Easy Ways to Screenshot on iPhone

Abhi Soni
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For iPhones with Face ID (No Home Button):

  • Press the Side button and the Volume Up button at the same time.
  • You’ll see a flash and hear a camera shutter sound, confirming the screenshot.
  • A thumbnail appears in the bottom-left corner; tap it to edit, crop, doodle, or share instantly.​

For iPhones with Touch ID and Side Button:

  • Press the Side button and the Home button at the same time.
  • The screen flashes and you’ll hear the shutter sound.
  • Tap the thumbnail for editing or swipe it away to save.​

For Older Models with Top Button:

  • Press the Top button and Home button together.
  • Release both for your screenshot.​

Accessibility Methods: AssistiveTouch, Siri, and Back Tap

AssistiveTouch:

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and turn it on.
  • Add Screenshot to the AssistiveTouch menu. Tap the virtual button on screen, select Device > More > Screenshot to capture.​​

Back Tap:

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  • On supported models (iOS 14+), go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
  • Set Double Tap or Triple Tap to “Screenshot.” Double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to take a screenshot.​​

Siri:

  • Activate Siri and say, “Take a screenshot” to capture your screen hands-free.​​

Shortcut Method

  • Create a custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app with the “Take Screenshot” action to automate the process with Siri or one tap.​

Where to Find Your Screenshots

  • Open the Photos app.
  • Tap Albums > “Screenshots” to see all your captured screens in one place.​

Screenshots on iPhones are automatically saved to the Photos app, and you can annotate, crop, or share them directly from the thumbnail or within Photos. Full-page screenshots of web pages can also be taken in Safari by tapping “Full Page” after you capture.​

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