Paste a screenshot in windows explorer
Anyone know of a way to simply paste a screenshot (taken with PrtScn or Alt+PrtScn) into a Windows Explorer folder and have it be saved as an image (possibly with a dialog asking about image size and format options)? That is, I might take a screenshot with print screen, open a folder and hit Ctrl+V, and a new jpg (or png, or whatever) would appear in that folder with the contents of my screenshot.
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Anyone know of a way to simply paste a screenshot (taken with PrtScn or Alt+PrtScn) into a Windows Explorer folder and have it be saved as an image (possibly with a dialog asking about image size and format options)? That is, I might take a screenshot with print screen, open a folder and hit Ctrl+V, and a new jpg (or png, or whatever) would appear in that folder with the contents of my screenshot.
windows images screenshot
possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
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While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16
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Anyone know of a way to simply paste a screenshot (taken with PrtScn or Alt+PrtScn) into a Windows Explorer folder and have it be saved as an image (possibly with a dialog asking about image size and format options)? That is, I might take a screenshot with print screen, open a folder and hit Ctrl+V, and a new jpg (or png, or whatever) would appear in that folder with the contents of my screenshot.
windows images screenshot
Anyone know of a way to simply paste a screenshot (taken with PrtScn or Alt+PrtScn) into a Windows Explorer folder and have it be saved as an image (possibly with a dialog asking about image size and format options)? That is, I might take a screenshot with print screen, open a folder and hit Ctrl+V, and a new jpg (or png, or whatever) would appear in that folder with the contents of my screenshot.
windows images screenshot
windows images screenshot
asked Nov 19 '10 at 15:45
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possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
3
While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16
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possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
3
While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16
possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
3
3
While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16
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After I posted this request to the DonationCoder netizens, the world was given a handy piece of software by c.gingerich that fits the bill nicely. (The project's page is also at http://paf.pen.io/, and now costs money, but there are old free versions about.)
Paste As File. Right click on the desktop or on the
background of a Windows explorer window and select Past As File. You
can then save the clipboard to a file based on the contents. Either a
text file or an image in PNG or JPG format. You can download it from
my website if you are interested. It's free.
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
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If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7 I'd recommend using "Snipping Tool" which comes installed automatically.
It's a bit more versatile than the Prtscn command and it allows for direct saving, copying and pasting, etc.
As for the PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically, I think that this isn't possible due to the format in which the command takes the screenshot.
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
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I just found https://github.com/EslaMx7/PasteIntoFiles
This "PasteIntoFiles" freeware on GitHub adds a shortcut to the Windows Explorer context-menu that opens a tiny tool with the current folder pre-selected, and a "Save" button.
It works with Windows 10.
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You can use xplorer2
, it can directly paste clipboard image to explorer file
add a comment |
This also works if you copy an image that is embedded in a document (e.g. OneNote or Word) to the clipboard:
1. Open Paint program.
2. Paste the clipboard.
3. Do a Save As to save the file as a jpg (for example) or any other listed format.
1
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
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Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
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After I posted this request to the DonationCoder netizens, the world was given a handy piece of software by c.gingerich that fits the bill nicely. (The project's page is also at http://paf.pen.io/, and now costs money, but there are old free versions about.)
Paste As File. Right click on the desktop or on the
background of a Windows explorer window and select Past As File. You
can then save the clipboard to a file based on the contents. Either a
text file or an image in PNG or JPG format. You can download it from
my website if you are interested. It's free.
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
add a comment |
After I posted this request to the DonationCoder netizens, the world was given a handy piece of software by c.gingerich that fits the bill nicely. (The project's page is also at http://paf.pen.io/, and now costs money, but there are old free versions about.)
Paste As File. Right click on the desktop or on the
background of a Windows explorer window and select Past As File. You
can then save the clipboard to a file based on the contents. Either a
text file or an image in PNG or JPG format. You can download it from
my website if you are interested. It's free.
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
add a comment |
After I posted this request to the DonationCoder netizens, the world was given a handy piece of software by c.gingerich that fits the bill nicely. (The project's page is also at http://paf.pen.io/, and now costs money, but there are old free versions about.)
Paste As File. Right click on the desktop or on the
background of a Windows explorer window and select Past As File. You
can then save the clipboard to a file based on the contents. Either a
text file or an image in PNG or JPG format. You can download it from
my website if you are interested. It's free.
After I posted this request to the DonationCoder netizens, the world was given a handy piece of software by c.gingerich that fits the bill nicely. (The project's page is also at http://paf.pen.io/, and now costs money, but there are old free versions about.)
Paste As File. Right click on the desktop or on the
background of a Windows explorer window and select Past As File. You
can then save the clipboard to a file based on the contents. Either a
text file or an image in PNG or JPG format. You can download it from
my website if you are interested. It's free.
edited May 5 '14 at 16:57
answered Aug 5 '12 at 5:06
PatPat
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"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
add a comment |
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
"there are old free versions about" .... such as where? The version on CNet appears to be malware
– endolith
Jul 24 '14 at 15:35
1
1
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
Just because software utilizes nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html and some antivirus tools classify it as Potentially Unwanted or malicious, doesn't mean it actually is malware.
– Pat
May 23 '16 at 15:38
add a comment |
If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7 I'd recommend using "Snipping Tool" which comes installed automatically.
It's a bit more versatile than the Prtscn command and it allows for direct saving, copying and pasting, etc.
As for the PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically, I think that this isn't possible due to the format in which the command takes the screenshot.
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
add a comment |
If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7 I'd recommend using "Snipping Tool" which comes installed automatically.
It's a bit more versatile than the Prtscn command and it allows for direct saving, copying and pasting, etc.
As for the PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically, I think that this isn't possible due to the format in which the command takes the screenshot.
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
add a comment |
If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7 I'd recommend using "Snipping Tool" which comes installed automatically.
It's a bit more versatile than the Prtscn command and it allows for direct saving, copying and pasting, etc.
As for the PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically, I think that this isn't possible due to the format in which the command takes the screenshot.
If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7 I'd recommend using "Snipping Tool" which comes installed automatically.
It's a bit more versatile than the Prtscn command and it allows for direct saving, copying and pasting, etc.
As for the PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically, I think that this isn't possible due to the format in which the command takes the screenshot.
answered Nov 19 '10 at 15:51
akseliakseli
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I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
add a comment |
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
I like snipping tool (and am running Win7), but I'd still love to have the functionality I describe in the question. Also, anything's possible if you have the time/money/determination - I could envision a service or taskbar application which monitors clipboard contents for the signature of an image and detects when Ctrl+V is pressed while the active window is an Explorer window. Then, all that's left to do is transform the clipboard contents to an image format and save to the folder in the active window. I bet AutoHotKey provides a method to do so. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. :-)
– Pat
Nov 19 '10 at 16:45
1
1
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
SnippingTool doesn't do this (i.e. pasting image on the clipboard to a folder without having to do multiple extra steps such as opening other applications, navigating to the folder, etc.). Also, for the "PrtScn command copying to Explorer automatically", it is possible; yes, the format is different, you just have to convert the format.
– Evgeni Sergeev
Jul 29 '13 at 22:29
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I just found https://github.com/EslaMx7/PasteIntoFiles
This "PasteIntoFiles" freeware on GitHub adds a shortcut to the Windows Explorer context-menu that opens a tiny tool with the current folder pre-selected, and a "Save" button.
It works with Windows 10.
add a comment |
I just found https://github.com/EslaMx7/PasteIntoFiles
This "PasteIntoFiles" freeware on GitHub adds a shortcut to the Windows Explorer context-menu that opens a tiny tool with the current folder pre-selected, and a "Save" button.
It works with Windows 10.
add a comment |
I just found https://github.com/EslaMx7/PasteIntoFiles
This "PasteIntoFiles" freeware on GitHub adds a shortcut to the Windows Explorer context-menu that opens a tiny tool with the current folder pre-selected, and a "Save" button.
It works with Windows 10.
I just found https://github.com/EslaMx7/PasteIntoFiles
This "PasteIntoFiles" freeware on GitHub adds a shortcut to the Windows Explorer context-menu that opens a tiny tool with the current folder pre-selected, and a "Save" button.
It works with Windows 10.
edited Dec 28 '16 at 14:26
answered Dec 28 '16 at 14:02
Martin FürholzMartin Fürholz
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You can use xplorer2
, it can directly paste clipboard image to explorer file
add a comment |
You can use xplorer2
, it can directly paste clipboard image to explorer file
add a comment |
You can use xplorer2
, it can directly paste clipboard image to explorer file
You can use xplorer2
, it can directly paste clipboard image to explorer file
edited Jan 17 at 12:41
Mr Shunz
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answered Jan 17 at 8:44
Ryan WangRyan Wang
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This also works if you copy an image that is embedded in a document (e.g. OneNote or Word) to the clipboard:
1. Open Paint program.
2. Paste the clipboard.
3. Do a Save As to save the file as a jpg (for example) or any other listed format.
1
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
1
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
add a comment |
This also works if you copy an image that is embedded in a document (e.g. OneNote or Word) to the clipboard:
1. Open Paint program.
2. Paste the clipboard.
3. Do a Save As to save the file as a jpg (for example) or any other listed format.
1
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
1
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
add a comment |
This also works if you copy an image that is embedded in a document (e.g. OneNote or Word) to the clipboard:
1. Open Paint program.
2. Paste the clipboard.
3. Do a Save As to save the file as a jpg (for example) or any other listed format.
This also works if you copy an image that is embedded in a document (e.g. OneNote or Word) to the clipboard:
1. Open Paint program.
2. Paste the clipboard.
3. Do a Save As to save the file as a jpg (for example) or any other listed format.
answered May 20 '16 at 22:46
Jim MathewsJim Mathews
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1
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This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
1
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
add a comment |
1
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
1
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
1
1
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
This doesn't actually answer the question. Based on the question, it is obvious that he knows that you can paste the screenshot in an external program. What he actually wants to know is that if it was possible to Paste a screenshot in Windows Explorer.
– Don't Root here plz...
May 21 '16 at 9:09
1
1
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
Welcome to Super User! Please read the question again carefully. Your answer does not answer the original question.
– DavidPostill♦
May 21 '16 at 9:49
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protected by Ramhound Jan 17 at 12:47
Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?
possible duplicate of Taking a single screenshot of a large folder's contents (Windows)
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Nov 19 '10 at 15:49
3
While some of those answers may be useful here, this question is asking about a very different task.
– Velociraptors
Nov 19 '10 at 15:59
Directly paste a screenshot held in the clipboard into a Windows folder, no, this would require software of some sort, I have never seen this type of software, interesting idea though.
– Moab
Nov 19 '10 at 16:16