Samsung Galaxy phones offer more ways to take a screenshot than almost any other Android device. You can use buttons, your palm, or the S Pen stylus depending on your model. Here is every method explained.

Method 1: Button Shortcut (Works on All Samsung Phones)

Press the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously and hold for one second. The screen will flash and a screenshot toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

This method works on every Samsung Galaxy phone regardless of model or Android version.

Method 2: Palm Swipe to Capture

Swipe the edge of your hand horizontally across the screen from right to left (or left to right). This takes a screenshot without pressing any buttons.

To enable this gesture if it is not working:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap Motions and gestures.
4. Toggle on Palm swipe to capture.

Method 3: Screenshot Toolbar Options

After taking a screenshot with either method above, a toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen with these options:

• Crop – Trim the screenshot to a smaller area.
• Scroll capture – Extend the screenshot downward to capture content below the visible screen (great for long webpages and chat conversations).
• Draw – Annotate the screenshot with a pen tool.
• Share – Send immediately via any app.
• Delete – Discard without saving.

Method 4: Scroll Capture (Long Screenshot)

Samsung’s scroll capture is one of its most useful screenshot features. After taking a screenshot, tap the Scroll capture button (downward arrow with lines) in the toolbar. Samsung will scroll down and extend the screenshot automatically. Tap it repeatedly to capture more, then tap anywhere else to stop and save the extended image.

Method 5: S Pen Screen Write (Note and Ultra Models)

On Galaxy Note and Galaxy S Ultra models with an S Pen:

1. Remove the S Pen to open the Air Command menu.
2. Tap Screen write.
3. A screenshot is taken automatically and opened for annotation with the S Pen.

Where Screenshots Are Saved

Screenshots save to the Gallery app under the Screenshots album, and also appear in Files under Internal Storage, then Pictures, then Screenshots. They are saved as JPG files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Samsung palm swipe not working?

Check that Palm swipe to capture is enabled in Settings under Advanced features, then Motions and gestures. Also make sure you are using the edge of your palm (not your fingertips) and swiping the full width of the screen in one smooth motion.

Can I take a screenshot with my voice on Samsung?

Yes. Say ‘Hi Bixby, take a screenshot’ to use Bixby voice commands for screenshots. Google Assistant also supports this: say ‘Hey Google, take a screenshot.’

How do I find screenshots taken on my Samsung?

Open the Gallery app and tap Albums. The Screenshots album contains all your captured screenshots in reverse chronological order.