How to use ksnip application to save screenshots in JPEG XL on Windows?

[annie]

I want to use the Ksnip program to take screenshots and store them in the JPEG XL format, but I’m not sure how to do this on a Windows computer. Could someone please provide me a detailed tutorial or instructions on how to use Ksnip to take screenshots on a Windows computer and save them in the JPEG XL format?

[preetpal]

Hey Annie! Nice to see you again on our community.

Here are the detailed instructions for using the Ksnip application on a Windows system to take and store screenshots in the JPEG XL format:

Step 1: Install and download Ksnip

• You must download and install the Ksnip application on your Windows computer if you haven’t already. The most recent version of Ksnip is available from its official website as well as other reliable sources.

Step 2: Launch Ksnip

• Open the Ksnip application on your Windows computer after it has been installed.

Step 3. Set Up Screenshot Preferences.

• Navigate to “File” from the top menu in Ksnip and choose “Preferences.”

• Go to the “Screenshot” area of the Preferences box.

• Choose “JPEG XL” from the “Format” dropdown menu to save your screenshots in that format.
  Make any necessary adjustments to other options, including the naming conventions, the screenshot directory, and any other preferences.

Step 4. Take a Screenshot.

• Now that the settings are configured to save in JPEG XL format, you can take a screenshot.

• From the Ksnip interface, select the kind of screenshot you wish to take (full screen, a particular region, a window, etc.).

• To take a screenshot, move your mouse pointer over the area you want to capture, then click.

• The screenshot that was taken is displayed in the Ksnip interface.

Step 5: JPEG XL Screenshot Save

• Once the screenshot has been taken, you may use Ksnip to annotate or alter it as necessary.

• When you are prepared to save the screenshot, select “Save As” from the “File” menu.
  You can choose the file name and directory where you wish to save the screenshot in the “Save As” dialogue box.

• Make certain that the format is “JPEG XL.”

• To save the screenshot in JPEG XL format, click “Save”.

Step 6: Open the screenshot in JPEG XL format.

• The screenshot has now been saved to the place you indicated in JPEG XL format. You can open it using your favorite image viewer or file explorer.

These instructions should allow you to use the Ksnip application on your Windows PC to take and save screenshots in the JPEG XL format. This format is excellent for sharing and storing screenshots since it provides effective compression without sacrificing image quality.

For more refer to the links given below:

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I hope this information may help you!

Thank you

[annie]

Thank you for your response!

I set up Ksnip to store screenshots in the JPEG XL format according to the instructions, however, it seems that Ksnip saves screenshots in a different format when I take them. What might be the source of this?

[preetpal]

It is imperative that you confirm the settings you have made in Ksnip. Ensure that “JPEG XL” is chosen in the “Format” dropdown menu under the “Screenshot” section of the “Preferences” window.
Make that the modifications have been saved in the Preferences window as well. You may want to restart Ksnip to make sure the changed preferences take effect if the problem continues.

[annie]

Why should I save my screenshots in the JPEG XL format? Is there a major benefit that this format has over other popular formats like JPEG or PNG?

[preetpal]

For your screenshots, the JPEG XL format provides an excellent balance between great image quality and effective compression. It is intended to be a more sophisticated and effective replacement for the conventional JPEG format, offering higher compression ratios without sacrificing image quality.

When you wish to conserve storage space or shorten the time it takes for websites or applications to load, this can be helpful. JPEG XL is adaptable for a range of use cases since it also provides lossless compression. But in the end, the format you choose will rely on your unique requirements.

If you want to keep your storage footprint short or want to share your screenshots online, JPEG XL is the best option for a high-quality, small-format screenshot.

[annie]

Great, Thank you so much for your help.