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Microsoft Teams to Launch Screenshot-Blocking Feature in July 2025

The new 'Prevent Screen Capture' tool will secure meeting content by blacking out attempts at unauthorized screenshots across all major platforms, with unresolved questions about activation and bypass methods.

Teams-Konferenz künftig ohne Screenshots
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Overview

  • Microsoft confirms the 'Prevent Screen Capture' feature will be released in July 2025 for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and the Teams web app.
  • The feature blacks out the Teams meeting window when a user attempts to take a screenshot, enhancing confidentiality for shared content.
  • Users on unsupported platforms or outdated Teams clients older than 90 days will be restricted to audio-only mode during meetings.
  • Microsoft has not clarified whether the feature will be enabled by default or require manual activation by meeting organizers or participants.
  • While external cameras can bypass the feature, integration with Microsoft's Recall tool, which captures continuous screenshots, remains unresolved.