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Chunky104: PSP and Vita buttons

2026-03-15T14:13:14Z

PSP and Vita buttons

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	===Hardware===		===Hardware===
	* '''PRXShot[++]'''		* '''PRXShot[++]'''
	** Extract and register the plugin. Edit <code>PRXSHOT.INI</code> in the same directory as the PRX to configure it. Ideally, you'll want to ensure that your button combination won't interfere with gameplay, e.g. {{~~tooltip\|<big>♪</big>~~\|~~Note button~~\|~~nodash~~}}. Screenshots will be saved in your Memory Stick, under <tt>ms0:/PSP/SCREENSHOT/%TITLE_ID%/pic_????.bmp</tt>. Remember to convert them to PNG before uploading.		** Extract and register the plugin. Edit <code>PRXSHOT.INI</code> in the same directory as the PRX to configure it. Ideally, you'll want to ensure that your button combination won't interfere with gameplay, e.g. the {{button\|psp\|sound}} button. Screenshots will be saved in your Memory Stick, under <tt>ms0:/PSP/SCREENSHOT/%TITLE_ID%/pic_????.bmp</tt>. Remember to convert them to PNG before uploading.
	* '''CWCheat'''		* '''CWCheat'''
	** In the menu, go to "Settings > Change buttons" and set your command for "Screenshoot". Ideally, it should be a button that won't interfere with gameplay. Screenshots will be saved to the <code>PSP/PHOTO/capture</code> directory on your Memory Stick.		** In the menu, go to "Settings > Change buttons" and set your command for "Screenshoot". Ideally, it should be a button that won't interfere with gameplay. Screenshots will be saved to the <code>PSP/PHOTO/capture</code> directory on your Memory Stick.
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	All PlayStation Vita screenshots, whether they be from one of the original handheld models or the PlayStation TV, should be taken at the system's native resolution of '''960x544'''.		All PlayStation Vita screenshots, whether they be from one of the original handheld models or the PlayStation TV, should be taken at the system's native resolution of '''960x544'''.

	The PlayStation Vita has a native screenshot feature built-in, activated by pressing {{button\|vita\|start}} + ~~'''PS Button'''~~ at the same time. Note that this produces screenshots in JPEG format which, depending on the game, are watermarked. The TaiHEN plugin ''[https://github.com/xyzz/pngshot PNGShot]'' must be used to replace the official screenshot feature with one that takes lossless, non-watermarked PNGs instead.		The PlayStation Vita has a native screenshot feature built-in, activated by pressing {{button\|vita\|start}} + {{button\|vita\|ps}} at the same time. Note that this produces screenshots in JPEG format which, depending on the game, are watermarked. The TaiHEN plugin ''[https://github.com/xyzz/pngshot PNGShot]'' must be used to replace the official screenshot feature with one that takes lossless, non-watermarked PNGs instead.

	In its current form (as of December 31 2023), '''Vita3K''' has several inaccuracies when emulating ''LittleBigPlanet PS Vita''. For this reason, screenshots from official hardware are preferred. If you intend to upload an emulated screenshot, please make a note of which version was used; it will probably need to be retaken as the emulator becomes more accurate.		In its current form (as of December 31 2023), '''Vita3K''' has several inaccuracies when emulating ''LittleBigPlanet PS Vita''. For this reason, screenshots from official hardware are preferred. If you intend to upload an emulated screenshot, please make a note of which version was used; it will probably need to be retaken as the emulator becomes more accurate.

DokkeFyxen at 17:00, 1 May 2025

2025-05-01T17:00:30Z

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	Depending on your phone's manufacturer, screenshots may be saved as JPEGs by default (Samsung Galaxy phones do this, for example), in which case you may need to change it in settings, or use a screenshot app that exports in .PNG format.		Depending on your phone's manufacturer, screenshots may be saved as JPEGs by default (Samsung Galaxy phones do this, for example), in which case you may need to change it in settings, or use a screenshot app that exports in .PNG format.

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Chunky104: Added info on blocked scenes in PS4 games. I don't think there are blocked scenes in any LBP games(?), but I thought it was worth mentioning for completeness.

2024-03-23T12:45:30Z

Added info on blocked scenes in PS4 games. I don't think there are blocked scenes in any LBP games(?), but I thought it was worth mentioning for completeness.

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	==PlayStation 4==		==PlayStation 4==
	The PlayStation 4 has a native screenshot function, activated by pressing {{button\|ps4\|share}}. By default, this produces screenshots in JPEG format, though this can be changed in the Sharing and Broadcast Settings screen; under Screenshot Settings, set the Image Format to PNG.		The PlayStation 4 has a native screenshot function, activated by pressing {{button\|ps4\|share}}. By default, this produces screenshots in JPEG format, though this can be changed in the Sharing and Broadcast Settings screen; under Screenshot Settings, set the Image Format to PNG.

			Some games may contain "blocked scenes" where footage cannot be captured with the console itself; a capture card can be used to get around these, but HDCP must be turned off in Settings > System in order to capture footage in this way.

	==PlayStation 5==		==PlayStation 5==

Jvyden: /* Steam */ Add info about controllers with capture buttons, explain the difference between JPEG and PNG

2024-01-01T04:48:34Z

Steam: Add info about controllers with capture buttons, explain the difference between JPEG and PNG

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	===Steam===		===Steam===
	Steam is a game launcher created by Valve Corporation. It is mainly used to play games distributed through their digital storefront, e.g. ''Sackboy: A Big Adventure'', but you can make it launch any game or application on your computer. Notably, Steam's in-game overlay allows one to capture screenshots, the default hotkey being '''F12''', or '''R1''' + '''~~Home~~''' when using a controller or a Steam Deck.		Steam is a game launcher created by Valve Corporation. It is mainly used to play games distributed through their digital storefront, e.g. ''Sackboy: A Big Adventure'', but you can make it launch any game or application on your computer. Notably, Steam's in-game overlay allows one to capture screenshots, the default hotkey being '''F12''', or '''Home''' + '''R1''' when using a controller or a Steam Deck. Some controllers such as Nintendo Switch controllers may also have a dedicated Capture Button that Steam makes use of via Steam Input.

	~~Screenshots~~ are saved in JPEG format by default. To capture ~~lossless~~ PNGs, go to Settings > In Game, check "Save an uncompressed copy of my screenshots", then click the "Change folder" button to set which directory your uncompressed screenshots will be saved to. '''Do NOT use the "~~SHOW ON DISK~~" button in Steam's screenshot manager''' when retrieving your screenshots, as those are JPEGs. Instead, go to the directory you specified earlier to find your PNGs.		Steam screenshots are saved in JPEG format by default, which is a 'lossy' format that sacrifices image quality in favor of file size. To capture high quality PNGs, go to Settings > In Game, check "Save an uncompressed copy of my screenshots", then click the "Change folder" button to set which directory your uncompressed screenshots will be saved to. '''Do NOT use the "Show on disk" button in Steam's screenshot manager or use a version uploaded to Steam Cloud''' when retrieving your screenshots, as those are JPEGs. Instead, go to the directory you specified earlier to find your PNGs.

	Note that the Steam overlay must actually be running in order to grab screenshots, and it is not compatible with older, software-rendered games.		Note that the Steam overlay must actually be running in order to grab screenshots, and it is not compatible with older, software-rendered games.

Chunky104: Created page with ": ''Back to: Help:Contents'' If you're not sure about how to take screenshots of games on diferent systems, you'll find plenty of helpful information here. ==PlayStation 3== While the PlayStation 3 is capable of outputting a resolution of 1920x1080, only the {{tooltip|XMB|XrossMediaBar}} and a small pool of titles natively suppport this. In practice, every ''LittleBigPlanet'' game released for the system runs at '''1280x720'''; any screenshots of PlayStation 3 games..."

2023-12-31T07:13:15Z

Created page with ": ''Back to: Help:Contents'' If you're not sure about how to take screenshots of games on diferent systems, you'll find plenty of helpful information here. ==PlayStation 3== While the PlayStation 3 is capable of outputting a resolution of 1920x1080, only the {{tooltip|XMB|XrossMediaBar}} and a small pool of titles natively suppport this. In practice, every ''LittleBigPlanet'' game released for the system runs at '''1280x720'''; any screenshots of PlayStation 3 games..."

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If you're not sure about how to take screenshots of games on diferent systems, you'll find plenty of helpful information here.

==PlayStation 3==
While the PlayStation 3 is capable of outputting a resolution of 1920x1080, only the {{tooltip|XMB|XrossMediaBar}} and a small pool of titles natively suppport this. In practice, every ''LittleBigPlanet'' game released for the system runs at '''1280x720'''; any screenshots of PlayStation 3 games should be taken at this resolution.

===Hardware===
The PlayStation 3 has {{tooltip|HDCP|High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection}} enabled by default, with no way to disable it on official firmware. An HDMI splitter must be used to strip the protection out in order to capture footage on real hardware.

===Emulation===
In its current form (as of December 31 2023), '''RPCS3''' has inconsistent accuracy across the series; while the mainline ''LittleBigPlanet'' platformers look close to how they appear on original hardware, ''LittleBigPlanet Karting'' has several inaccuracies when it comes to lighting and terrain materials. Screenshots from a real PlayStation 3 system are therefore preferred in most cases. If you upload an emulated screenshot, '''please make a note of which version was used'''; it will likely need to be retaken as the emulator improves and becomes more accurate.

* While playing a game, press '''F12''' to take a screenshot. Screenshots are saved under <tt>$(EmulatorDir)\screenshots\%TITLE_ID%\'''%TITLE_ID%_screenshot_%DATE_TIME%.png'''</tt>, where <tt>$(EmulatorDir)</tt> is your emulator's installation folder.
* In the Config menu, under the GPU tab, make sure the Default Resolution is set to "1280x720 (Recommended)", and that Resolution Scale is "100%".

==PlayStation 4==
The PlayStation 4 has a native screenshot function, activated by pressing {{button|ps4|share}}. By default, this produces screenshots in JPEG format, though this can be changed in the Sharing and Broadcast Settings screen; under Screenshot Settings, set the Image Format to PNG.

==PlayStation 5==
Much like its predecessor, the PlayStation 5 has a dedicated {{button|ps5|create}} button for capturing screenshots, though they are still JPEGs by default. To change the format that screenshots are saved as, go to the Captures and Broacasts section of the system's Settings menu and select Screenshot Format under the Captures section. Change the File Type to PNG.

==PlayStation Portable==
All screenshots of PlayStation Portable games and software should be taken at the system's native resolution of '''480x272'''.

===Hardware===
* '''PRXShot[++]'''
** Extract and register the plugin. Edit <code>PRXSHOT.INI</code> in the same directory as the PRX to configure it. Ideally, you'll want to ensure that your button combination won't interfere with gameplay, e.g. {{tooltip|<big>♪</big>|Note button|nodash}}. Screenshots will be saved in your Memory Stick, under <tt>ms0:/PSP/SCREENSHOT/%TITLE_ID%/pic_????.bmp</tt>. Remember to convert them to PNG before uploading.
* '''CWCheat'''
** In the menu, go to "Settings > Change buttons" and set your command for "Screenshoot". Ideally, it should be a button that won't interfere with gameplay. Screenshots will be saved to the <code>PSP/PHOTO/capture</code> directory on your Memory Stick.

===Emulation===
* '''PPSSPP'''
** While playing, press '''F12''' to take a screenshot. These will be saved in your emulated Memory Stick, under <tt>PSP/SCREENSHOT/%TITLE_ID%_?????.ext</tt>.
** On the menu bar, go to Game Settings > Window Size and set it to "1x". In the emulator menu, go to Settings > Graphics and set "Rendering resolution" to "1x PSP", then go to System and turn on the "Save screenshots in PNG format" option.

==PlayStation Vita==
All PlayStation Vita screenshots, whether they be from one of the original handheld models or the PlayStation TV, should be taken at the system's native resolution of '''960x544'''.

The PlayStation Vita has a native screenshot feature built-in, activated by pressing {{button|vita|start}} + '''PS Button''' at the same time. Note that this produces screenshots in JPEG format which, depending on the game, are watermarked. The TaiHEN plugin ''[https://github.com/xyzz/pngshot PNGShot]'' must be used to replace the official screenshot feature with one that takes lossless, non-watermarked PNGs instead.

In its current form (as of December 31 2023), '''Vita3K''' has several inaccuracies when emulating ''LittleBigPlanet PS Vita''. For this reason, screenshots from official hardware are preferred. If you intend to upload an emulated screenshot, please make a note of which version was used; it will probably need to be retaken as the emulator becomes more accurate.

==Windows PC==

===Steam===
Steam is a game launcher created by Valve Corporation. It is mainly used to play games distributed through their digital storefront, e.g. ''Sackboy: A Big Adventure'', but you can make it launch any game or application on your computer. Notably, Steam's in-game overlay allows one to capture screenshots, the default hotkey being '''F12''', or '''R1''' + '''Home''' when using a controller or a Steam Deck.

Screenshots are saved in JPEG format by default. To capture lossless PNGs, go to Settings > In Game, check "Save an uncompressed copy of my screenshots", then click the "Change folder" button to set which directory your uncompressed screenshots will be saved to. '''Do NOT use the "SHOW ON DISK" button in Steam's screenshot manager''' when retrieving your screenshots, as those are JPEGs. Instead, go to the directory you specified earlier to find your PNGs.

Note that the Steam overlay must actually be running in order to grab screenshots, and it is not compatible with older, software-rendered games.

===Snipping Tool===
The Snipping Tool is a glorified Print Screen application built into Microsoft Windows from Vista onwards. Select an appropriate mode, drag your cursor around an area you want to capture, and save the result as a PNG.

Later versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 introduced a keyboard shortcut ('''Windows Key + Shift + S''') to access this feature at any time; captures are saved to the clipboard, which can be pasted into your image editor of choice.

===PrintScreen===
If all else fails, press the '''PrtScrn''' key on your keyboard to take a screenshot, paste it into an image editor, and save the result as a PNG. If you have more than one display connected to your computer, press '''Alt + PrtScrn''' to only capture the active window.

==iOS==
Press the '''Power''' + '''Volume Up''' buttons at the same time to take a screenshot, indicated by a sound and the screen flashing white. The screenshot will be saved to the Camera Roll in PNG format. From there, you can upload your screenshot from Safari, or import it to your computer via USB.

==Android==
Press '''Power''' + '''Volume Down''' at the same time to take a screenshot, typically indicated by a sound or a screen effect. The screenshot will be saved in the gallery, under the "Screenshot" folder. From there, you can upload your screenshot from the browser, or import it to your computer via USB.

Depending on your phone's manufacturer, screenshots may be saved as JPEGs by default (Samsung Galaxy phones do this, for example), in which case you may need to change it in settings, or use a screenshot app that exports in .PNG format.