Screeny

Screeny is a term used to describe an image of what is displayed on a screen, commonly called a screenshot. It can also refer to software tools or services designed to capture, annotate, and share such images. The dual use as both a generic noun and a brand name appears in online communities and product landscapes.

The word screeny derives from screen plus a diminutive-like suffix. In informal writing and tech forums, writers may say “take a screeny” or “send a screeny” to mean taking or sharing a screenshot. In product naming, Screeny is used to convey simplicity and quick capture.

Screeny-branded tools typically offer full-screen and window capture, delayed captures, and built-in editors for annotations, cropping, and blurring. Many also support automatic uploading or sharing to email, messaging apps, or cloud storage. Some variants include screen video recording, cursor capture, and hotkey support.

Screeny tools exist across major platforms, including desktop operating systems and mobile devices. They are used for bug reporting, documentation, tutorials, gaming captures, and social sharing.

See also: Screenshot, screen capture, snipping tool, screen recording, image editor.