How to Take a Screenshot on an iPhone
Method 1: Using the Side Button and Volume Up Button (iPhone X and Later)
Locate the Buttons
Identify the
Side
button on the right side of your iPhone.Identify the
Volume Up
button on the left side of your iPhone.
Press the Buttons Simultaneously
Quickly press and release the
Side
button and theVolume Up
button at the same time.The screen will flash white, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.
View and Edit the Screenshot
A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Tap the thumbnail to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.
Method 2: Using the Side Button and Home Button (iPhone 8 and Earlier)
Locate the Buttons
Identify the
Side
button (orTop
button on older models) on the right or top side of your iPhone.Identify the
Home
button below the screen.
Press the Buttons Simultaneously
Quickly press and release the
Side
(orTop
) button and theHome
button at the same time.The screen will flash white, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.
View and Edit the Screenshot
A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Tap the thumbnail to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.
Method 3: Using AssistiveTouch
Enable AssistiveTouch
Go to
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch
.Toggle
AssistiveTouch
toOn
. A floating button will appear on your screen.
Take a Screenshot with AssistiveTouch
Tap the AssistiveTouch button.
Select
Device
>More
>Screenshot
.The screen will flash white, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.
View and Edit the Screenshot
A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Tap the thumbnail to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.
Method 4: Using Siri (iOS 14 and Later)
Activate Siri
Press and hold the
Side
button (orHome
button on older models) or say "Hey Siri" if enabled.
Ask Siri to Take a Screenshot
Say, "Take a screenshot."
The screen will flash white, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.
View and Edit the Screenshot
A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Tap the thumbnail to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.
By following these steps, you can easily take screenshots on your iPhone using different methods depending on your model and preferences.