⚡ Quick 10-Second Fix
iPhone & iPad • Photos

How do I take a screenshot on my iPhone?

Direct Answer

Press the Side button on the right side of your phone and the Volume Up button on the left side at the same time, then immediately let go.

⚡ 10-Second Quick Answer

Follow the fast 1-2 button instructions below. No extra setup required.

How to Do It in 1 or 2 Taps

  1. 1

    Squeeze the Side button and Volume Up button together

    Put one finger on the single button on the right side of your phone (the Side button) and another finger on the top volume button on the left side. (If your newer phone has a small Action button above the volume buttons, do not press it — press the upper volume button below it). Squeeze both buttons together for one second and let go immediately.

    👀 Right side: Side button. Left side: Upper volume button.

  2. 2

    Watch for the screen flash

    Your screen will flash white for a split second (and make a camera shutter click sound if your sound is on). That means your phone successfully took the picture.

  3. 3

    Find your picture in the Photos app

    Tap the Photos app on your home screen (the colorful pinwheel flower icon). Your new screenshot is saved right at the bottom of your recent photos.

    👀 Photos App → Recents

Still Not Working? 2 Quick Things to Check

If your iPhone has a round button at the bottom (Home button, like iPhone SE, 8, 7)

Press the Side button on the right and the round Home button at the bottom at the exact same time, then quickly release both.

If your phone asks you to "Slide to Power Off"

You held the buttons down too long. Tap "Cancel" at the bottom of the screen and try again with a fast, 1-second squeeze and release.

If only the volume slider appeared on the side

You pressed the volume button a split second before the side button. Just squeeze both buttons at the exact same moment.

Good to Know

  • Screenshots are safely saved directly in your Photos app alongside all your regular camera photos.
  • Want to share the screenshot with family right away? Follow our guide on [How to Send Photos in a Text Message](/guide/how-to-send-photos-in-text-message).
  • Using an Android phone instead? See our [Android Screenshot Guide](/guide/how-to-take-screenshot-android).
  • If you tap the small preview picture that appears in the bottom-left corner before it slides away, you can crop it or share it right away.
  • Taking a screenshot is private — it does not notify anyone or post anything online.