Quick answer
Press Volume down and Power 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 | Works on every Xperia. | All models |
| Scrolling screenshot (Capture more) | Capture a whole page. | Long pages |
| Side sense | Flick the Side sense bar to open a menu with Screenshot. | One-handed use |
| Quick Settings tile | Tap the Screenshot tile. | If buttons are broken |
| Recent apps screen | Tap Screenshot under an app. | Capturing one app |
02
Scrolling screenshot (Capture more)
- Take a screenshot with the buttons.
- Tap Capture more.
- Drag the line to set how much to include, then tap Save.
Only works in apps that support scrolling screenshots.
03
Side sense
- Flick the Side sense bar (on the screen edge) inwards, or tap the Dashboard icon, then tap Screenshot.
- To make a flick take a screenshot directly: Settings > Operation & View > Side sense > Gesture function assignments, then assign Take screenshot to a flick.
04
Quick Settings tile
- Swipe down twice from the top.
- Tap Screenshot.
05
Recent apps screen
- Tap the Overview button (or swipe up and hold).
- Swipe to the app and tap Screenshot.
Where are screenshots saved?
Open Google Photos and go to Collections > On this device > Screenshots. In the Files app: Pictures > Screenshots.
Record your Xperia 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?
There's no Side sense bar
Turn it on in Settings > Operation & View > Side sense. Some older or budget Xperia models don't have 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 Sony Xperia?
- Press Volume down and Power at the same time, or use the Screenshot tile in Quick Settings.
- How do I take a long screenshot on Xperia?
- Take a screenshot, tap Capture more, drag the line and tap Save.