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How to Screenshot on the Galaxy S9/S9+

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are packed with great features for capturing screenshots. With several methods available, taking screenshots on these devices is quick and easy. This guide covers the various ways to take screenshots on the S9 and S9+.

Using the Power and Volume Down Buttons

The most straightforward way to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S9/S9+ is by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.

Steps:

  1. Navigate to the screen you want to capture. This could be an app, website, image, etc.
  2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time.
  3. After 1-2 seconds, you’ll hear a camera shutter sound. The screen will also flash briefly. This indicates that the screenshot has been successfully captured.
  4. Release both buttons. The screenshot will be automatically saved in the Gallery app.

This method works in any app or screen on your S9/S9+. It’s quick, easy, and works every time.

Using Palm Swipe Gestures

The Galaxy S9/S9+ also allows you to take screenshots by swiping your palm across the screen. This unique gesture is super handy when you can’t press the hardware buttons.

Steps:

  1. Enable the Palm Swipe to Capture option in Settings > Advanced Features. Toggle it on.
  2. Go to the screen you want to capture.
  3. Place your palm or side of your hand on the screen.
  4. Quickly swipe your palm across the screen from one side to the other.
  5. The screen will flash, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.

It may take a few tries to get the swipe gesture right. Once mastered, this hands-free method makes capturing screenshots easy when your hands are full or messy!

Using Smart Select

The Galaxy S9/S9+ has a “Smart Select” tool that allows you to capture screenshots in custom shapes. You can grab oval, rectangular, or even animated GIF screenshots.

Steps:

  1. Pull out the Edge Panel and select the Smart Select tool.
  2. Choose Rectangular, Oval, or Animation for the desired shape.
  3. Draw around the area you want to capture on the screen.
  4. Tap Done to take the uniquely shaped screenshot.

With Smart Select, you can highlight or call attention to specific elements on any screen. It’s great for tutorials, presentations, documents, and more.

Using Scroll Capture

When you want to capture an entire web page, long chat, or list, use the Scroll Capture feature. It automatically stitches together multiple screenshots.

Steps:

  1. Take a regular screenshot using any of the above methods.
  2. When you see the editing toolbar appear, tap on “Scroll capture”.
  3. As you scroll down manually, the S9/S9+ will keep taking screenshots. Scroll to the bottom of what you want to capture.
  4. Finally tap Done to finish the capture process.

The phone will automatically combine all the screenshots into one tall image capturing everything. This is perfect for capturing terms of service, recipes, guides, and other long pages.

Accessing your Screenshots

No matter which method you use to take screenshots on your Galaxy S9/S9+, they get saved to the same place.

To access your screenshots library:

  • Open the Gallery app
  • Tap on the Albums tab
  • Scroll down and select Screenshots

This album contains all screenshots taken on your device. You can edit, share, or delete them as needed.

Annotation Tools

One of the best things about taking screenshots on the Galaxy S9/S9+ is the built-in annotation and editing tools.

As soon as you capture a screenshot, a toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen. This gives quick access to handy annotation functions:

  • Crop: Trim away unnecessary areas of your screenshot
  • Draw: Add freehand drawings, arrows, text, etc using the S Pen
  • Share: Instantly send your annotated screenshots via messaging apps or social media

The annotation toolbar makes it super easy to highlight points, obscure sensitive data, or add your own context to screenshots before sharing.

Screenshot File Format

By default, screenshots taken on the Galaxy S9/S9+ are saved in the JPEG file format. The images are high quality with no compression or artifacts.

If you wish, you can change the screenshot format to PNG instead for transparent background support.

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings > Advanced Features
  2. Tap on Screenshots and screen recorder
  3. Change the Format from JPEG to PNG

Now your screenshots will have an alpha channel instead of a white background. Useful for graphic design work or app development testing.

Extra Screenshot Features

Here are some bonus tips for taking your screenshot game to the next level on the Galaxy S9/S9+:

  • Screen Recorder: Capture on-screen action as a video alongside audio narration from your phone’s mic or Bluetooth headsets.
  • Hide Status Bar: For a clean, unobstructed screenshot, toggle this on in the Screenshot settings.
  • Delete Screenshot Preview: Disables the thumbnail preview that pops up in the corner after taking a screenshot.
  • Palm Swipe to Capture More: Swipe twice with your palm to keep scrolling down and capture long webpages or chats in one tall screenshot.

So get out there and start snapping some stellar screenshots on your Galaxy S9/S9+! With a little practice, you’ll be capturing like a pro.

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