How to Capture the Screen of Your Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch at 1921080 Resolution

Capturing the screen of your Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch at a resolution of 1921080 can be accomplished using several methods, ensuring that your content is as detailed and quality-oriented as possible. This guide will walk you through three methods: using the built-in screenshot tool, using Terminal, and utilizing third-party applications. Additionally, we will discuss some practical considerations and limitations you might encounter.

Method 1: Using the Built-in Screenshot Tool

The built-in screenshot tool is a user-friendly option for capturing your Retina MacBook Pro’s screen. Here’s how you can use it:

Open the Screenshot Tool: Press Command Shift 5 to activate the screenshot toolbar. Select the Capture Area: To capture the entire screen, choose the full screen option. To capture a selected window, opt for the window option. To capture a specific portion of the screen, select the rectangle option. Adjust the Resolution: If your MacBook’s native resolution is higher than 1921080, select the rectangle option and adjust the capture area to fit the desired resolution. Use a tool like Preview or an image editor to resize the captured image afterward to 1921080. Capture the Screenshot: Click the Shutter button in the toolbar to take the screenshot.

With the built-in Screenshot Tool, capturing your screen at 1921080 resolution is straightforward and efficient.

Method 2: Using Terminal

If you prefer a more technical approach, you can use Terminal to capture a screenshot directly at 1921080 resolution:

Open Terminal: Go to Applications Utilities Terminal. Use the screencapture Command:

screencapture -R0019201080 ~

This command captures a region starting from the top-left corner (0,0) with a width of 1920 and a height of 1080 and saves it as a file on your desktop.

This method allows for precise control over the screenshot's resolution but requires more technical knowledge.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps

Third-party applications like Snagit or Lightshot offer advanced features and support for setting specific resolutions before capturing:

Open the chosen app: Use the app's built-in tools to capture screenshots at 1921080 resolution. These applications often provide additional editing options after the screenshot is captured.

Third-party apps are a great choice for users who need more flexibility and customization options.

Considerations and Limitations

It's important to note that if your display resolution is higher than 1921080, the screenshot will still be taken at the higher resolution. However, you can adjust the image afterward to the desired resolution:

Open the captured screenshot in Preview or an image editor. Resize the image to 1921080. Save the resized image.

Additionally, you cannot change the native display resolution of your Retina MacBook Pro to 1921080. However, you can mirror your Retina MacBook Pro's display to an external 1921080 display:

Connect the external display to your MacBook Pro using the appropriate port (HDMI, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt). Turn on the “mirror” mode in your display settings. The new options provided by the external display can be used for recording.

If the external display does not support a resolution of 1921080, you can record the external display instead of your laptop’s display:

QuickTime will let you select which screen you want to record when you start the screen recording.

By using these methods, you can capture your screen on a Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch at the desired resolution of 1921080, ensuring that your content is highly detailed and of the highest quality.