How to Screenshot Spotify on Mac & Mobile (2026)

# How to Screenshot Spotify: Playlists, Wrapped, Now Playing, and More

Want to capture that perfect Spotify screenshot to share on social media? Whether you're showing off your Spotify Wrapped stats, saving a playlist cover, or capturing lyrics, this guide covers every method to screenshot Spotify on Mac and mobile devices.

Quick Answer: Press ⌘ + Shift + 4 on Mac, then Spacebar and click the Spotify window. On iPhone: Side + Volume Up. On Android: Power + Volume Down. These shortcuts work for playlists, Wrapped, lyrics, and any Spotify content.

How to Screenshot Spotify on Mac

Taking a Spotify screenshot on Mac is quick and easy. Mac has built-in screenshot tools, and each one works better for different content. Here's what to use:

Full Screen Screenshot

Press ⌘ + Shift + 3 to capture your entire screen, including the Spotify window. This works great when Spotify is in full-screen mode.

Capture Just the Spotify Window

For a cleaner capture without desktop clutter:

1. Press ⌘ + Shift + 4
2. Press Spacebar to switch to window mode
3. Click on the Spotify window

Your screenshot saves to your Desktop by default. Need to change that? Check out our guide on how to change screenshot location on Mac.

Selection Screenshot

For capturing a specific part of Spotify (like just the album art):

1. Press ⌘ + Shift + 4
2. Click and drag to select the area
3. Release to capture

Pro tip: Add Control to any shortcut to copy the screenshot directly to your clipboard instead of saving it. This is perfect when you want to paste directly into Messages, Slack, or social media apps. Learn more about this in our screenshot to clipboard guide.

Screenshot Spotify on Mobile

On iPhone:

• Face ID models: Press Side Button + Volume Up simultaneously
• Touch ID models: Press Home Button + Power Button together

On Android:

• Press Power + Volume Down at the same time
• Some Android phones have swipe gestures for screenshots (check Settings > Advanced features)

Mobile screenshots are great for features you can only get on your phone. These include Car Mode, group listening sessions, and the full Wrapped story.

Screenshot Spotify Playlists (Full View and Scrolling)

Playlists can be long. Most won't fit on one screen. Here are your options:

Method 1: Screenshot the Visible Portion

Use ⌘ + Shift + 4, then Spacebar, and click the Spotify window. This captures what's currently visible.

Method 2: Scrolling Screenshot for Full Playlist

Mac's built-in tools can't capture scrolling content. To get a full playlist in one image, you'll need a third-party app.

Tools like CleanShot X or Shottr can capture scrolling content in one long image. You can also use our free image combiner tool to join multiple screenshots, or annotate and share them instantly with ScreenSnap Pro.

Method 3: Export Playlist as Image

Spotify has no "export as image" option. But you can:

1. Take a screenshot of the playlist header (shows cover + title)
2. Screenshot the track list in sections
3. Combine them using an image editor

Screenshot Spotify Wrapped

Every December, Spotify Wrapped takes over social media. Everyone wants to share their stats. Here's how to capture yours:

On Mobile (iPhone/Android)

1. Open Spotify and navigate to your Wrapped story
2. On iPhone: Press Side Button + Volume Up simultaneously
3. On Android: Press Power + Volume Down at the same time
4. Swipe through each card and screenshot the ones you want

On Mac Desktop

Wrapped works best on mobile, but you can also view it at spotify.com/wrapped on your computer:

1. Log into your Spotify account
2. Go to your Wrapped stats
3. Press ⌘ + Shift + 4 to capture each card

Don't wait too long: Wrapped is only live from late November through January. After that, it goes away. Save your screenshots before it's gone!

Best Wrapped Cards to Screenshot

Focus on these shareable stats:

• Your top 5 artists
• Top songs of the year
• Total minutes listened
• Top genres
• Your "listening personality" card
• The final summary card with all highlights

Each card has unique colors based on your music taste. The bright colors and bold fonts are made for sharing on social media.

Screenshot Spotify Lyrics

Spotify's lyrics scroll in time with the music. They look great as screenshots. Here's how to capture them:

Mobile Lyrics Screenshot

1. Play a song with lyrics available
2. Tap the "Lyrics" button at the bottom
3. Wait for the lyrics you want to appear
4. Take a screenshot using your device's shortcut

Desktop Lyrics Screenshot

1. Click the microphone icon in the bottom-right corner
2. Use ⌘ + Shift + 4 and drag to select just the lyrics panel
3. Release to capture

Why lyrics screenshots go viral: Full-screen lyrics with the album art behind them look amazing. They're perfect for Instagram Stories and TikTok.

Tips for Better Lyrics Screenshots

1. Pause at the right time — Stop on a lyric that means something to you
2. Go full-screen — Tap the lyrics to make them fill the whole screen
3. Pick colorful songs — Bright album art makes better backgrounds
4. Check the font — Some songs have fancy text that looks more artistic

Mobile-Specific Lyrics Tips

On mobile, Spotify's lyrics feature has extra options worth knowing:

• Swipe down on the lyrics screen to see the album art behind the text
• Tap once to toggle between small and full-screen lyrics
• Turn off battery saver — it can make the lyrics animation choppy in screenshots
• Use portrait mode for taller lyrics captures, landscape for wider album art focus

iPhone users should also disable True Tone before taking screenshots. This keeps the colors accurate. Go to Settings > Display > True Tone and toggle it off.

Not all songs have lyrics. Spotify gets lyrics from Musixmatch. Newer or rare tracks might not have them yet.

Screenshot Spotify Codes for Sharing

Spotify Codes are like QR codes for music. They link right to songs, albums, or playlists. They're a fun way to share music with friends.

How to Get a Spotify Code

1. Open the song, album, or playlist you want to share
2. Tap the three dots (•••) menu
3. The Spotify Code appears at the bottom of the share card
4. Screenshot to save it

High-Resolution Spotify Codes

For higher quality codes (great for printing), visit spotifycodes.com. You can make codes in different colors and sizes.

Scanning Spotify Codes

Your friends can scan your screenshot:

1. Open Spotify
2. Tap the search bar
3. Tap the camera icon
4. Point at the Spotify Code

This works even with screenshots—no need for the original screen.

How to Make Spotify Screenshots Look Amazing

Plain screenshots can look dull on social media. A few quick edits make them pop. Here's how:

Add a Gradient Background

Plain screenshots look flat on Instagram. A colorful background makes them stand out. ScreenSnap Pro has 22+ gradient backgrounds you can add with one click.

Learn more about this technique in our guide on how to add backgrounds to screenshots.

Crop to the Essential Content

Cut out the parts you don't need. Our free image cropper tool makes this easy.

Resize for Social Platforms

Each platform has its own ideal image size:

• Instagram Story: 1080 x 1920px
• Instagram Post: 1080 x 1080px
• Twitter: 1200 x 675px

Use our social media image resizer to get the perfect dimensions.

Hide Personal Information

Before sharing, you might want to blur private info like your email or username.

Add Annotations

Want to point out your top song or add a note? Screenshot tools let you add arrows, text, and highlights. This helps when sharing music tips — you can show friends which tracks to check out.

Can Spotify See If You Screenshot?

No, Spotify can't tell when you take screenshots. Unlike Snapchat, Spotify doesn't detect or notify anyone when you capture the screen.

You can freely screenshot:

• Your own playlists and stats
• Public playlists
• Song lyrics
• Album artwork
• Spotify Codes

Spotify wants you to share. That's why they built Spotify Codes — to make sharing music easier. Check out Spotify's official guide to sharing for all the built-in options.

Share Spotify Screenshots on Social Media

Here's how to share your Spotify screenshots on each platform:

Instagram Stories

1. Screenshot your Spotify content
2. Add a background using ScreenSnap Pro or similar
3. Open Instagram Stories
4. Upload and add stickers or text if desired

Pro tip: Add the music sticker too. Then your followers can tap to hear the song.

Twitter/X

1. Take your screenshot
2. Crop to focus on the essential content
3. Tweet with context ("My most-played artist this year" works better than just an image)

TikTok

For TikTok, video works better than screenshots:

1. Screen record yourself scrolling through Wrapped or playlists
2. Add trending audio
3. Use the green screen effect with your Spotify screenshots

Best Apps for Spotify Screenshots

While built-in screenshot tools work fine, dedicated apps give you better results. Here are your best options for capturing Spotify content:

ScreenSnap Pro (Mac)

ScreenSnap Pro is ideal for Spotify screenshots because:

• One-click backgrounds — 22+ gradient options that match Spotify's aesthetic
• Window capture — Grab just Spotify without desktop clutter
• Instant annotation — Add arrows and text to highlight your favorite tracks
• Cloud sharing — Get a shareable link in seconds for social media

Built-in macOS Screenshot (Mac)

Apple's built-in tool works for basic captures. Press ⌘ + Shift + 5 to access the Screenshot toolbar. This gives you access to timer options and screen recording. It's free and already on your Mac.

Samsung Screen Capture (Android)

Samsung phones have palm swipe and scroll capture built in. Go to Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures. Enable "Palm swipe to capture" for easier Spotify screenshots.

iPhone Built-in Screenshot

The iOS screenshot tool includes basic editing. After taking a screenshot, tap the thumbnail to crop and annotate. You can also use the "Copy" option to paste directly into apps without saving to your Photos.

Troubleshooting Spotify Screenshot Issues

Screenshots Look Blurry

This happens when images get compressed. Here's how to fix it:

• Don't zoom in before taking the screenshot
• Share the original file, not a resized copy
• Use PNG format — it keeps text sharper than JPEG

If your Mac shortcuts aren't working, check our guide on fixing Mac screenshot not working.

Can't Screenshot Lyrics

Some songs don't have lyrics on Spotify. If the microphone icon is gray, lyrics aren't ready for that song yet.

Wrapped Not Showing

Wrapped only shows up from late November through January. After that, it's gone — unless you saved screenshots!

Screenshots Save in Wrong Format

By default, Mac saves screenshots as PNG files. If you need JPG instead (smaller file size for social media), you can convert them using our free image format converter. Alternatively, change the default format with this Terminal command: defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg.

Spotify Freezes When Screenshotting

If Spotify becomes unresponsive when you take screenshots, try these fixes:

1. Update Spotify — Older versions can conflict with macOS screenshot tools
2. Restart the app — Close Spotify completely and reopen it
3. Check for overlays — Close other apps that might interfere (Discord overlay, streaming software)
4. Use window capture — Sometimes ⌘ + Shift + 4 with Spacebar works better than full-screen capture

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Spotify notify when you screenshot?

No, Spotify can't tell when you take a screenshot. You can capture any content freely.

How do I screenshot a full Spotify playlist?

For long playlists, use a scrolling screenshot tool. Or take a few screenshots and join them with our free combine images tool.

Can I screenshot Spotify on iPhone?

Yes! Press Side Button + Volume Up at the same time (Face ID iPhones) or Home + Power (older iPhones).

Why do my Spotify screenshots look bad on Instagram?

Instagram shrinks images, which can blur text. Take screenshots at full size and don't zoom in. Adding a background also helps — it makes your image look cleaner.

How do I get high-quality Spotify Wrapped images?

Screenshot each Wrapped card one at a time. Use ⌘ + Shift + 4 on Mac or your phone's screenshot button. Don't resize the images — share them at full size for best quality.

Wrapping Up

Taking Spotify screenshots is easy once you know the shortcuts. Whether you're saving Wrapped stats, sharing playlists, or capturing lyrics, Mac's built-in tools work great. For better looking results — like adding backgrounds for social media — ScreenSnap Pro adds polish with just a few clicks.

Want all the Mac screenshot shortcuts in one place? Check out our Mac screenshot shortcuts guide.