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How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device

iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook shortcuts in one place.

Editorial TeamNovember 4, 20261 min read

Screenshots are handy for saving receipts, sharing information or getting tech help. Here's how to take one on every common device.

iPhone

  • Face ID models: press the side button and volume up at the same time.
  • Home button models: press the home button and the side or top button together.

Android

  • Most phones: press power + volume down together.
  • Many phones also offer a screenshot button in the quick settings panel or a gesture.

Windows

  • Windows key + Shift + S: select an area to capture.
  • PrtScn: copy the whole screen.
  • Windows key + PrtScn: save the whole screen to your Pictures folder.

Mac

  • Shift + Command + 3: whole screen.
  • Shift + Command + 4: select an area.
  • Shift + Command + 5: screenshot and recording options.

Chromebook

  • Ctrl + Show windows key: whole screen.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Show windows key: partial screen.
Long pagesMany phones offer a "scrolling" or "full page" screenshot option right after you take a screenshot.

Screenshots usually appear in your Photos or Gallery app, or your computer's Screenshots or Pictures folder.

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