Playing games on the go has never been easier since. steam deck Launch allows us to run away from our desks and into the real world – however we want to – while still playing our favorite games. You will definitely savor your best gaming moments with screenshots or video captures.

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If you're not sure how to do it – don't worry we don't blame you because it's not as easy as you think – we'll give you the details of what you need to do here.
How to take a screenshot
To take a screenshot on your Steam deck, you need Press the 'Steam' and 'R1' buttons together.–
You'll know it was successful because a popup screenshot box will appear in the bottom right corner and it will play a short camera shutter sound.
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The annoying thing about Steam decks is that unlike Steam on your PC, if you have to constantly spam screenshots. The screenshot included appears in the bottom corner in the screenshot that follows.– Luckily you can disable it.
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enter file steam settings–
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go 'In the game'–
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alternate 'Hide Steam UI elements in screenshots'
How to record video
Recording game clips on your Steam deck has never been easier before it was a built-in function.
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Enter the file steam settings–
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go 'Game recording'–
Then you have a few options:
Recording |
steam will not save whatever you do |
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Record in the background |
This means that your Steam deck will automatically record your gameplay when you start it, so you never miss a thing. steam will Preserving the last 120 minutes of gameplay in a temporary format, which you can choose to save as a permanent clip |
Save manually |
You choose when you record gameplay by Hold 'Steam' and 'A' together easily Press again to end recording.– You will know it was successful in recording because Steam will beep and a pop-up will appear briefly. |
How to create a permanent clip
If you select the feature 'Record in background' and something happens that you want to make sure you just record. Press your Steam button to 'Media'and Select your latest video.– from there Use the scissors buttons to select and create clips to save.–
From your Steam menu Go to 'Media' and you will see All your screenshots and videos here.–
use 'Options' button already Select 'Share' And you will have various options:
Send to other devices |
This allows you to send clips and images to your PC with the Steam client installed. |
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Send to phone |
This will be sent to your phone if you are using the Mobile Steam app. |
Create QR link |
This creates a QR link that you can use to view and share the image elsewhere. |
Share to chat |
This allows you to send your media to friends via DM chat. |

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