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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.

Input:
Shell command & output
Output:
PNG, SVG, clipboard
Cost:
Free
Account:
Not required
Processing:
In your browser
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.

Do I need an account or any software to install?+

No. Codeshot runs entirely in your web browser — there is nothing to download or install, and no sign-up, login or email is required. Open the page, paste your content and export.

Can I use the exported images commercially?+

Yes. You keep all rights to the content you paste and the images you create, and you can use them in commercial blog posts, courses, slides, documentation and social media at no cost. There is no watermark on any export.

Can I customize the theme, font, background and size?+

Yes. Choose from a dozen real editor themes (Dracula, Night Owl, One Dark, GitHub and more), premium self-hosted fonts, gradient, solid or transparent backdrops, light or dark window modes, and adjustable padding, font size, shadow and window controls.

Does Codeshot work on mobile and in every major browser?+

Codeshot works in modern browsers on desktop and mobile, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. A larger screen makes fine-tuning the frame easier, but you can create and export an image from a phone or tablet too.

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