Quick answer
Press Power and Volume down at the same time. Tap Capture more in the preview for a scrolling screenshot.
All 5 methods at a glance
| Method | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Power + Volume down | The standard Pixel shortcut. | Every Pixel |
| Recent apps screen | No buttons needed. | One-handed, or if a button is broken |
| Scrolling screenshot | Tap Capture more to grab a whole page. | Long pages and chats |
| "Hey Google, take a screenshot" | Hands-free with Google Assistant or Gemini. | Hands-free |
| Quick Tap (double-tap the back) | Tap the back of the phone twice. | One-handed screenshots |
02
Recent apps screen
- With gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. With three-button navigation, tap Overview (the square).
- Tap Screenshot below the app you want.
03
Scrolling screenshot
Android 12 and later
- Take a screenshot with Power + Volume down.
- Tap Capture more at the bottom.
- Drag the crop guides to choose how much to include, then tap Save.
04
"Hey Google, take a screenshot"
- Say "Hey Google, take a screenshot".
05
Quick Tap (double-tap the back)
Pixel 5 and later
- Go to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap to start actions and turn it on.
- Choose Take screenshot.
- Double-tap the back of the phone to take a screenshot.
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 Pixel screen
- Swipe down twice from the top to open Quick Settings, and tap Screen record.
- Choose to record the whole screen or a single app, and whether to include audio and show touches. Tap Start.
- To stop, swipe down and tap the screen recorder notification. Recordings are in Google Photos under Collections > On this device > Movies.
Screenshot not working?
Holding Power opens Gemini instead of the power menu
That's the default on recent Pixels. Use Power + Volume down for screenshots, or change it in Settings > System > Gestures > Press & hold power button.
No Screenshot button on the Recent apps screen
Some apps block screenshots, and the button is hidden for them. Check it works with another app.
Quick Tap triggers by accident
Turn on Require stronger taps in the Quick Tap settings.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I screenshot on Pixel 10 or Pixel 9?
- Press Power and Volume down at the same time, then let go. You can also swipe up and hold, then tap Screenshot.
- How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Pixel?
- Take a screenshot, tap Capture more, drag the crop guides down, then tap Save.
- Where are screenshots saved on Pixel?
- In Google Photos under Collections > On this device > Screenshots.