Take a screenshot on your iPad

Quickly save what’s on your screen.

How to take a screenshot on an iPad without a Home button

  1. Press the top button and either volume button at the same time.*

    Illustration of how to take a screenshot on an iPad without a Home button by simultaneously pressing the top button and either volume button.
  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 an iPad with a Home button

  1. Press the Top button and the Home button at the same time.*

    iPad showing the top button and home button, indicating which buttons to press to take a screenshot.
  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

  1. Open Photos, then tap Collections.

  2. Swipe up, tap Media Types, then tap Screenshots.

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