QuickCaptureHow to pin a screenshot on top of other windows
A pinned screenshot stays on top of every other window, like a sticky note made from your screen. It is handy for copying numbers from one app into another, following instructions or comparing designs.
Step by step
Capture and pin
Press PrintScreen, select the area and press P. The capture now floats above all windows. You can also click “Pin” on the preview card.
Move it where you need it
Drag the pin anywhere. It snaps to screen edges and to other pins; hold Ctrl to move it freely, or nudge it with the arrow keys.
Zoom, fade and rotate
Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom (10–800%), Ctrl+wheel to change opacity. Press 1 for actual size, 0 to reset, R to rotate and H or V to flip.
Work through it
Right-click the pin for more: copy, save, edit, lock position or click-through. To make pins clickable again, use the tray menu item “Make pins clickable again”.
Pin from the clipboard or the last capture
Assign shortcuts for “Pin clipboard image” and “Pin last capture” on the Hotkeys page to pin without taking a new capture.
Tips
- Turn on “Restore pins” in Settings › Capture options to keep pins after a restart
- Close all pins at once from the right-click menu
- Saving a pin never overwrites an existing file
Questions and answers
Does a pinned screenshot slow down my PC?
No. Pins are small native windows without a browser engine, so even several pins use little memory.
Can I pin an image I copied from somewhere else?
Yes. Use “Pin clipboard image” from the tray or the command palette (Ctrl+K), or give it a shortcut.