What To Know

Live FaceTime Photos must be enabled on both devices before you can take photos during a FaceTime call.
You can take screenshots or FaceTime Live Photos while on a FaceTime call.
Both FaceTime photos and screenshots can be found in the Photos app, sorted by the date you took them.

FaceTime screenshots and Live FaceTime photos are a fun way to keep memories of calls with friends and loved ones, but where do FaceTime photos go once you've taken them? Here's where FaceTime screenshots and photos go, and how to find them in just a few easy steps.

How to Enable Pictures on FaceTime

Before we begin searching for FaceTime photos, you need to make sure that you've enabled FaceTime photos. FaceTime photos must be enabled on both devices before you can take Live Photos or regular pictures on FaceTime calls. If not, you can still take a FaceTime screenshot during the call.

Note:

If your FaceTime photos aren't saving, it could be that your device doesn't have enough storage. Another possibility could be you have encountered a bug. In that case, it is recommended that you disable FaceTime, then re-enable it, and restart your iPhone.

Where Do FaceTime Photos Go?

Whether the FaceTime pictures are still, Live, or screenshots, you'll find them in your Photos app Library. Now, here's how to find where FaceTime photos go:

Tap the Photos app to open it.
Tap the Library tab.
If you took your FaceTime screenshots or photos in the past, you can tap the Photos app More icon.
Tap Zoom Out to see more of your Photos app Library and find your FaceTime photos, or use the Photos search feature.

That was easy, eh? Now, if you are ever wondering where your FaceTime photos go, you can easily find them. Next, you can save them to your Favorites, or share them with friends and family! Check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Photos app and FaceTime tutorials.

FAQ

Can I use FaceTime on my Apple Watch? Yes, and we have a guide for using FaceTime on Apple Watch, though at this time the watch is limited to FaceTime Audio.
Does FaceTime have Call Waiting? Yes, you can use Call Waiting in FaceTime, after a fashion. You can tap Decline or End and Accept while in your FaceTime call.
I've heard about Live Translation in FaceTime. How do I use it? First, you'll need to update to iOS 26, then start a FaceTime call, tap the More icon, and then tap Live Translation.