How to Snip Only What You Need — Pixtel Screen Capture Tutorial

Capturing only what you need on your screen shouldn’t be complicated. With Pixtel’s Region Capture, you can select a specific portion of your screen quickly and accurately, whether it’s a chart, bug report, or tutorial snippet. Pixtel gives you pixel-by-pixel precision, optional mouse pointer inclusion, and easy editing — all in one tool.

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How to Capture a Region Using Pixtel

1. Initiate Capture

1. Open Pixtel.
2. Select Region Capture from the home bar.
3. Navigate to the webpage or document you want to capture.

2. Define Your Area

• Click and drag to select the desired region.
• Pixtel instantly captures it and opens the image in a new tab.

3. Edit and Enhance the Capture

• Use Pixtel’s annotation tools to highlight, blur, or mark your screenshot.
• Export in your preferred format: PNG, JPG, or others.

How to Manage Region Capture Preferences

Customize Pixtel to fit your workflow:

• Show Magnifier: Zoom in around your cursor for pixel-level precision.
• Capture Mouse Pointer: Include your cursor for tutorials or guides.
• Default Capture Format: Automatically save screenshots in PNG, JPG, or your preferred format.

Using Shortcut Keys for Quick Capture

No need to switch apps — use Pixtel’s shortcut keys:

1. Ensure Pixtel is running in the background.
2. Navigate to the area you want to capture.
3. Press Ctrl + PrtScr to start the region capture.
4. To configure a custom shortcut:

• Open User Preferences → Shortcuts
• Press your preferred combination and click OK.

Revisit the Original Website from Captured Images

• Pixtel saves the original webpage URL with your screenshot.
• To revisit: Open the image → click the Web option in the toolbar → launch your browser directly to the original page.

Why Pixtel Stands Out

• Pixel-Perfect Selection: Precision with crosshair and magnifier.
• Customizable Preferences: Tailor captures to your workflow.
• Shortcut Keys: Capture instantly without switching apps.
• Web Revisit Feature: Save and track the original URL of your screenshot.

Call-to-Action

Capture once and you can use it forever. It isn’t just a tool, It’s Pixtel

• Download Pixtel: https://pixtel.us
• Watch the full tutorial: Region Capture.