How to Take a Screenshot on iPad

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How to Take a Screenshot on iPad – Overview

Taking screenshots on iPads, similar to iPhones, has been essential since their debut in early 2010. Whether you want to capture a great recipe, a receipt from an online purchase, or a memorable Twitter thread, Apple provides several methods to take screenshots on your iPad.

After capturing a screenshot on your iPad, you can easily save the image for future reference or share it directly from the pop-up preview.

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This guide will explore various ways to take screenshots on an iPad. Since some iPad models have home buttons and others do not, we will cover methods for both scenarios.

How to Screenshot on an iPad (With Home Button)

For older iPad models or the latest entry-level ones equipped with a home button:

1. Navigate to the page you wish to capture and press the power button at the upper-right corner simultaneously with the home button. If you encounter difficulties, press the home button slightly before the power button.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPad

2. Your iPad screen will flash white, with a camera shutter sound, indicating a successful screenshot. For iPads running iOS 11 or later, a thumbnail preview of your screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner.

3. To delete an accidental screenshot or one you no longer need, tap on the preview and then select the delete icon in the upper right corner. To edit screenshots on older iPads, you must access them via the Photos app.

How to Screenshot on an iPad (No Home Button)

For newer models like the iPad Air, Mini, or Pro, which lack a home button:

1. Open the desired page for capture and simultaneously press the power and volume-up buttons on the side of your iPad.

2. Like with the home button method, the screen will flash white, and you’ll hear a shutter sound. A preview of your screenshot will appear in the bottom-left corner. Tap on the preview to view, edit, or share the screenshot.

How to Screenshot on iPad (Assistive Touch)

For those having difficulty with button presses, Assistive Touch is a valuable accessibility feature:

1. To enable Assistive Touch, go to Settings and search for ‘Assistive Touch‘. Activate it by toggling the switch at the top of your screen. Siri can also be used to enable Assistive Touch.

How to Take a Screenshot On iPad

2. With Assistive Touch activated, a semi-transparent button will appear on your screen. To take a screenshot, tap this button, select ‘Device‘, ‘More‘, and ‘Screenshot‘.

You can simplify this process by customizing Assistive Touch actions to include screenshotting as a single or double-tap action.

How to Screenshot On iPad (Apple Pencil)

For iPad users with an Apple Pencil:

Swipe the Apple Pencil from the bottom-left or bottom-right corner towards the center of the display to activate screenshotting tools, allowing you to capture a portion or the entirety of your screen.

In conclusion, taking screenshots on an iPad is straightforward, whether you prefer quick button combinations or the flexibility of Assistive Touch and Apple Pencil. Choose the method that best suits your device and needs for efficient screenshotting.