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How to Take a Google Pixel Screenshot

Capture your screen with Android 11, 10, and 9

By Molly McLaughlin Molly McLaughlin Senior Editor & Content Strategist Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology editor and writer for over a dozen years. She runs product reviews for Lifewire, overseeing the process from hands-on testing to publishing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 17, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

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For Pixels running Android 11 or newer, press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.For Pixels with Android 10 and 9.0, press and hold Power, then choose Screenshot. This article explains how to take a screenshot on Google Pixel phones from the original to the Pixel 5 with Android 11, 10, and 9.0 (Pie).

How to Take a Pixel Screenshot on Android 11 and up

Taking screenshots on a Google Pixel with Android 11 is easy, and you can also edit and annotate screenshots after you capture them. Open the screen you want to capture. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down at the same time. Both buttons are on the right side of the Pixel device. This may take a few tries. If you don't press the buttons at the exact same time, you'll either shut off the screen or lower the volume. The screen flashes when the screenshot is captured. If the volume is on, the phone makes a sound. An animation will display the image shrinking and moving down to the lower-left corner of the screen.
Tap the screenshot notification to view it. If you don't see the screen capture notification, pull down the notification shade. The screenshot is saved to the Gallery or the Google Photos app inside a folder called Screenshots. Tap Share to share the image on social media or with your contacts or tap Edit if you want to make some tweaks.

Take a Pixel Screenshot on Android 10 and 9 0 Pie

Taking screenshots on a Google Pixel with Android 9.0 or 10 is easy since you don't have to hold two buttons at once. Navigate to the screen you want to capture. Press and hold the Power button. You'll see three options: Power off, Restart, and Screenshot. Tap Screenshot. The Pixel takes the screenshot and displays a notification confirming that it was saved. Tap the screenshot to view it. If you don't see the screen capture notification, pull down the notification shade. The screenshot is saved to the Gallery or the Google Photos app inside a folder called Screenshots. Tap Edit to open the Markup tool and edit the image to your liking. You also have the option to Share or Delete the screenshot. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Take a Screenshot on LG Smartphones How to Take a Screenshot on a PC How to Take a Screenshot on Android How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device How to Take a Screenshot on PS5 How to Turn Off an iPhone XR The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Take a Screenshot on the LG G Flex How to Capture an iPad Screenshot How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung The 7 Best Screen Capture Software of 2022 How to Take a Screenshot on a OnePlus Phone 3 Ways to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone 11 How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies