Quick answer
Press Power and Volume down together, or touch and hold the screen with three fingers once the gesture is on.
All 5 methods at a glance
| Method | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Power + Volume down | Works on every Motorola phone. | All models |
| Three-finger screenshot | Touch and hold the screen with three fingers. | Screenshots without buttons |
| Scrolling screenshot | Tap Capture more after taking a screenshot. | Long pages |
| Recent apps screen | Tap Screenshot under an app. | Capturing one app |
| Power menu | Hold Power and tap Screenshot. | If the volume button is broken |
02
Three-finger screenshot
- Turn it on in Settings > System > Gestures > Three-finger screenshot. On older models it's in the Moto app under Moto Actions (or Gestures).
- Touch and hold the screen with three fingers until it captures.
03
Scrolling screenshot
Android 12 and later
- Take a screenshot with Power + Volume down.
- Tap Capture more (the long-capture icon) in the preview.
- Drag the crop guides and tap Save.
04
Recent apps screen
- Swipe up from the bottom and hold (or tap the square Overview button).
- Tap Screenshot below the app.
Where are screenshots saved?
Open Google Photos and go to Collections > On this device > Screenshots. In the Files app they're in Pictures > Screenshots.
Record your Motorola screen
- Swipe down from the top (twice if needed) to open Quick Settings.
- Tap Screen recorder (or Screen record). If it's missing, tap the pencil (edit) icon and drag it in.
- Choose sound settings and start. Tap the floating stop button or the notification to finish. The video saves to your gallery.
Screenshot not working?
Three-finger screenshot isn't in Settings
Look in the Moto app under Moto Actions or Gestures. Not every model has it.
The buttons only change the volume or lock the screen
Press Power and Volume down at exactly the same moment and hold briefly. If a button is worn, use a gesture or the Quick Settings tile instead.
"Can't take screenshot" or a black image
Banking, streaming and some work apps block screenshots on purpose, as do incognito browser tabs. This can't be turned off.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I screenshot on a Moto G?
- Press Power and Volume down together. You can also turn on the three-finger screenshot gesture in Settings > System > Gestures.
- How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Motorola?
- Take a screenshot, tap Capture more, drag the guides down and tap Save.