Taking a screenshot on the iPhone 18 Pro is quick once you know how, and there’s more than one way to do it. Whether you prefer the classic button combo, a tap on the back of your phone, or a hands-free voice command, this guide has you covered.
Below you’ll find 5 tested methods to capture your screen on the iPhone 18 Pro. You’ll also learn how to take a full-page scrolling screenshot, where your screenshots are saved, and what to do if a screenshot won’t work.
Method 1: Using the Buttons
The fastest way to take a screenshot on the iPhone 18 Pro is with the physical buttons. This works on every screen — apps, games, websites and the home screen.
Press the Side button and the Volume Up button at the same time, then release them quickly.
The screen flashes white to confirm, and a small preview (a thumbnail) appears in the bottom-left corner. From there you can:
- Tap the thumbnail to open the editor, where you can crop, draw or highlight
- Swipe it left to save it and dismiss it quickly
- Tap Share to send it straight to any app
Tip: Press both buttons at exactly the same time and release fast. If you hold them too long, the power-off slider appears instead — just try again with a quicker tap.
(Using an iPhone SE or an older model with a Home button? Press the Home button and the Side button together instead.)
Method 2: Back Tap (Tap the Back of Your iPhone)
Back Tap is a handy hidden feature that lets you screenshot by tapping the back of your iPhone 18 Pro two or three times. You’ll need to switch it on first.
How to Enable Back Tap
First, open Settings. Next, tap Accessibility, then Touch, then scroll down to Back Tap. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, then select Screenshot from the list.
How to Use Back Tap
Once it’s set up, simply tap the back of your iPhone two or three times with your finger. The screen flashes and your screenshot is captured — no buttons needed.
Tip: Back Tap works through most cases. If it feels unreliable, tap a little more firmly, right in the center of the back panel.
Method 3: Using Assistive Touch
Assistive Touch puts a floating on-screen button on your display that can take a screenshot with a single tap. It’s ideal if a physical button is hard to press.
How to Enable Assistive Touch
First, go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Assistive Touch and turn it ON. A floating button appears on your screen.
To make screenshots even faster, set a shortcut: in the same Assistive Touch menu, tap Double-Tap (under Custom Actions) and choose Screenshot.
How to Use It
Tap the floating Assistive Touch button, then tap Device → More → Screenshot. Or, if you set the double-tap shortcut above, just double-tap the floating button.
Method 4: Ask Siri
Siri can take a screenshot completely hands-free, which is perfect when both hands are busy.
Just say “Hey Siri, take a screenshot” (or press and hold the Side button to activate Siri, then ask). Siri captures the current screen instantly, and the usual preview thumbnail appears in the corner.
Tip: Make sure “Hey Siri” or “Listen for Siri” is turned on in Settings → Siri & Search, otherwise the voice command won’t trigger.
Method 5: Scrolling (Full-Page) Screenshot
The iPhone 18 Pro can capture a whole page — an entire website, long document or email — as one long image. This is one of the most useful screenshot features on iOS.
First, take a normal screenshot using Method 1. Then, tap the thumbnail preview in the bottom-left corner before it disappears. At the top of the editor, tap Full Page.
Now the whole page is captured. Tap Done, then choose Save PDF to Files to keep it. You can scroll the preview on the right to check the full capture before saving.
Tip: Full Page works best in Safari and many apps. It saves as a PDF rather than a photo, so look for it in the Files app, not just Photos.
Where Your Screenshots Are Saved
Every standard screenshot on your iPhone 18 Pro is saved automatically to the Photos app, in the Screenshots album.
To find them, open Photos, tap Albums, and scroll down to Screenshots under Media Types. From there you can view, edit, share or delete them like any other photo.
Full-page scrolling screenshots saved as PDFs go to the Files app instead, not Photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone 18 Pro?
Take a normal screenshot, then tap the thumbnail preview in the bottom-left corner. At the top, tap Full Page, then Done, and choose Save PDF to Files. The whole page is saved as one long PDF.
Can I take a screenshot on iPhone 18 Pro without buttons?
Yes. Enable Back Tap to tap the back of your phone, use the Assistive Touch floating button, or say “Hey Siri, take a screenshot.” All three work without pressing any physical buttons.
Where are my screenshots saved on iPhone 18 Pro?
Standard screenshots go to the Photos app, in the Screenshots album under Albums. Full-page screenshots saved as PDFs are stored in the Files app instead.
Why is my iPhone 18 Pro screenshot not working?
Make sure you’re pressing the Side button and Volume Up at exactly the same time. If it still fails, restart your iPhone. Some apps, such as banking and streaming apps, block screenshots for security and will produce a black image.
Why is my iPhone 18 Pro screenshot black?
A black screenshot usually means the app blocked it on purpose. Streaming apps like Netflix and many banking apps prevent captures to protect their content. Your iPhone is working fine — try screenshotting your home screen to confirm.
Does the other person know if I screenshot on iPhone 18 Pro?
For most apps and websites, no. The main exception is Snapchat, which notifies the sender when you screenshot a snap. Regular photos, messages and web pages don’t send any alert.
Having trouble with your captures? Read our guide on why your screenshot is black. You can also browse all our Apple iPhone screenshot guides for other iPhone models.
About iPhone 18 Pro
| Release Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Primary Camera | 48MP, 48MP, 48MP |
| Selfie Camera | 18MP |
| Screen Size | 6.3 Inches |
| Battery Capacity | 4056 mah |
| Weight | 211g |