Photo mode

About

1. Desktop Halfpipe has a built-in camera. Press F12 while the game has focus, or Ctrl+Shift+F12 from anywhere, and it takes a photo of your park.

How it works

1. Press the shortcut. The game's menus and buttons hide for a moment, so the shot is just your park.
2. The photo saves as a PNG file in your Pictures folder, inside a Desktop Halfpipe folder.
3. A small thumbnail is added to the Photos album in your journal, so you can look back at your favorite moments in game.
4. The camera only captures the game itself, never your desktop or other windows, so your work stays private.

Tips for great shots

1. Catch your rider mid-air: press F12 right after you leave the lip.
2. Try different weather and seasons from the tray menu. Fog, snow and fireflies at night all look great.
3. Turn trees on with Ctrl+Shift+Q for a fuller scene.
4. Visit the Plaza, the beach or the Drive-In for a change of scenery.

FAQ

1. How do I take a screenshot in Desktop Halfpipe? Press F12 with the game focused, or Ctrl+Shift+F12 from anywhere.
2. Where are my photos saved? In your Pictures folder, in a folder called Desktop Halfpipe.
3. How many photos does the journal keep? The Photos album holds your latest 120. The PNG files in your Pictures folder are never deleted by the game.
4. Can I change the shortcut? Yes. Open the tray menu and choose Remap.
5. See also all keyboard shortcuts.

Related

• Cozy mode Cozy mode in Desktop Halfpipe: a tray switch for no-pressure play, where bails never cost your streak or combo.
• Glossary What the words in Desktop Halfpipe mean: vert, coping, combo, streak, air word, Idle, Cozy mode and more.
• Keyboard shortcuts Every Desktop Halfpipe keyboard shortcut: photos, hiding the game, night, seasons, trees, Twitch panels and more.
• Keys The chords that match the menus.
• Menus The top bar and the tray.
• New player guide New to Desktop Halfpipe? How the skatepark at the bottom of your screen works, and what to try first.
• The World You are new in Standstillville. Everyone here skates.
• Twitch commands Every Desktop Halfpipe Twitch chat command: tricks, combos, Crew Mode riders, fishing, the farm and the Drive-In.