How to Markup and Edit iPhone Screenshots Instantly

Step by step

1. 10 sec

   Capture the screen

   Press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously to trigger a screenshot. A thumbnail preview will appear immediately in the bottom-left corner of your display.

   Note: If you do not tap the thumbnail within five seconds, it will automatically save to your Camera Roll.
2. 5 sec

   Open the markup editor

   Tap the thumbnail preview immediately after it appears. This action opens the full-screen Markup interface, preventing the file from saving to your library until you finish your edits.

3. 1 min

   Apply annotations

   Use the tool palette at the bottom of the screen to select a pen, marker, or pencil. Choose a color from the spectrum selector to highlight areas or write notes directly onto the image.

   Note: Tap the plus (+) icon to add shapes, text boxes, signatures, or a magnifier tool.
4. 30 sec

   Crop the screenshot

   Drag the blue anchor points located at the corners and edges of the image to adjust the visible frame. Release to set your new dimensions and remove unnecessary screen elements.

5. 15 sec

   Save or share

   Tap Done in the top-left corner to choose Save to Photos or Save to Files. Alternatively, tap the Share icon in the top-right corner to send the marked-up image directly via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop.

   Note: Select Delete Screenshot from the Done menu if you only needed to share the image and do not want to keep the file.