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Take a screenshot on your iPhone

Quickly save what's on your screen.

How to take a screenshot on iPhone X or later

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  1. Press the side button and the volume up button at the same time. 

  2. Quickly release both buttons.

  3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it. 


How to take a screenshot on iPhone 8, 7, or 6

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  1. Press the side button and the Home button at the same time. 

  2. Quickly release both buttons.

  3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it. 



How to take a screenshot on iPhone SE, 5, or earlier

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  1. Press the top button and the Home button at the same time. 

  2. Quickly release both buttons.

  3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it. 



Where to find screenshots

Open Photos, then go to Albums > Screenshots.