TrueScreenshot captures exact visual replicas of your code as you see it in the editor, including all syntax highlighting, error indicators, and editor decorations.
Description
Unlike standard code screenshot tools that only capture plain text with basic styling, TrueScreenshot takes actual screenshots that preserve the complete visual state of your code editor. This extension is perfect for:
Capturing error underlines and diagnostics for troubleshooting help
Creating accurate documentation that shows warnings and errors
Sharing code snippets with colleagues exactly as you see them
Preserving the precise visual appearance of your code with all VS Code's visual enhancements
Features
Captures true visual representation including error underlines, warnings, and decorations
Supports long screenshots for extensive code selections
High-resolution output for clear documentation
Easy capture of selected code or entire files
Preserves your theme colors and styling
Convenient right-click access in the editor
Usage
Open a file in VS Code
Select the code you want to capture (or don't select anything to capture the entire file)
Right-click in the editor and select "Capture True Screenshot" from the context menu
Alternatively, use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and type "Capture True Screenshot"
Choose where to save the screenshot
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
truescreenshot.quality: Quality of the screenshot (1-100)
truescreenshot.format: Format of the screenshot (png or jpeg)
Known Issues
The extension currently works best with light themes
