How to Take Screenshots & Share via Steam Overlay

Steam’s built-in screenshot and sharing tools make it easy to capture and share your favorite EVE Online moments. This guide explains how to take screenshots, where to find them, and how to share them with your friends or the EVE community.

Taking Screenshots In-Game

1. Open EVE Online through Steam.
   Once you’re in the game, the Steam Overlay is automatically enabled if turned on in your Steam settings.
   (See: Using Steam Overlay with EVE Online)

2. Assign a custom Steam screenshot hotkey

   • The default Steam key F12 opens EVE’s in-game Help Center.

   • To prevent this conflict, set a new shortcut in Steam:

     1. Open Steam → Settings → In-Game.

     2. In the Screenshot section, click inside the field.

     3. Press Alt + F12 to assign it as your new screenshot hotkey.

     4. Click OK to save your changes.

   

3. Press Alt + F12 while playing EVE Online to take a screenshot.

   • Steam displays a brief notification in the lower-right corner confirming the screenshot has been saved.

   • Screenshots are automatically stored in your Steam library and can be managed through the Steam Overlay or the main Steam client.

Optional: Capture Clean, UI-Free Screenshots

If you want to take cinematic screenshots or wallpapers without the in-game interface:

1. Press Ctrl + F9 to hide all UI elements.

   • This removes all menus, HUD, chat, and overlays for a clear space view.

   • Press Ctrl + F9 again to restore the UI.

2. Once the UI is hidden, press Alt + F12 to capture a clean screenshot through Steam.

Viewing Your Screenshots

You can view and manage screenshots directly through Steam:

Option 1 – Through Steam Overlay

1. While in-game, press Shift + Tab to open the Steam Overlay.

2. Click “Recordings and Screenshots” from the overlay menu.

3. Your most recent screenshots and video captures will appear here.

Option 2 – From Steam Client

1. In Steam, click “Recordings and Screenshots” from the main navigation sidebar.

2. Select EVE Online from the list of games.

3. Choose View Online, Show on Disk, or Share to post or export your screenshots.

Sharing Screenshots

You can share screenshots directly through Steam using several options:

1. Open “Recordings and Screenshots” from either the Steam Overlay or the main Steam client.

2. Select the screenshot you want to share and click Share.

3. You’ll see the following options:

   • Share on Steam... – Upload to your Steam profile or community hub.

   • Copy to Clipboard – Copy the image for quick pasting into chats or documents.

   • Save Image... – Save a local copy to a chosen folder.

   • Send to Phone – Transfer the image to your Steam Mobile App.

4. Under Share to Chat, click All Chats to send the image directly to friends or group conversations.

Adjusting Screenshot Settings

You can fine-tune how Steam handles screenshots:

1. In Steam → Settings → In-Game, look for Screenshot options.

2. You can:

   • Change the hotkey anytime.

   • Enable or disable visual and sound notifications after taking a screenshot.

   • Save an uncompressed copy for higher-quality images.