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.*
  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.*
  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. 

* If you're not sure, find out which button is which on your iPad.

Where to find screenshots

Open Photos, then go to Albums > Screenshots. 

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