Take screenshots on your iPhone

I’ve previously explained how to take Mac OS X screenshots using the Grab utility or keyboard shortcuts. But did you know the iPhone can also takes screenshots without the need for any third-party software? Here’s how.

taking iphone screenshots

To take a screen capture on your iPhone, simply press the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time. You’ll hear the familiar click of the iPhone camera and the screenshot will appear as a photo in the Camera Roll.

sharing iphone screenshots

To share your screenshot with a friend by email, go to the iPhone Photos application and open the Camera Roll. Now find and tap your screenshot image to select it and tap the icon on the far left of the bottom menu bar. A menu will open offering three choices – Use As Wallpaper, Email Photo and Assign to Contact. Tap the Email Photo button to send your iPhone screenshot to a friend.

syncing iphone screenshots

Since your screenshot is saved to your Camera Roll, it will sync like any other image in your iPhone Photo Library. So the next time you sync your iPhone with iTunes, your screenshot will be saved to your Mac or PC.

Click the included image to view a screenshot taken on an iPhone. Now go forth and shame your friends with screenshots of your high scores from Cro-Mag Rally and Crash Bandicoot.