How to Screenshot on iPhone 15: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking a screenshot on iPhone 15 is quick and easy — but did you know there are actually multiple ways to do it? Whether you want to capture your screen with buttons, gestures, or accessibility shortcuts, this guide will walk you through all the methods step by step.

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By the end, you’ll know exactly how to take, edit, and share screenshots like a pro.

Why Take a Screenshot on iPhone 15?

Screenshots are handy for:

📱 Saving conversations or receipts.
💡 Capturing error messages for troubleshooting.
📝 Keeping notes from social media or websites.
🎮 Sharing in-game achievements.
👩‍🏫 Teaching someone how to do something on iPhone.

Method 1: Screenshot Using Buttons (Default Way)

The fastest and most common way to screenshot on iPhone 15:

Open the screen you want to capture.
Press the Side button + Volume Up button together.
Release quickly.
A thumbnail preview appears in the bottom-left corner.

👉 Tap it to edit, or swipe left to save automatically.

Method 2: Screenshot with Back Tap Gesture

iPhone 15 supports Back Tap, which lets you screenshot by tapping the back of your phone.

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap.
Select Screenshot from the list.
Now tap the back of your iPhone to capture the screen.

Method 3: Screenshot Using AssistiveTouch

AssistiveTouch is great if buttons are hard to press.

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.
Toggle it ON.
A floating button appears.
Tap it → Go to Device > More > Screenshot.

Method 4: Screenshot with Siri Voice Command

You can also use Siri:

Say: “Hey Siri, take a screenshot.”
Siri will capture the screen instantly.

Method 5: Full-Page Screenshot in Safari

Perfect for capturing entire websites.

Take a normal screenshot in Safari.
Tap the preview thumbnail.
At the top, select Full Page.
Save as PDF or share.

Where Are Screenshots Saved on iPhone 15?

All screenshots go to Photos > Albums > Screenshots.
You can also find them in Recents.

How to Edit a Screenshot Immediately

After capturing:

Tap the thumbnail preview.
Use markup tools to crop, draw, highlight, or add text.
Tap Done > Save to Photos (or delete if not needed).

How to Share a Screenshot Quickly

Tap the preview → Tap the Share icon.
Choose AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or social apps.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot (Entire Page)

On supported apps like Safari, Mail, or Notes:

Take a screenshot.
Tap preview.
Select Full Page tab.
Save or export as PDF.

Tips for Easier Screenshots

Assign Back Tap for one-hand use.
Use AssistiveTouch if your Side or Volume buttons don’t work.
Use Siri if your hands are busy.

Troubleshooting: Screenshot Not Working on iPhone 15

If screenshots won’t work:

✅ Make sure you’re pressing buttons at the same time.
✅ Restart your iPhone.
✅ Check Back Tap or AssistiveTouch settings.
✅ Update to the latest iOS.
✅ If still broken, contact Apple Support (could be a button hardware issue).

When to Use Third-Party Screenshot Apps

Most users don’t need them, but third-party apps help with:

Advanced editing (blur, annotations).
Screen recording + screenshots together.
Auto-saving screenshots to cloud storage.

Apps like Lightshot, Picsew, or Snip are popular.

Conclusion: Capture Anything on iPhone 15

Taking a screenshot on iPhone 15 is fast and flexible. You can use the Side + Volume Up buttons, set up Back Tap, enable AssistiveTouch, or even ask Siri. Plus, with iOS 17, you can capture full-page screenshots in Safari and edit instantly.

Once you master these methods, you’ll never miss an important detail again.

FAQs

1. How do I take a screenshot on iPhone 15 without buttons?
Use Back Tap, AssistiveTouch, or Siri voice commands.

2. Where do screenshots go on iPhone 15?
They’re saved in the Photos app under Albums > Screenshots.

3. Can I take a long screenshot on iPhone 15?
Yes, in Safari, Mail, and Notes, use the Full Page option.

4. Why won’t my iPhone 15 take a screenshot?
You may be pressing the buttons incorrectly, or there could be a settings/hardware issue. Try AssistiveTouch or Back Tap.

5. Does iPhone 15 support screen recording too?
Yes. Go to Control Center > Screen Recording for video capture.

✅ Key Takeaways

Default method: Side + Volume Up.
Alternatives: Back Tap, AssistiveTouch, Siri.
Screenshots save to Photos > Screenshots album.
You can edit, share, or take full-page captures instantly.