How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone

Whether you have a new phone or an older model, taking an iPhone screenshot is a snap.

Taking a screenshot is a quick and easy way to keep track of information you'll want to reference quickly. Laugh out loud at a meme and want to spread the joy? Do a screen capture. Do you require a duplicate vaccination record? Take a screenshot. Want to make sure you don't forget how you've set up your apps before upgrading your phone? Screengrab, you guessed it. Taking screenshots on an iPhone is possible, and you can learn how to do it quickly. One of the simplest iPhone Hacks is to use screenshots for image search.

We've got you covered regardless of whether or not your iPhone model is one that shares features with others. You'll be a pro at taking screenshots in no time with the help of our simple tutorial. Let's get started; it's smart to practice taking screenshots before you actually need them. Once you're done, you can learn to do things like hide photos, edit them like a pro, get back lost photos, and record your screen.

If you don’t have a home button on your iPhone

Since Face ID is used in place of Touch ID, the home button has been omitted from all iPhone models released after the X. If that describes your gadget, read on for instructions on how to capture an image.

Step 1

Make sure the image you want to capture is displayed on your screen.

Step 2

Simply pressing the screen's sleep/wake button and the device's volume up button at the same time will activate the feature (on the left side of your screen).

Step 3

Stop holding the buttons immediately. If you hold the button down for too long, your phone may offer to turn off instead of taking a screenshot.

Step 4

When you take a picture, the screen will flash briefly, and if the volume is turned up, you'll hear the shutter click.

Step 5

In the bottom left corner of your screen, you'll see a small preview image. To close the image, swipe to the left, or tap to open, as appropriate. If you open it, you can make changes, add highlights, etc.delete, upload, share, or save your image.

Even while the preview image is on your screen, you can continue to take screenshots if you don't want to edit or move them right away. You don't have to worry about it showing up in your screenshots.

If you have a home button on your iPhone

Those who own an iPhone 6 or later, an iPhone 7 or later, an iPhone 8 or later, or an iPhone SE have access to a physical home button on the handset's underside. That's what you'll need to use your iPhone's screenshot feature.

1. Verify that the target image is currently visible on your screen.
2. Press the home button and the power button (usually located on the top right of your phone) at the same time.
3. Stop holding the buttons immediately. If you keep holding the power button, your phone might think you want to turn it off.
4. When you take a picture, the screen will flash briefly, and if the volume is turned up, you'll hear the shutter click.
5. The preview picture will show up in the bottom left corner of the display. You can get rid of the image by swiping it to the left, or you can tap it to bring up a menu where you can do things like highlight, delete, save, upload, share, or upload.

You can continue taking screenshots without worrying about the preview image in the lower-left corner, as it does not appear in screenshots taken on iPhones of later models.

If you want to avoid buttons entirely

Some iPhone users have trouble simultaneously pressing two buttons. There's a secret feature in Apple's iOS called AssistiveTouch that lets you tap instead of press in certain situations. This is a supplementary accessibility function for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

AssistiveTouch allows you to customize your own shortcuts for common actions like taking a screenshot or swiping to navigate the interface.

Step 1: Turn on AssistiveTouch

AssistiveTouch requires initial configuration before it can be used to capture screenshots of content from an iPhone. This accessibility option can be activated in a few different ways.

Turn on AssistiveTouch through Touch settings:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on Accessibility.
3. Click Touch.
4. Select AssistiveTouch.
5. Toggle the Assistive Touch field to on.

Turn on AssistiveTouch through Accessibility Shortcuts:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on Accessibility.
3. Click Accessibility Shortcut at the bottom.
4. Select AssistiveTouch.

The easiest way to turn on AssistiveTouch:

1. Simply say “Hey, Siri. Turn on AssistiveTouch.”

When AssistiveTouch is activated, a circle that is black, gray, and white will appear on your screen.

Step 2: Use AssistiveTouch to take a screenshot on your iPhone

As promised, here comes the entertaining part. If you have AssistiveTouch enabled on your iPhone, you can decide for yourself how to take a screenshot. Among the many options available from the AssistiveTouch menu is the ability to tap to carry out various tasks.

Take a screenshot by double-tapping the screen:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on Accessibility.
3. Click Touch.
4. Click AssistiveTouch.
5. Click Double-Tap.
6. Select Screenshot.
7. Double tap the AssistiveTouch circle on your screen to take a screenshot.

Take a screenshot by double-tapping the back of your phone:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on Accessibility.
3. Click Touch.
4. Click Back Tap.
5. Click Double Tap.
6. Select Screenshot.
7. Double tap the back of your phone to take a screenshot. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right the first time; it can take a few tries.

Here are a few things to think about before you start tapping people's phones behind their backs: It may be necessary to tap more firmly if your phone is protected by a thick case. It's also possible to accidentally take a lot of screenshots on your iPhone if you tap your fingers when you're feeling anxious. In that case, it's a good idea to learn some iPhone tips and tricks, such as how to erase photos.

How to view your iPhone screenshots

Seeing your screenshots is a breeze. Your photo will appear in the Recents album if iCloud Photos is enabled (you can check this in Settings > Photos). Your screenshots will also be stored in other places. All of your screenshots will be saved in the Photos app's dedicated Screenshots album.

Now that you know how to take screenshots on an iPhone, it's time to learn how to conceal applications.