Is my screenshot uploaded to a server?

No. Your screenshot is processed entirely in your browser. It never leaves your device, which makes the tool safe to use for screenshots of private dashboards, chats or unreleased products.

Which output size should I pick for Instagram?

Use 4:5 for feed posts, because portrait images take up the most space in the feed. Use 9:16 for Stories and Reels covers, 1:1 for a square post, and 16:9 for slides, blog images and X or LinkedIn posts. Auto keeps the shape of your screenshot.

How do I paste a screenshot?

Take a screenshot to your clipboard (for example Windows + Shift + S on Windows, or Cmd + Ctrl + Shift + 4 on a Mac), then press Ctrl+V or Cmd+V anywhere on this page. You can also use the Paste button, which asks your browser for permission to read the clipboard.

Why doesn't Copy image work in my browser?

Copying images needs the Clipboard API, which current versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari support. Some browsers, including older versions of Firefox, don't allow pages to copy images yet. Use Download PNG instead.

Can I get a transparent background?

Yes. Choose the transparent swatch under Solid. The PNG keeps the transparency around your screenshot, and the shadow stays soft so it looks good on any background.

What's a good way to use these images on Instagram?

Polished screenshots work well for showing results, testimonials, product updates and tutorials. If you share a resource in the post, ask people to comment a keyword. Hypello can then send everyone who comments the link by DM automatically.

Screenshot Background Generator

Turn a plain screenshot into a clean, share-ready image. Add a gradient or solid background, padding, rounded corners, a soft shadow and an optional window frame, then download or copy it.

100% free
No sign-up
Runs in your browser

Drop a screenshot or press Ctrl+V

Your image stays on your device and is never uploaded.

Background

Gradient angle135°

Padding8%

Corner radius16

Shadow50%

Window frame

Output shape

Preview

Why put screenshots on a background

A raw screenshot has hard edges and often blends into a white feed or slide. Adding padding, a background colour and a little depth frames it so the eye goes straight to the content. It's a small change that makes product updates, results and testimonials look deliberate instead of copied and pasted.

Pick the shape for where it's going

4:5 for Instagram feed posts and carousels, where tall images take up more of the screen.
9:16 for Stories and Reels covers.
1:1 for square posts and profile highlights.
16:9 for presentations, YouTube thumbnails, blogs, X and LinkedIn.

Private by design

Everything happens in your browser. The screenshot is never uploaded, so you can safely use the tool for internal dashboards, customer conversations or features that haven't launched yet. Blur or crop any personal details before you share the final image publicly.

How it works

How to use it

Step 1
Add a screenshot
Upload an image, drop it on the page or press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on a Mac) to paste a screenshot from your clipboard.
Step 2
Style the background
Pick a gradient or solid colour, then adjust padding, rounded corners, shadow, window frame and output shape.
Step 3
Download or copy
Download the result as a PNG, or copy it straight to your clipboard to paste into a post, slide or chat.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about the Screenshot Background Generator.

: No. Your screenshot is processed entirely in your browser. It never leaves your device, which makes the tool safe to use for screenshots of private dashboards, chats or unreleased products.
: Use 4:5 for feed posts, because portrait images take up the most space in the feed. Use 9:16 for Stories and Reels covers, 1:1 for a square post, and 16:9 for slides, blog images and X or LinkedIn posts. Auto keeps the shape of your screenshot.
: Take a screenshot to your clipboard (for example Windows + Shift + S on Windows, or Cmd + Ctrl + Shift + 4 on a Mac), then press Ctrl+V or Cmd+V anywhere on this page. You can also use the Paste button, which asks your browser for permission to read the clipboard.
: Copying images needs the Clipboard API, which current versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari support. Some browsers, including older versions of Firefox, don't allow pages to copy images yet. Use Download PNG instead.
: Yes. Choose the transparent swatch under Solid. The PNG keeps the transparency around your screenshot, and the shadow stays soft so it looks good on any background.
: Polished screenshots work well for showing results, testimonials, product updates and tutorials. If you share a resource in the post, ask people to comment a keyword. Hypello can then send everyone who comments the link by DM automatically.

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