Sometimes you need to capture exactly what you see on your iPhone screen by taking a screenshot. Luckily, taking a screenshot on the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini is just as easy as on other iPhone models. But let's take a closer look at how you can do it.
How to take a screenshot on iPhone 12 using buttons
To take a screenshot on the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini, press and hold the side button (on the right side of the device) and the volume up button (on the left side) at the same time.
After pressing both buttons simultaneously, you will hear a camera shutter sound effect (if the volume is not muted) and a thumbnail of the screenshot you took will appear at the edge of your screen.
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If you ignore the thumbnail or swipe it to the left, it will disappear after a while. Once the thumbnail disappears, your iPhone will automatically save the screenshot to your photo library.
How to edit a screenshot on iPhone right after taking it
If you tap the thumbnail that appears on your iPhone screen immediately after taking a screenshot, a special editing mode will open. Using this editing mode, you can, among other things, draw on the screenshot, rotate it, crop it, and insert a signature.
If you want to delete the screenshot without saving it, tap the trash can icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. When you’re finished editing, tap “Done” in the upper-left corner of the screen and select “Save to Photos.” The resulting image will be saved to your Album>Screenshots library in the Photos app.
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How to take a screenshot on iPhone 12 without buttons
There are several ways to take a screenshot on your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini without pressing any buttons. These methods may be useful if a button on your device is broken or if you have difficulty performing the process by pressing buttons.
One of the most fun ways is to use Back Tap, an accessibility feature. If you open Settings and go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap, then set “Screenshot” to a tap option, you can tap the back of your iPhone two or three times to take a screenshot.
You can also take a screenshot using AssistiveTouch if you open Settings and go to Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then set “Screenshot” to one of the custom actions. Alternatively, you can open the AssistiveTouch menu and select Device > More > Screenshot to take a screenshot without buttons at any time.
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Where are screenshots saved on the iPhone 12?
Regardless of the method you use to take a screenshot on your iPhone 12, you can find the screenshot you just took by opening the Photos app and going to Album > Screenshots. You'll also see the screenshot in the "Recent" of the app. iPhone saves screenshots as PNG files.
When viewing your screenshot in the Photos app, you can edit or share it just like you would share any photo from your iPhone. You can also delete screenshots by going to “Select,”selecting the photos you want to delete, and then tapping the trash can icon in the corner.
That's it! With these easy and alternative ways you can take as many screenshots as you want on your device.
Information source: howtogeek.com
