How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone. Need to take a screenshot on your iPhone but not sure how?

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If you have the latest iPhone 16 or an older model, it’s easy once you know the right button combo. Here’s a simple guide for every iPhone.

How to Screenshot on iPhone (With or Without Home Button)

The method changes slightly depending on your iPhone model:

**For iPhones WITHOUT a Home

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone.

Button (iPhone X & newer, including iPhone 16)**

1. Press the Side button (on the right) and the Volume Up button at the same time.
2. Quickly release both buttons.
3. You’ll see a thumbnail preview in the corner—your screenshot is saved!

For iPhones WITH a Home Button (iPhone 8, SE, & older)

1. Press the Side button (or Top button on older models) and the Home button together.
2. Release both buttons.
3. The screen will flash, and your screenshot is captured.

Where Do Screenshots Go on iPhone?

After taking a screenshot:

• A small preview pops up in the bottom-left corner. Tap it to edit, mark up, or share right away.
• If you ignore it, the screenshot automatically saves to your Photos app > Albums > Screenshots.

Editing or Saving Screenshots

Want to edit before saving? Here’s how:

1. Tap the thumbnail preview after taking the screenshot.
2. Use the markup tools to draw, crop, or add text.
3. Tap Done to save or delete.

Don’t need edits? Just ignore the preview and your screenshot saves instantly.

Fastest Way to Take iPhone Screenshots

The button combos above are the quickest method, but you can also use:

• Back Tap (iOS 14+): Set a double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone to take a screenshot (go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap).
• AssistiveTouch: Enable a virtual button for screenshots under Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.

Tested on iPhone 16 Pro Max (iOS 18.4)

This guide works on all iPhones, including the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max (Global model A3296) running iOS 18.4.

Need Scrolling Screenshots?

For full-page screenshots (like long webpages), check out my other tutorial, it’s a bit different!

How to Take a Full-Page Screenshot on iPhone Long Screenshot.

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(Note: Button names may vary slightly by model, but the steps remain the same.)