Master screenshot methods for all iPhone and iPad devices with our comprehensive guide
For iPhone 8 and earlier, iPad (6th generation) and earlier models
Hold both buttons until you see the screen flash
For iPhone X and newer, modern iPad Pro and iPad Air models
Press and release both buttons quickly
Alternative method that works on all iOS devices using accessibility features
Perfect for devices with broken buttons
AssistiveTouch provides an alternative way to take screenshots without using physical buttons. Perfect for devices with broken buttons or users who prefer touch-based controls.
Open Settings
Tap the Settings app on your home screen
Navigate to Accessibility
Scroll down and tap "Accessibility"
Select Touch
Under "Physical and Motor", tap "Touch"
Enable AssistiveTouch
Tap "AssistiveTouch" and toggle it on
Note: Once enabled, you'll see a floating button on your screen that you can move around.
Tap AssistiveTouch Button
Tap the floating AssistiveTouch button on your screen
Select Device
Tap "Device" from the menu that appears
Tap More
Tap "More" to see additional options
Select Screenshot
Tap "Screenshot" to capture your screen
Tip: You can customize the AssistiveTouch menu to add Screenshot as a top-level action for quicker access.
Step 1: Tap AssistiveTouch button
Step 2: Tap "Device", then "More"
Step 3: Tap "Screenshot"
You can add Screenshot directly to the main menu for faster access:
iOS offers unique screenshot capabilities beyond basic screen capture. Discover advanced features that make iOS screenshots more powerful and versatile.
Capture entire web pages, documents, and long content that extends beyond your screen
Take a Regular Screenshot
Use any of the methods above to capture your screen
Tap the Screenshot Preview
Tap the thumbnail that appears in the bottom-left corner
Select "Full Page"
Tap "Full Page" at the top of the screen
Save as PDF
Tap "Done" and choose "Save PDF to Files"
Edit your screenshots immediately after capture with built-in markup tools
Quick Access: Tap the screenshot thumbnail immediately after capture to start editing, or find it later in Photos and tap "Edit".
Understanding where your screenshots are saved and how to organize them effectively
All screenshots are automatically saved to the Photos app in a dedicated "Screenshots" album
With iCloud Photos enabled, screenshots sync across all your Apple devices automatically
Screenshots are saved as high-quality PNG files, preserving all visual details and text clarity
Master these advanced iOS screenshot techniques to become more efficient and productive
After taking a screenshot, tap the thumbnail and use the share button to instantly send via:
Don't need the screenshot? Tap the thumbnail, then tap the trash icon to delete it immediately without saving to Photos.
Tap the thumbnail, then tap "Copy" to copy the screenshot to clipboard for pasting into other apps.
Create custom shortcuts in the Shortcuts app to:
Set up Back Tap to take screenshots by tapping the back of your iPhone:
Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap → Double/Triple Tap → Screenshot
Turn on Silent Mode or use AssistiveTouch to take screenshots without the camera sound, perfect for quiet environments.
Find answers to common questions about taking screenshots on iOS devices
Master the screenshot preview workflow - tap the thumbnail immediately after capture to access editing, sharing, and full-page options before the image is saved to Photos.