iOS 26 Screenshot Guide: Methods, Settings, and Features Explained

Screenshot Methods on iOS 26

• 📸 The primary method for taking screenshots on iOS 26 remains the same as iOS 18: simultaneously pressing the power button and volume up button.
• 💡 Upon capture, a full screen preview mode appears, allowing for immediate annotation, text copying, and saving options.

Managing Screenshots and Previews

• ✂️ Within the preview mode, users can choose to save screenshots to Photos, Files, or Quick Note, or opt to copy and delete the capture.
• 🖼️ The full screen preview can be enabled or disabled in Settings > General > Screen Capture, reverting to the older thumbnail style if preferred.

Long Screenshots in Safari

• 📜 To take a long screenshot, open a website in Safari and utilize the 'Full Page' option within the preview mode.
• ⚠️ This feature is primarily available in Safari and may have limited functionality or instability in beta versions of iOS.
• 📏 While not as extensive as on some Android devices, the long screenshot can capture a significantly larger portion of a webpage than a standard screenshot.

Double Tap Gesture for Screenshots

• 👆 A secondary method involves enabling the back tap gesture in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
• 🤳 Assigning 'Screenshot' to a double tap on the back of the device allows for quick captures without needing to press physical buttons.

Screenshot Format Options

• 🌈 iOS 26 offers two screenshot format options: HDR (High Dynamic Range) and SDR (Standard Dynamic Range).
• 🖼️ HDR captures photos and videos with a full dynamic range in PNG format, while screen recordings use HEVC and HDR10 formats.
• ⚠️ Be aware that HEVC/HDR10 files may not be compatible with all editing tools or devices, particularly older Windows systems.