Is there a screenshot functionality in The Witcher 3?
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?
Best 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.
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How do you take a screenshot on Witcher 3 ps4?
To take a screenshot, hold down the share button on the Dualshock 4 controller for one second, or tap it quickly and then hit the circle button. You can also reprogram the share button settings to take rapid screenshots with an ever quicker tap of the share button. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Where do I find Witcher 3 screenshots?
Easy way to tell is, Open the screenshot manager (right click steam, screenshots) then select the "show on disk" button. Should bring you to the folder. Click View > Screnshots on the tab and choose thegame you wish to view. You can view them in the browser aswell.How do you take a screenshot on Witcher 3 Xbox?
So all you need to do is hit select and instantly hit the xbox button twice and then 'Y' to grab a screenshot. There is small delay before the in game menu actually appears and for a second the HUD also disappears so that's the golden moment to take your shot.How do you screenshot on a ds3?
Witcher 3 - How to take screenshot without UI - Perfect screenshot PS4
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Answer 2
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.
Answer 3
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.
Answer 4
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.
Read more here
Answer 5
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.
Answer 6
On Win10 you can use the in-build screenshot tool:
- Press Win + print
- Window will flicker
- Find screenshots in
%USERPROFILE%\Pictures\Screenshots
Results in a 4 MB PNG file for 1920x1080 by default.
Answer 7
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.
Answer 8
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.
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