How to Take a Screenshot on Apple iPad Mini? [3 Methods]

Want to take a screenshot on your Apple iPad Mini? In this guide, you will learn multiple methods to easily take screenshots on your Apple iPad Mini device.

Here are the 3 different methods to take screenshots on your Apple iPad Mini.

  1. Using Volume Up or Home and Power Button (Side Button)
  2. Using Assistive Touch Option
  3. Using Siri

Method 1: Using Volume or Home and Power Buttons (Side Button)

This is one of the easiest methods to take screenshot on iPads.

Here’s how to take screenshot using physical buttons on your Apple iPad Mini:

Step 1: Open the screen from which you want to take a screenshot.

Step 2: Press the Volume Up and power button (Side button) simultaneously on your Apple iPad Mini.

For iPad with Home buttons, instead of Volume Up, press Home button i.e. Home button and Power (side) buttons combination.

Step 3: After the screenshot is taken, your Apple iPad Mini screen will flash for a moment.

Method 2: Using Assistive Touch Option

If you are unable to use buttons on your Apple iPad Mini, then you can use the Assistive Touch options to take screenshots.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Go to Accessibility.

Step 3: Under Physical and Motor, tap on Touch. Tap on the “Assistive Touch” option and then enable it.

Step 4: Now tap on “Customize Top Level Menu”. Tap on “+” and then add the “Screenshot” option. Close the settings app.

Step 5: Go to the screen you want to capture, and then tap on the grey dot on your screen. This will open up the Assistive Touch menu. Tap on the “Screenshot” option there to capture the screenshot.

Method 3: Using Siri

Lastly, you can also take screenshots on your Apple iPad Mini using Siri. Here’s how:

  1. Go to the screen you want to capture or take a screenshot of.
  2. Say “Hey Siri, take a screenshot”.

Make sure Siri is enabled on your Apple iPad Mini. You can enable it from Settings -> Accessibility -> Siri.

About Apple iPad Mini

Release Date23 October 2024
ChipsetApple A17 Pro
Primary Camera12MP
Selfie Camera12MP
Screen Size8.3 Inches
Battery Capacity5078 mah
Weight293g