How to take a screenshot on an iPhone

A crucial skill.
 By 
Sam Haysom
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A close-up of a woman holding an iPhone.
Credit: Shutterstock

Found the perfect meme? Need to share an old snippet from a WhatsApp conversation? Sometimes the humble screenshot is best.

The process is pretty simple, but does vary slightly depending on what model of iPhone you have. Here's now to take a screenshot on your iPhone, without or without a home button.

If your iPhone has a home button

Total Time
  • 1 min
What You Need
  • iPhone

Step 1: Press the home button at the same time as the button on your phone's right-hand side.

You'll know your on the right track if your screen goes briefly white, camera-flash style.

A diagram shows an iPhone with arrows pointing to the Home button and the side button.
Credit: Apple

Step 2: Navigate to Photos to view your screenshot.

Now you can edit it, delete it, or send it!

If your iPhone doesn't have a home button

Total Time
  • 1 min
What You Need
  • iPhone

Step 1: Press the volume button and the side button at the same time.

Did you phone screen go briefly white? That means you were successful!

A diagram shows an iPhone with arrows pointing to both buttons on each side of the phone.
Credit: Apple

Step 2: Navigate to your Photos to view your screenshot.

Now you can edit it, delete it, or send it.

Want to screenshot an entire webpage on your iPhone, or take a screenshot on a iPad instead? We've got you covered.


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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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