How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

Step by step

1. 10 sec

   Capture on iPhones with Face ID

   Locate the Side button on the right edge and the Volume Up button on the left edge of your device. Press and release both buttons simultaneously. The screen will flash white and a thumbnail will appear in the bottom-left corner.

   Note: A quick press is required to avoid triggering the Emergency SOS or Power Off sliders.
2. 10 sec

   Capture on iPhones with a Home Button

   Identify the Side (or Top) button and the circular Home button at the bottom of the device face. Press both buttons at the exact same time. The screen capture is successful when the display flashes.

   Note: Ensure the device is not locked when performing this command.
3. 45 sec

   Utilize Back Tap for accessibility

   Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Touch. Scroll to the bottom, select Back Tap, and choose Double Tap or Triple Tap. Assign Screenshot from the list to trigger a capture by tapping the back of your iPhone.

   Note: This is ideal for one-handed operation.
4. 60 sec

   Markup and save your image

   Tap the thumbnail that appears after capture to open the editor. Use the provided pens and shapes to annotate your image or tap the Share icon to send it directly to an app. Tap Done and select Save to Photos or Save to Files to store the capture.

   Note: Select Delete Screenshot if you only intended to copy it to your clipboard.
5. 30 sec

   Locate saved captures

   Open the Photos app and navigate to the Albums tab. Scroll down to the Media Types section and select Screenshots. All captures are organized here automatically for easy retrieval.

   Note: Screenshots are stored in high-resolution PNG format by default.