How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy (4 Easy Methods)

Samsung Galaxy offers multiple ways to take a screenshot — here are all 4 methods about how to take a Screenshot on Samsung.

Method 1: Button Combination (Universal)

Press Volume Down + Side (Power) button simultaneously and hold for 1 second. The screen will flash, indicating the screenshot was taken.

Method 2: Palm Swipe

1. Go to Settings → Advanced Features → Motions and Gestures → Palm Swipe to Capture and enable it.
2. Swipe the edge of your hand horizontally across the screen from right to left (or left to right).

Method 3: S Pen (Galaxy S25 Ultra, Z Fold)

Use the Screen Write shortcut in the Air Command menu to capture and annotate a screenshot instantly.

Method 4: Bixby / Google Assistant Voice Command

Say "Hey Bixby, take a screenshot" or "Hey Google, take a screenshot."

Taking a Long/Scroll Screenshot

After capturing a screenshot, tap Scroll Capture at the bottom of the preview to keep scrolling and capturing more content.

Where Are Screenshots Saved?

Screenshots are saved in Gallery → Albums → Screenshots and in your Photos folder via Google Photos if backup is enabled.

Pro Tip: Edit After Capture

After taking a screenshot, tap the thumbnail preview to annotate, crop, or share immediately.