How to Take Screenshot on iPhone – 5 Easy Ways for Beginners

Learn to take Screenshot on Any iPhone Model

Taking a screenshot has become a common habit for almost every smartphone user today. Whether it’s about saving a payment receipt, any chat, or any part of the screen, we often just capture it instead of copying or writing things down. It’s quick, reliable and everything gets saved directly into the phone’s gallery no extra searching needed.

As someone who regularly writes about smartphone how-tos, I’ve helped many readers simplify tech. In this beginner’s guide, I Vishwajeet Jaiswal, will show you how to take screenshots on iPhone using the all the methods in simplest way. No apps needed, no confusion, just clear steps to capture your screen anytime. Here are the 5 best ways to take a screenshot in iPhone

These methods work on every models apple has ever produced and are very easy to use.

1. Take Screenshot Using iPhone Buttons

The most common and fastest way to take a screenshot is by using smartphone’s buttons, and these steps depend on which iPhone model you’re using

For iPhone with Face ID (iPhone X and newer)

• Press Side power button + Volume Up button at the same time
• Quickly release both buttons
• A small preview will appear in the corner

For iPhone with Touch ID and Side Button (iPhone 6, 7, 8)

• Press Home button + Side power button together
• Release both quickly

For iPhone with Top Button and Home Button (iPhone SE, 5, etc.)

• Press Power button + Home button together
• Release both

2. Take Screenshot with Assistive Touch (No Buttons Needed)

If your iPhone buttons don’t work or you prefer touch controls, you can use Assistive Touch to take a screenshot.

How to Turn On Assistive Touch and customize it for easy screenshots

• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Assistive Touch
• Turn it ON
• A floating Assistive button will appear on your screen
• Now you can directly access screenshot option anytime or on any app, with 2-3 steps from them Assistive button. But for doing it more easy you can customize screenshot option

How to Use

• Tap the Assistive Touch button
• Tap Device > More > Screenshot
• Or set screenshot as a single/double tap shortcut

3. Use Back Tap to Take Screenshot (Hidden Trick)

How to Enable It

• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap
• Select Double Tap or Triple Tap
• Choose Screenshot

How to Use

• Double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone
• The screenshot will be taken instantly

4. Use Siri to Take Screenshot

You can also ask Siri to take a screenshot on iPhones

• Say “Hey Siri, take a screenshot”
• Siri will capture your current screen

5. Full Page Screenshot on iPhone

Want to capture an entire web page or long message?

• Take a regular screenshot
• Tap the preview in the corner
• Tap Full Page at the top
• Tap Done and save to Files or Photos

Where Are Screenshots Saved on iPhone?

All screenshots are saved in the Photos app. Open Photos and go to Albums > Screenshots to find them.

Whether you use buttons, touch, back tap, or Siri, taking a screenshot on iPhone is quick and simple. Choose the method that fits your device and start capturing your screen easily.

FAQs

How to take screenshot on iPhone?

To take a screenshot on iPhone, press the Side button and Volume Up button together and release quickly. For older iPhones, use the Home and Side or Top button combo. You can also use Assistive Touch, Siri, or Back Tap screenshots for hands-free capture. All screenshots can be saved in the Photos or Files app.

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