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iPhone X – How to Take and Save Screenshots

Taking screenshots on iPhone X allows you to capture anything displayed on your screen and save it for later use. Screenshots are useful for saving information, recording high scores in games, capturing errors or bugs, making tutorials, and more.

Follow this guide to learn the different methods for taking screenshots on iPhone X and how to access, edit, share, and manage your screenshots.

How to Take Screenshots on iPhone X

There are two main ways to take screenshots on iPhone X:

Using Side and Volume Up Buttons

The default method for taking screenshots on iPhone X is:

  1. Simultaneously press and quickly release the Side button and Volume Up button. The Side button is located on the right side of your iPhone.
  2. Your screen will briefly flash white to indicate the screenshot has been captured.
  3. A thumbnail preview of the screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it.

Using AssistiveTouch

You can also take screenshots using AssistiveTouch without having to press any buttons:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility and enable AssistiveTouch.
  2. Customize the Top Level Menu and add Screenshot as one of the icons.
  3. To take a screenshot, tap the AssistiveTouch icon and select Screenshot.

The rest of the process is the same as taking screenshots with the button method. This is useful if you have trouble pressing multiple buttons at once.

Accessing Your Screenshots

Screenshots are automatically saved to the Screenshots album in the Photos app.

To view all your existing screenshots:

  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Go to Albums > Media Types > Screenshots.

From there, you can view, edit, share, or delete any of your screenshots.

Editing Screenshots on iPhone X

When you tap a screenshot thumbnail after capturing it, you can edit the screenshot without having to go into the Photos app. Here are some ways you can edit your screenshots using the Markup editor:

  • Draw or write on your screenshots using the pen, pencil, marker, or highlighter tools. Great for pointing things out, adding captions, etc.
  • Crop your screenshot to only include the relevant portions.
  • Magnify parts of your screenshot by double tapping the area with two fingers.
  • Add text, shapes, signatures, speech bubbles, and more using the Markup tools.
  • Blur/pixelate sensitive information you want to cover up.

Once done editing, tap Done and choose to Save to Photos or immediately Share it with someone.

Sharing and Managing Screenshots

Aside from the editing options above, there are a few other ways you can manage your screenshots on iPhone X:

  • Save screenshots to Files app – When viewing a screenshot thumbnail, tap it and choose Save to Files instead of Photos to save it directly into the Files app for easy access. You can save it to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, a third-party cloud storage service, or even save it locally on your device.
  • Create PDF of screenshots – Take a scrolling screenshot of an entire webpage or document, tap the thumbnail, then choose Save as PDF to save the entire thing as a PDF in the Files app.
  • Share screenshots – Tap the screenshot thumbnail and hit the share icon to share it via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, social media apps, and more.
  • Delete screenshots – Swipe left on the screenshot thumbnail and tap Delete Screenshot or go to your Screenshots album in Photos app to mass delete screenshots.
  • Organize screenshots into albums – In your Photos app, create a new album and manually move screenshots into it to keep them organized.

Fix Common Screenshot Issues on iPhone X

Sometimes you may run into problems taking screenshots on your iPhone X, such as:

  • Buttons not working
  • Screen not flashing
  • No screenshot thumbnail appearing

Before panicking, try the following troubleshooting tips:

  • Check if your device needs charging – Low battery can prevent screenshots from working properly. Plug your iPhone into a charger and try again once charged sufficiently.
  • Hard reset your iPhone – Press and hold the Volume Up first, then the Volume Down button, then hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo to force restart your device.
  • Use AssistiveTouch if buttons not responding – As covered already, you can take screenshots by enabling AssistiveTouch without needing to press any physical buttons.
  • Update to latest iOS version – Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install any available updates. Updates often fix bugs that may cause issues with screenshots.
  • Contact Apple Support – For any other persistent problems taking, saving or managing screenshots, contact Apple Support via chat, phone or book an appointment at an Apple Store for further troubleshooting assistance.

So in summary, taking and managing screenshots on iPhone X is easy once you know the right steps. Feel free to use any of the methods covered in this guide to start capturing screenshots on your iPhone. Let us know in the comments if you have any other tips for working with screenshots on your iPhone!

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