Session · Commands + output · PNG + SVG
Capture a whole session.
Paste a sequence of commands and their output to get a clean, scannable session image — every prompt highlighted, output softened — made for step-by-step tutorials and READMEs.
What is the Terminal Session generator?
A terminal session image tool turns a sequence of commands and their output into one scannable image — every prompt highlighted, output softened. It is built for step-by-step tutorials and READMEs that walk through install, build and run.
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
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Quick-start READMEs
- Workshop and course material
- Reproducing multi-step bugs
Why use Codeshot for terminal session screenshot?
Every prompt highlighted
Command lines lead with an accented prompt; output stays quiet beneath.
Built for walkthroughs
Show install, build and run in a single, readable image.
Pick your prompt
Match zsh, bash, fish or root with the prompt control.
How to screenshot a terminal session
- 01
Paste the session
Add each command (prefixed with a prompt) and its output.
- 02
Set the prompt
Choose a prompt symbol, theme, backdrop and font.
- 03
Export & share
Save a PNG or SVG, or copy to clipboard.
Terminal Session — frequently asked questions
How do I mark command vs output?+
Start command lines with a prompt glyph ($, ❯, # or ~). Those become highlighted prompts; everything else is treated as output.
Can I show many commands?+
Yes — paste as many as you need. The window grows to fit the whole session.
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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