How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone (All Models)
To screenshot an iPhone with Face ID, press the Side button and Volume Up at the same time, then release both quickly. On iPhones with a Home button, press the Side button and Home button together. The screen flashes and a thumbnail appears in the corner. On Android? See how to screenshot on Android instead.
Which buttons to press
| iPhone model | How to screenshot |
|---|---|
| Face ID (iPhone X and newer) | Side button + Volume Up |
| Touch ID (iPhone 8, SE) | Side/Top button + Home button |
| Any iPhone | Back Tap (after setup) |
Face ID models (iPhone X and newer)
- Press and release the Side button (right) and Volume Up (left) at the same time.
- Release both immediately — holding too long triggers Emergency SOS or the power slider.
- Tap the thumbnail that appears to edit, or swipe it left to dismiss.
Touch ID models (iPhone 8 and earlier, plus SE)
- Press the Side/Top button and the Home button simultaneously.
- Release both. The screenshot saves to Photos.
Editing and sharing
- Tap the thumbnail to crop, annotate, or mark up before saving.
- Screenshots are saved to Photos → Albums → Screenshots.
- Share straight from the thumbnail with the share icon.
Need video instead? See how to screen record on iPhone.
Bonus: Back Tap (iPhone 8+, iOS 14+)
Set a double- or triple-tap on the back of your phone to screenshot:
- Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap.
- Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap.
- Assign Screenshot.
Screenshot a full web page (scrolling screenshot)
iPhone’s built-in tool doesn’t capture a full scrolling page, but:
- Take a normal screenshot.
- Tap the thumbnail.
- Tap the Full Page tab (available in Safari and some apps).
- Save — it captures the whole page as a PDF or long image.
Common problems and fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Power-off screen appears | You held the Side button too long — press both and release fast |
| No thumbnail | The screenshot still saved to Photos → Screenshots |
| Buttons hard to press together | Enable Back Tap or AssistiveTouch |
| Screenshot is blank/black | Some DRM apps block screenshots (e.g. streaming video) |
FAQ
Where do iPhone screenshots go?
They save to the Photos app in the Screenshots album.
How do I screenshot without using buttons?
Enable Back Tap (above), or use AssistiveTouch (Settings → Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch → customize a tap to Screenshot).
My buttons won’t take a screenshot — why?
Check that both buttons are pressed at the same instant. If the power-off screen appears, you held the Side button too long.
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone?
In Safari, take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail, then tap Full Page — it captures the entire web page.
Can I screenshot on an iPhone SE?
Yes — on SE (with a Home button), press the Side/Top button + Home button together.
Why is my screenshot black?
Some apps (streaming services, banking) block screenshots for copyright/security. This isn’t a phone problem — the app prevents it.
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