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.

Face ID models (iPhone X and newer)

1. Press and release the Side button (right) and Volume Up (left) at the same time.
2. Release both immediately — holding too long triggers Emergency SOS or the power slider.
3. Tap the thumbnail that appears to edit, or swipe it left to dismiss.

Touch ID models (iPhone 8 and earlier, plus SE)

1. Press the Side/Top button and the Home button simultaneously.
2. 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. 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:

1. Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap.
2. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap.
3. Assign Screenshot.

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.