How to take screenshots on the Google Pixel 6 series

If you’ve snagged a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, you should familiarise yourself with the basics, especially if you haven’t yet used a Pixel or Android 13 phone. This brief guide explains the best methods to take a Google Pixel 6 screenshot.

Use the Pixel 6 series’ buttons

The simplest way to take a screenshot on the Pixel 6 series, as with all Android phones, is using the physical buttons.

1. Navigate to the content you wish to capture.
2. Press and hold the Power and Volume down keys. Let go of the buttons once you see the screen flash. The screenshot is now saved to your Pixel.
3. A notification will also appear at the bottom of the screen where you can edit, share, or delete the shot.

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Take a Pixel 6 screenshot without buttons

Alternatively, you can use a shortcut on the Recent apps screen. It’s a method that’s arguably more time-consuming, but it’s an alternative worth knowing.

1. Navigate to the Recent apps page by using the swipe up and hold gesture from the bottom of the screen.
2. Scroll through your opened apps until you find the one you wish to screenshot.
3. Tap Screenshot at the bottom left of the screen.
4. The screenshot is now saved to your screenshots directory.
5. Like the method above, using the Recents trick allows you to edit or share the screenshot after grabbing it.

See also: Android 13’s biggest features

Take a scrolling screenshot

You can use the scrollable screenshots feature to capture an entire webpage or a list of menu items. It’s pretty easy to do, too.

1. Capture your screenshot using one of the two methods above.
2. Tap the Capture more button to extend the size of the screenshot.
3. Before saving, you can also crop the screenshot as you see fit.
4. Hit Save once complete.

Notably, if you don’t see the Capture more button, the app doesn’t support scrolling screenshots, and you won’t be able to grab content beyond that visible on the display.

Use Google Assistant

Using Assistant to take a screenshot on the Pixel 6 series is perfect if you’re otherwise occupied or can’t physically reach the device.

1. Activate Google Assistant by saying, Hey Google.
2. Once Assistant is awake, say, Take a screenshot.

If this doesn’t work immediately or if Assistant doesn’t understand your command, check if Assistant is allowed to take screenshots.

1. Open Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Default apps > Assist & voice input.
2. Toggle on Use screenshot.

See also: The best Google Assistant commands

Where are my screenshots stored on the Pixel 6 series?

You can find all screenshots within Google Photos once you’ve captured or edited them.

1. Open the app and tap Library in the bottom right corner.
2. Find the Screenshots folder below the Photos on device section.
3. You can also share and edit your screenshots from this page.

FAQs

That’s how to take screenshots on the Pixel 6 series. It’s that simple. Let us know which method is your favorite in the comments below. Finally, now that the latest generation of Pixels has arrived, we’ve got a guide for those, too: How to screenshot on a Pixel 7 series phone.