# Chapter 2. Using KSnapshot

# 2.1. Starting KSnapshot

Currently you can start KSnapshot either by selecting it from the 'Graphics' menu of kpanel or by typing `ksnapshot` at the command line. Kwm's mini command line (invoked with Alt-F2) is useful for this.

When KSnapshot is first executed it captures an image of the desktop before it display's it's window. If this is what you want, you can simply enter a filename then press the 'Save' button.