Customizing Screenshot Markup on iPad

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Capture a temporary screenshot

   Trigger a screenshot by pressing the Top button and either Volume button simultaneously. Tap the thumbnail preview that appears in the corner of your screen to enter the Markup interface.

   Note: If you miss the thumbnail, it slides off-screen after five seconds.
2. 1 min

   Minimize the markup toolbar

   Tap the ellipsis icon (three dots) on the edge of the markup toolbar. Select 'Auto-Minimize' to have the toolbar shrink when you are actively drawing on the screen, maximizing your view of the content.

   Note: The toolbar will automatically re-expand when you tap it.
3. 1 min

   Modify tool opacity

   Select any drawing tool, such as the pen or highlighter. Tap the tool a second time to reveal the opacity slider. Adjust the slider to define how transparent your annotations appear over the screenshot content.

   Note: Opacity adjustments apply to the selected tool until modified again.
4. 45 sec

   Create a custom color palette

   Tap the color circle to open the Colors menu. Select the Grid or Spectrum tab to choose specific shades for your workflow. Tap the plus icon under the 'Favorites' row to save specific colors for instant access.

   Note: Use the eyedropper icon to sample colors directly from the screenshot itself.
5. 30 sec

   Reposition the toolbar

   Tap and hold the handle at the bottom of the markup toolbar. Drag the toolbar to any of the four edges of the screen to lock it into a position that prevents obstruction of your work area.

   Note: This can be changed at any time during the markup session.
6. 30 sec

   Save your annotated screenshot

   Tap 'Done' in the top-left corner once your modifications are complete. Choose 'Save to Photos' or 'Save to Files' to commit your changes to your iPad storage.

   Note: Selecting 'Delete Screenshot' will remove the original image entirely.