The Google Pixel 7 Pro gives you several ways to take a screenshot: the classic button combo, a button in the Recents screen, a double-tap on the back of the phone, a voice command, and the accessibility menu. You can also capture a whole scrolling page. This guide covers each method, where screenshots are saved, and how to edit, share and fix screenshots that won’t save.
Quick Answer
Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time and release. The screen flashes and a preview appears at the bottom left.
Method 1: Power + Volume Down
- Open what you want to capture.
- Press Power and Volume down together, briefly.
- Tap the preview to edit, or tap Share or Edit beside it.
Holding too long opens the power menu or changes volume. A quick, simultaneous press works best.
Method 2: Recents Screen
- Open the app, then swipe up from the bottom and hold to open Recents. (With 3-button navigation, tap the square button.)
- Tap Screenshot below the app card.
Use Select in the same place to copy text or images from the app.
Method 3: Quick Tap (Double-Tap the Back)
- Go to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap to start actions.
- Turn it on and choose Take screenshot.
- Double-tap the back of the phone near the camera bar to capture.
Thick cases can make Quick Tap less reliable; turn on Require stronger taps if you get accidental screenshots.
Method 4: Google Assistant or Gemini
Say “Hey Google, take a screenshot” while the screen shows what you want. Depending on your assistant settings, the screenshot may be saved or offered for sharing.
Method 5: Accessibility Menu
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Menu and turn on the shortcut.
- Tap the accessibility button or gesture, then Screenshot.
This helps if the buttons are hard to press.
Take a Scrolling Screenshot
- Take a screenshot with any method.
- Tap Capture more in the preview.
- Drag the bottom edge down to include more of the page, then tap Save.
Capture more works in apps that support scrolling capture, such as Chrome and most lists.
Where Screenshots Are Saved
- Google Photos: Library > Screenshots.
- Files by Google: Images > Screenshots, or the Pictures/Screenshots folder.
If Photos backup is on, screenshots may upload to your Google account unless you turn off backup for the Screenshots folder.
Edit and Share
- Tap Edit to crop, draw, add text or highlight with Markup.
- Tap Share to send via Messages, email or Nearby Share (Quick Share).
- Tap Lens (when shown) to search what’s in the screenshot.
Screenshot Not Working?
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| “Can’t take screenshot due to security policy” | The app blocks screenshots (banking, streaming, work profile). This is intentional. |
| Buttons change volume instead | Press both at exactly the same time |
| No preview appears | Check storage space and restart the phone |
| Quick Tap triggers randomly | Turn on Require stronger taps, or switch it off |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these steps work on other Pixels?
Yes. Pixel 6 and later use the same methods, and Quick Tap is on Pixel 4a (5G) and newer.
How do I record the screen instead?
Swipe down twice for Quick Settings and tap Screen record.
Summary
- Press Power + Volume down together.
- Or use the Screenshot button in Recents.
- Set up Quick Tap for a double-tap shortcut.
- Use Capture more for scrolling screenshots; find them in Photos > Library > Screenshots.
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