Code Screenshot Generator
Generate beautiful, shareable images of your code in seconds. Pick from 8 syntax themes (Monokai, Dracula, Nord, and more), choose a developer font, adjust padding and background, then export as PNG or copy directly to your clipboard. Runs entirely in your browser, no server involved.
What is a Code Screenshot?
A code screenshot is a styled image of source code, used for sharing snippets on social media, in blog posts, documentation, or presentations. Unlike a plain text copy, a code screenshot includes syntax highlighting, a window title bar, and a colored background that makes the code visually distinct and easy to read.
Tools like Carbon popularized this format. This generator gives you the same output with zero signup and full privacy, since everything runs locally in your browser.
How to Use
- Paste or type your code in the left editor panel
- Select your programming language for proper syntax highlighting
- Pick a theme from the dropdown (Monokai, Dracula, Nord, etc.)
- Choose a font (JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, or Source Code Pro)
- Adjust background color and padding in the bottom controls
- Toggle window chrome (the macOS-style title bar) on or off
- Click Export PNG to download, or Copy to clipboard to paste directly
Common Use Cases
Sharing code on social media
When you want to share a code snippet on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Reddit, a screenshot is far more readable than raw text. The syntax highlighting and styled background make your code stand out in feeds.
Documentation and blog posts
Technical writers use code screenshots to show example code in tutorials and guides. The consistent styling across all your screenshots gives your content a professional look.
Presentations and talks
Slides with code screenshots are easier to follow than live IDE screenshots. You control the font size, padding, and background to match your presentation theme.
Team communication
When asking for help in Slack or Discord, a code screenshot is clearer than pasting raw text. Your teammates can immediately see the syntax and structure.