Before you start
- A Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet (One UI)
Method 1 Use the button shortcut
This works on every Galaxy phone without a Home button, including the S, A, M, Z Flip and Z Fold series.
Method 2 Swipe your palm across the screen
Handy when you can’t press two buttons at once, for example while holding the phone in one hand.
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Step 1: Turn on Palm swipe
Open Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures and turn on Palm swipe to capture.
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Step 2: Swipe
Place the side of your hand on the right or left edge of the screen, upright like a karate chop, and swipe it across to the other side while touching the glass.
Method 3 Capture a whole scrolling page
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Step 1: Take a normal screenshot
Use the buttons or palm swipe on a long web page, chat or document.
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Step 2: Tap the scroll capture icon
In the toolbar, tap the icon with a downward arrow (Scroll capture). The page scrolls and adds more to your image.
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Step 3: Keep tapping or stop
Keep tapping it to capture further down, or tap anywhere else to stop. The result is saved as one tall image.
Method 4 Other ways: voice, S Pen and Assistant menu
Where Samsung saves screenshots
Open the Gallery app, tap Albums and open Screenshots. In the My Files app they’re in Internal storage > DCIM > Screenshots. Screen recordings are saved in a separate Screen recordings folder.
To change the format (JPG or PNG) or hide the toolbar, go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recordings.
Troubleshooting
The power menu opens instead of taking a screenshot
You’re holding the buttons too long. Press both at exactly the same moment and let go straight away, like a quick click.
“Can’t take screenshot due to security policy”
Some apps, such as banking apps, Netflix or incognito tabs, block screenshots to protect your privacy or copyright. That’s intentional and can’t be changed. Work phones managed by an employer may block screenshots too.
Palm swipe does nothing
Check that Palm swipe to capture is on, and use the edge of your hand, not your palm flat. It doesn’t work while the on-screen keyboard is open.
Frequently asked questions
How do I screenshot on an older Samsung with a Home button?
Press and hold the Home button and the Power button together for about a second.
Can I take a screenshot of a whole web page on Samsung?
Yes. Take a normal screenshot, then keep tapping the Scroll capture (down-arrow) icon in the toolbar until you’ve captured everything you need.
How do I record my screen on Samsung?
Swipe down twice from the top to open Quick settings and tap Screen recorder. Choose whether to record sound, then tap Start recording.
Does the other person know if I screenshot a chat?
Normal messaging apps like WhatsApp and SMS don’t notify anyone. Snapchat does notify the sender, and disappearing-message features in some apps may block screenshots.
Summary
On a Samsung Galaxy, press Side key + Volume down together for an instant screenshot, use Palm swipe if you prefer a gesture, and tap the scroll capture icon for long pages. Your screenshots are in Gallery > Albums > Screenshots.
