. For other apps, use ShareX. See How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Windows.

How do I screen record on Asus ZenBook?

Open Snipping Tool and switch to Record, or press Windows + Alt + R to record with Game Bar. See How to Screen Record on Windows 11.

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