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Can't get an image or meme to download? Want to share content but crop out private info? Take a screenshot and crop it before you save it! We'll walk you through how to crop a screenshot on iPhone and then save, share, or delete the image afterward.
Related: How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Computer (Mac, PC, iCloud & AirDrop)
Why You’ll Love This Tip
- Reduce clutter by cropping and sharing screenshots without saving them to your iPhone.
- Avoid duplicates by cropping an iPhone screenshot before saving it.
How to Crop a Screenshot before Saving or Sharing
If you need a reminder on how to do a screenshot on an iPhone, review those steps first and then come back and give this a try! For more iPhone tips and tricks, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.
Here's how to crop a screenshot on your iPhone:
- Take a screenshot of the content you want to save or share.
- Tap the thumbnail image that immediately appears in the lower-left corner of your screen.
- Tap and drag the white frame around your photo from any of the bold side or corner bars to crop out unwanted information.
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- If you want to share your screenshot, tap the Share icon.
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- Select your preferred app, such as Mail or Messages, and follow the on-screen prompts to share the screenshot.
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- If you'd like to save your screenshot or delete it, tap Done.
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- To save your screenshot to your Photos Library, tap Save to Photos.
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- To save your screenshot to a document folder, tap Save to Files.
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- Select the document folder you wish to save your screenshot in, and follow the on-screen prompts to save the screenshot.
- To delete your screenshot without saving, tap Delete Screenshot.
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This simple screenshot shortcut will help you make your screenshot cropping, saving, and sharing much more efficient.
