Take a screenshot on your Pixel phone or tablet

You can take a picture (screenshot) of your Pixel phone and tablet's screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, and share the image or video.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

How to take a screenshot on your Pixel phone or tablet

Open the screen that you want to capture.
Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.
Your device will take a picture of the screen and save it.
At the bottom left, you'll find a preview of your screenshot.

Tip: You can also say, "Hey Google, take a screenshot" to capture your screen.

Take a scrolling screenshot

Important: These steps work on devices running Android 12 and up, on most screens that allow you to scroll.

Open the screen that you want to capture.
Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.
At the bottom, tap Capture more.
To select the content you want to capture, use the crop guidelines.

Take a screenshot without buttons

Depending on your navigation, you can take a screenshot without buttons. Learn how to change your navigation.

Gesture navigation: From the bottom of the screen, swipe up and hold. Choose an open app to screenshot. Tap Screenshot .
3-button navigation: Tap Overview . Choose an open app to screenshot. Tap Screenshot .