How Can I Take a Screenshot on My Samsung S20?
At some point, you’ll want to take a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy S20, whether you want to record what you’re doing in an app, a game, or on your home screen. There are several ways to do this, and understanding the differences can be helpful. Smart capture, for example, allows you to capture a single page or display by scrolling down as you capture the image, as opposed to what’s just shown on the screen.
Ways to Take a Screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphone
There are several ways to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphone. We’ll break each step down in more detail below, but here are the methods:
Using the physical hardware buttons.With a palm swipe gesture.Using the Smart Capture tool for scrolling shots.By talking with Bixby, Samsung’s smart voice assistant.By talking to Google Assistant.With Smart Select in the Edge Panel.
How to Take a Screenshot on S20 With the Hardware Buttons
The most common and easiest way to take a screenshot is to press the physical buttons in a certain combination. Here’s how to do that: You can access your screenshots in the Samsung gallery.
How to Take a Screenshot on S20 With a Palm Swipe
Taking a screenshot with the palm swipe gesture will take some practice, but once you get used to it, it’s also a fairly easy way to capture what’s on the screen. Before you can use the gesture, however, you’ll need to double-check it’s enabled in the Samsung settings.
How to Enable the Palm Swipe Mode
To enable the palm gesture function:
How to Take a Screenshot With a Palm Swipe
Once you’re sure the function is enabled in settings, situate whatever you want to capture on the screen. You may need to practice the action before getting the hang of it. With your palm facing sideways, place the side of your hand in the center of the screen and swipe it across the display. If it worked you will see a snapshot animation on your screen, which will show for a second or two and then go away.
How to Take a Screenshot on S20 With Smart Capture
Smart Capture can be used to capture a huge wall of text or content, usually on a website. As the image is captured you can scroll down, creating a panoramic-style shot. You can also activate the mode using any one of the screenshot methods. For example, you can start Smart Capture by pressing the hardware buttons or with a palm swipe. It’s your choice. Before you can use Smart Capture, you’ll need to make sure the function is enabled.
How to Enable Smart Capture
To enable Smart Capture:
How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot With Smart Capture
Here’s how to take a scrolling Smart Capture of a website or application:
How to Use Bixby to Capture a Screenshot on the S20
Bixby is Samsung’s voice assistant, similar to Siri or Alexa. You can use the tool to take a screenshot with a simple voice command, but first, you’ll need to make sure the function is enabled.
How to Enable Voice Commands With Bixby
Let’s get the voice commands enabled.
How to Take a Screenshot With Bixby on Galaxy S20
To call upon Bixby for screenshots:
How to Use Google Assistant to Capture a Screenshot on S20
Besides Bixby, the Galaxy S20 also has Google’s voice assistant on the device. You use this tool to issue voice commands and capture a screenshot, just like you can with Bixby. Here’s how to use Google Assistant to take a screenshot:
How to Take a Screenshot Using Smart Select on S20
The Samsung Smart Select feature lets you capture a screenshot and choose what will be included. This is a great way to capture a small portion of the screen, select elements, or censor content you don’t want to be included. First, you’ll need to make sure the function is enabled.
How to Enable Smart Select on Galaxy S20
Here’s how to turn on the Samsung Smart Select function:
How to Use Smart Select to Take a Screenshot on Galaxy S20
Here’s how to take a more personalized screenshot using the Smart Select tool:
