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Terminal · Custom prompt · PNG + SVG

Make your CLI commands look the part.

Drop in a command and its output to get a clean, authentic terminal window. Set the prompt symbol, theme and backdrop, then export a sharp image for your tutorial, README or slide.

zsh — zsh

Click the content to edit it directly. Adjust the controls, then export.

What is the Terminal Window generator?

A terminal screenshot generator recreates an authentic shell window around your command and its output. Instead of cropping a messy desktop capture, you get a clean, consistent terminal image with a custom prompt and theme — perfect for install steps, CLI tutorials and READMEs.

Codeshot is free and runs entirely in your browser — no account, no watermark, and nothing you paste is uploaded. Export a retina PNG or a scalable SVG, or copy the image straight to your clipboard.

When to use it

  • CLI tutorials and install guides
  • README quick-starts
  • Developer-tool marketing
  • Teaching the command line

Why use Codeshot for terminal screenshot?

Authentic terminal chrome

A real titlebar with a shell label and traffic-light controls your readers recognize.

Your prompt, your way

Switch the prompt between $, ❯, # or ~ to match zsh, bash, fish or root sessions.

Tuned for legibility

Monospace fonts and calm themes keep long commands readable at any size.

How to make a terminal screenshot

  1. 01

    Paste your command

    Add the command and any output as it appears in your shell.

  2. 02

    Set the prompt

    Pick a prompt symbol, theme, backdrop and font.

  3. 03

    Export & share

    Save a PNG or SVG, or copy it to your clipboard.

Terminal Window — frequently asked questions

Can I change the prompt symbol?+

Yes — choose between $, ❯, #, ~ or none to match your shell and whether you are running as root.

Does it look like a real terminal?+

The window uses a titlebar with a shell label and macOS-style controls, with monospace text and editor-grade themes.

What can I export, and is it free?+

Export a high-resolution PNG or a scalable SVG, or copy straight to your clipboard. Codeshot is completely free — no account, no watermark, no limits.

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