There are several ways to take an image on a computer. The type of image, its quality and originality depend on the method. It is possible to create images, ranging from a simple screenshot to professional processing in a graphic editor.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way is to take a "screenshot" image. For example, while playing a game, watching a video, etc. This can be done in several ways. The simplest is to press once on the keyboard a key called Print Screen or Prt Scr SysRq (the name is usually this). After clicking, any image is saved to the clipboard. In order to open it, it is best to install a picture manager. A program called IrfanView will do. After the graphic image is saved, it will be enough to press "insert" in the program. For greater convenience, you can install the HardCopy Pro program, which, when you press Print Screen, automatically copies the images to a specially designated folder.
Step 2
It is easy to create an image in the standard Paint program. This program is included in the Windows operating system from the earliest versions. Therefore, most likely, Paint is located at: Start - All Programs - Accessories - Paint. The program has the ability to create a new image or edit any other. Unfortunately, the program's capabilities are very limited, which makes it difficult to create a good image.
Step 3
A universal tool for creating your own images is Adobe Photoshop. More precisely, this multifunctional image editor will help you make a good image from scratch. The fact is that many fonts, styles, backgrounds are available for use in the program. Those. even without any special skills, it is easy to create a good image. Plus, there are many Photoshop tutorials on the Internet that will teach even a beginner additional tricks of the program.
