[Solved] How Do I Take a Google Maps Screenshot on Computer/Phone

As you know, Google Maps is a mapping service based on web. You can get not only satellite imagery, but also recommended routes based on different transportations. Thus, traveling abroad by yourself is not a touch question any more. However, Google Maps may cost a lot of cellular data before you reach the final destination.

Sadly, you are not allowed to copy a map from Google Maps at present. So if you want to view Google Maps offline or share the location to your friend or family, you can take a Google Maps screenshot to solve the problem easily

Just snap a quick Google map screenshot, you can save time on searching and explaining the location information and direction effectively.

Now, let's read together to figure out how to save the detailed location from Google Maps by taking screenshots on your different devices.

• Part 1. How to Screenshot Google Maps Using a Professional Tool
• Part 2. Default Method to Screenshot Google Maps on Windows/Mac
• Part 3. How to Screenshot Google Maps Online
• Part 4. How to Take a Screenshot of Google Maps on iOS/Android Phone
• Part 5. Conclusion & Comparison of Google Maps Screenshot Taken Methods
• Part 6. FAQs about Screenshot Google Maps

Part 1. How to Screenshot Google Maps Using a Professional Tool

If you want to screenshot Google Maps on different devices without restrictions, you can turn to an all-in-one tool called Apeaksoft Screen Recorder. With this novice-friendly screen recorder, you can take a screenshot of Google Maps on your computer and mobile phone in high resolution. You can draw or annotate your screenshot of Google Maps with specialized explanation.

What's more, you can take photos with Webcam using this multifunctional software.

What can Screen Recorder Do for You

How do You Take a Screenshot of Google Maps in High Resolution

Free download and install Apeaksoft Screen Recorder software on your Windows or Mac computer. Launch the Google Maps screenshot taker after the installation. If you only want to take Google Maps screenshot in high resolution, then you can click "Snapshot" on the main interface.

Notes: It is supported to screenshot while recording screen video.

Head to the section of Google Maps you want to capture. Now you can draw the screen area with your mouse freely. The moment you release the mouse, you can see a toolbar with various editing tools. Thus, you can add steps tools, texts, arrows and other drawing filters by one click

After that, choose the "Save" button to save a Google Maps screenshot.

Notes: The default screenshot format is PNG. If you want to change the output snapshot format and other settings, you can locate the "Preferences" window to solve the problem.

Part 2. Default Method to Screenshot Google Maps on Windows/Mac

Actually, both Windows and Mac computers have the built-in screenshot feature. You can use hotkey combinations to get a screenshot of Google Maps for free. After that, you can save the Google map capture or transfer it to your smart phone for further usages.

Screenshot Google Maps on Windows 8/10/11 by Default Ways

You can type "Snipping Tool" in the "Start" list to get the screen capture tool. Later, select "Free-form Snip", "Rectangular Snip", "Window Snip" or "Full-screen Snip" from its drop-down "Mode" list. Now you can take a Google Maps screenshot. After that, paste it to clipboard or elsewhere to save Google map image on PC.

For Windows 8, 10, 11 users, you can press "Windows" and "PrtScn" keys together to screenshot Google Maps quickly. Well, all your Google map screenshots are saved in the "Pictures" folder.

Besides, you can use a tool called Action Recorder developed for gameplay capturing to help you screenshot Google Maps with ease.

Take a Screenshot of Google Maps on Mac Locally

If you want to take a Google Maps screenshot in full screen, you can press "Shift", "Command" and "3" keys together. To screen cast Google Maps with fixed region, you can press "Shift", "Command" and "4" keys on your keyboard at the same time. Then draw the screen area with your mouse freely.

Or you can try Snipping tool for Mac to take the screenshot of Google Map.

Part 3. How to Screenshot Google Maps Online

You can also take a screenshot of Google Maps in a PDF format on your Google Chrome web browser via the print feature. This method is available for other web browsers which support the print feature, too.

Go to Google Maps on Google browser. Locate the area you want to capture.

Click the three-dots button at the top right corner of the web page and scroll down to select the "Print" option.

In the new pop-up window, click the drop-down menu beside the "Destination" to select "Save as PDF" option. Then, you can click "Save" to download it online. What's more, there are some extra Chrome screen recorder tools for screen capturing and recording.

Part 4. How to Take a Screenshot of Google Maps on iOS/Android Phone

You can download Google Maps app on iOS and Android phone to check the routes or concrete location. However, the unstable cellular network sometimes can cause maps to fail to load. For instance, you may lose the signal when you go hiking or climb a mountain. So, it would be safer to take a screenshot of Google Maps beforehand.

Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone

For iPhone models with Face ID: Open the Google Maps app > press the "Power" button and the volume up button simultaneously > release them quickly.

For iPhone models with Touch ID: Open the Google Maps app > press the "Power" button and the "Home" button simultaneously > release them quickly.

Take a Screenshot on Your Android

Open Google Maps app on your phone > press the "Power" button and volume down button at the same time > release them simultaneously.

Part 5. Conclusion & Comparison of Google Maps Screenshot Taken Methods

There are four methods for people to take a Google Maps screenshot in different levels. You can get free ways to screenshot Google Maps directly. Of course, there is also a professional screen capture program with abundant features you can head to.