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