While there isn’t a print screen button on your iPhone, you can easily take a screenshot with just a couple of button presses. Regardless of your iPhone model, whether it’s the iPhone 8, iPhone 15, or any other, you can use this feature. Screenshots are perfect for sharing smartphone update problems, funny content from websites, or any interesting text messages. All you need to know is which buttons to press, which we’ll cover here, along with a few tips to enhance your iPhone screenshotting experience.
Note: If you’re a MacOS user, we also have a comprehensive guide on how to take a screenshot on a Mac.
Taking a screenshot is as simple as pressing two physical buttons at the same time, but the button combination depends on your iPhone model.
Taking a screenshot on newer iPhones
For newer iPhones without a home button, such as the best iPhones available today, here are the buttons you should press.
Step 1: Press the button located near the top-right corner of your iPhone, which you normally use to turn off the screen and lock your iPhone.
Step 2: Press the Volume Up button, located on the left side of your iPhone.
Step 3: To take the screenshot, press both buttons simultaneously.
Taking a screenshot on an iPhone with a “Home” button
If you have an older iPhone or a refurbished iPhone with a “Home” button, you’ll follow the same steps mentioned above but press the “Home” button instead of the Volume Up button as the second button.
Capturing a screenshot using AssistiveTouch
AssistiveTouch allows users to execute more complex touch-based commands on the iPhone. This can serve as an alternative way to take screenshots if physical buttons are not working correctly. Here’s how to set it up and use it.
(Steps 1-10 describe how to enable and use AssistiveTouch for taking screenshots)
Edit and annotate a captured screenshot
After capturing a screenshot, you can make quick edits and annotations before it gets saved in your photo library. Here’s how:
(Steps 1-7 detail how to edit and annotate a screenshot using the iPhone interface)
Share a screenshot
If you want to instantly share a screenshot, here’s how:
(Steps 1-8 explain how to share a screenshot directly from the iPhone)
Further Reading
Did you know that button combinations can be used to restore your iPhone? Check out our guide to learn how. If you’re new to iOS, there are even more tips and tricks to help you master your iPhone.
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