How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

Take a picture of your iPhone screen to save and share anything you see on your display.

Steps

  1. 1

    Press the side button and volume up button

    at the same time. Press and release both buttons quickly.

  2. 2

    Watch for the screen flash

    and a camera shutter sound. This means the screenshot was saved.

  3. 3

    Tap the thumbnail

    that appears in the bottom left corner. Edit, crop, or annotate your screenshot.

  4. 4

    Tap "Done"

    to save the screenshot to your Photos app. Choose "Save to Photos" or "Delete Screenshot."

  5. 5

    Open the Photos app

    to find your screenshot. It appears in the Screenshots album under Albums.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my screenshot not saving?Show
Your iPhone storage may be full. Check your storage in Settings under General and iPhone Storage.
Can I take a screenshot of a whole webpage?Show
Yes, tap "Full Page" after taking a screenshot of a webpage in Safari. The image saves as a PDF.
Where do screenshots go on iPhone?Show
Screenshots save to the Photos app in a folder called Screenshots under the Albums tab.
Can I take a screenshot without using buttons?Show
Yes, use AssistiveTouch by going to Settings, Accessibility, Touch, and turning on AssistiveTouch.

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