In this guide, we have shared 3 different methods of taking a screenshot on your iPhone. Whether you want the easiest way to take a screenshot, a hands-free way, or a clever way, this guide has got you covered.
There are multiple ways you can take screenshots on your iPhone 17. This includes using the physical buttons, using Siri voice command, and using the Back Tap method. You can find how to use each of them below.
Take screenshots with physical buttons
You can easily take screenshots on your iPhone 17 using its physical buttons. Here’s how.
Simply press the Volume Up button and the Side/Power button at the same time.
As soon as you press these buttons together, you will see your screen flash and hear a shutter sound. This indicates a screenshot has been taken. You can then head over to the Photos app to find your screenshots.
Turn off full screen previews
In iOS 26 or later, Apple has added new full screen screenshot feature, which brings up full screen previews of your screenshots. This screen gives you quick access to screenshot editing and sharing tools. This also prevents you from taking multiple screenshots continuously. You can turn this off and switch back to small screenshot previews by following these steps.
- Open Settings and go to General.
- Here, tap on Screen Capture.
- Turn off the toggle for Full-Screen Previews.
Take screenshots with Siri
You can use Siri to take hands-free screenshots of your iPhone’s screen. Simply say the phrase ‘Hey Siri, take a screenshot’. As soon as you say this, Siri will take a screenshot of your screen.
Take screenshots with Back Tap
iPhone 17 has a cool featured called Back Tap, which is hidden inside the Accessibility settings. You can set it up to take screenshots among other things. When this is set up you can take the back of your iPhone two or three times and take a screenshot.
Here’s how you can set this feature up.
- Open Settings and go to Accessibility.
- Here, tap on the Touch option.
- Scroll down and tap on Back Tap.
- From the next screen choose either Double Tap on Triple Tap option.
- Finally find and select the ‘Screenshot’ option from the next page.
After following these steps, you can take screenshots by either double tapping or triple tapping the back of your iPhone. Make sure you tap on the back quickly.
That’s it, this is how you can take a screenshot on your iPhone 17. Here we showed you 3 different ways of taking a screenshots on your iPhone. You can use any of these methods to take screenshots.
