How to change screenshot settings on iPhone (iOS 26)
iOS 26 changed how screenshots look after you take them. Here is how to switch back, and the other screenshot settings worth knowing.
The fix
Turn off full-screen previews (iOS 26)
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Open Settings and tap General.
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Tap Screen Capture.
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Turn off Full-Screen Previews.
Screenshots now show as a thumbnail in the bottom-left corner. Tap it when you want to edit.
The fix
Take screenshots with Back Tap
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Open Settings › Accessibility › Touch › Back Tap.
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Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap.
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Select Screenshot. Now tapping the back of the iPhone takes a screenshot.
More screenshot options
If that did not work
Full-page screenshots
In Safari, take a screenshot, tap the preview, then choose Full Page to capture the whole web page. It saves as a PDF in Files.
Where screenshots are saved
In Photos, open Collections › Media Types › Screenshots. They also appear in your main Library.
Screenshot with AssistiveTouch
If your buttons are hard to press, add Screenshot to AssistiveTouch in Settings › Accessibility › Touch › AssistiveTouch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop screenshots opening full screen on iOS 26?
Go to Settings › General › Screen Capture and turn off Full-Screen Previews. Screenshots then appear as a small thumbnail in the corner, like before.
How do I turn off the screenshot sound?
Put your iPhone in Silent mode. The shutter sound for screenshots follows the Ring/Silent setting in most regions.
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