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

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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.

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