How to take a screenshot on consoles

Instructions and tips for snapping screenshots or recording video from Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Written by Mikael Lidstrom
Updated 2 years ago

Xbox One

Screenshot: Press the Xbox Button to open the guide, then press the Y button to take a screenshot.

Video: Press the Xbox Button to open the guide, then press the X button to record the last 30 seconds.

How to share a screenshot?

  1. Press the Xbox button 
  2. Press the View button to open "Capture options."
  3. Navigate to Manage captures. 
  4. Find the screenshot you want to upload and open it.
  5. Select the Share icon share to the Xbox Live Feed, Twitter or your OneDrive. See this guide for details.

For further instructions, visit: How to take a screenshot on Xbox

PlayStation 4

Screenshot: Press and hold the SHARE button for at least 1 second.

Video: Press the SHARE button twice to start recording. (More on the PS Share button.)

How to share a screenshot?

  1. Press the SHARE button, and then select [Upload Screenshot].
  2. Select a screenshot.
  3. Select an online service. This screen is displayed only when there are multiple online services available.
  4. Enter a comment, and then select [Upload].

For more further instructions, visit: How to take a screenshot on PS4


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