If you’re the type of person who regularly games on Steam or your Steam Deck, whether you’re playing the best free horror games on Steam or the best free RPGs, then chances are you’ve had to take a screenshot at some point.
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But what happens if you don’t want to use the default screenshot key? This is easily changed and below we’ll show you how to change the Steam screenshot button in the Steam desktop client and on your Steam Deck.
By default, the screenshot button in the Steam app/desktop client is F12. There are a few reasons why this might not be convenient. Maybe you just don’t want to use a function key to take a screenshot. Or maybe the F12 key already serves another purpose on your computer, such as toggling airplane mode. Whatever your reason for wanting to change the screenshot button, it’s easy. Here’s how to change the Steam screenshot button in a few simple steps:
If you're gaming on a Steam Deck and want to change the screenshot button, it's easy to do. However, be aware that you'll have to change the screenshot button for each individual game, as there's no way to change it for all games by default. Here's how to change the Steam screenshot button on Steam Deck: