Is there a screenshot functionality in The Witcher 3?

Question

I've found many scenes in The Witcher 3 to be very pretty and I'd like to record them by taking a screenshot.

Is it possible to take a screenshot actually in-game? If it is, how is it done?

I am playing the game on PC using the GOG Galaxy Beta client.

Referring to this thread, it seems that the only way is a third party solution, such as Fraps or 'Non-Steam game' link and overlay, but are they correct in assuming the game has no built-in screenshot functionality?

João Cunha · Accepted Answer

Well there is no Witcher 3 Functionality for Screenshots.

But Yes you can easily take screenshots of The Witcher 3.

I take screenshots of games in 2 ways.

Steam Way

If you are playing Witcher 3 on Steam you can press F12 to take a screenshot while you are playing.

NOTE: This was the default key that came with my installation. You can change it in the settings.

If you have it on GoG you can open it as a non-steam game in steam and still use the functionality.

MSI Afterbuner Way

The second option for me is using MSI Afterburner.

To enable screenshots you can:

Open MSI Afterburner
Go to Settings
Open tab "Screen Capture"
Set Default Key and desired folder for the shots
Open game and take screenshots at will

With MSI the advantage is that you can even choose the extension of the images generated.

Hope I helped

Wouter · Answer

Short answer: NO

Long Answer: There seems to be a folder for screenshots in install location of the witcher 3, the only problem is that there at this time isn't any key binding to take a screenshot ingame. Maybe they'll add this in a future update or maybe they made a mistake between the console and the pc version.

At the moment there isn't a way to take a screenshot without third party software.

After the comment from Kevin: You could always do it through paint or something via prntscrn and ctrl + v. The reason I didn't add this was because I couldn't do it with my pc.

BJBlazkowicz · Answer

Actually if you press PrintScr, the game will save PNG files next to the 'witcher.exe' file in the same directory.

Ok, my bad. To me it works, because I installed ReShade with SweetFX 2.0 Pack. I tried now without the dlls and PrintScr won't work without them.

DaBozUK · Answer

You could download the AMD Gaming Evolved overlay (aka Raptr which is the unbranded version of the same application which also works with Nvidia).

You can do screenshots, video capture and more with that tool.

Download from:
http://raptr.com/amd
or
http://raptr.com/download

If you have an AMD graphics card, I highly recommend downloading the 15.5 beta drivers for use with the Witcher 3, as they have some dedicated optimisations. Also the AMD Gaming Evolved (Raptr) overlay will optimse Witcher 3 settings.

And yes, Witcher 3 is utterly stunning.

Christopher D. Emerson · Answer

Sorry if this is already been mentioned/discovered but you can take great screenshots in Witcher 3 w/out the UI showing using this "photo mode" mod/method:
http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/28216/article/the-witcher-3-photo-mode-tool-allows-you-to-compose-fantastic-screenshots/

How it works:

Install the mod files into your Witcher 3 folder (linked above)
Launch the game / load your save / start playing
Press "F2" and a console panel will slide down
Type "dlgshow" and press "ENTER" to HIDE the UI (yes, no idea why the command has the word "show" in it)
Press "F2" to hide the console panel
Press your keyboard shortcut to take a screenshot w/whatever 3rd party screenshot utility you use (I use Fraps and Ctrl+PrtScreen)
When done, press "F2" again, type "dlghide" and press "ENTER" to bring back the UI
Press "F2" again to hide the console and go back to playing the game!

It sounds (and is) a bit tedious but you get faster at it after a few times - and it's worth it for the great screenshots. I wish someone would create a single-button-press option for UI-free screens, but at least the above works.

AHelmi8x · Answer

You have several options to take a picture, in game.

You can use third-party software, such as Steam Overlay or Fraps.
You can press the print screen button on your keyboard, open image-editing software and paste it in
On Windows 8, you can use the built-in screenshot app, by pressing both the Windows key, and the Print Screen button.

k0pernikus · Answer

On Win10 you can use the in-build screenshot tool:

Press Win + print
Window will flicker
Find screenshots in %USERPROFILE%PicturesScreenshots

Results in a 4 MB PNG file for 1920x1080 by default.

Mehedi Hasan · Answer

Why not it's possible.
To take a screenshot during gameplay Microsoft has developed a tool called Gamebar.
This tool created for PlayStation but as a windows 10 user, you can access it by pressing Windows key + G.
To take a screenshot while gameplay Press the Windows key + G and click on the screenshot icon.

LessPop_MoreFizz · Answer

If you have an Nvidia graphics card, you can use the Nvidia Ansel photo mode, which lets you do things like rotate Geralt out of the Frame, adjust the field of view or camera angle, add filters and more.
Just make sure you have an up to date Nvidia driver, and hit alt and F2.
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