Taking a screenshot on your iPad 10th generation is a fundamental skill, perfect for saving notes, capturing a funny moment from a video, or sharing a recipe. While the button method is the go-to, iPadOS offers a few other clever ways to grab what's on your screen, and knowing them all makes the process seamless.
Press the Button Combo
The quickest way is to press the Top button and the Volume Up button at the exact same time, then release them both immediately. You'll see a quick flash and hear a camera shutter sound if your iPad isn't on silent. A small preview thumbnail will pop up in the bottom-left corner of the display.
You can tap that thumbnail to jump right into editing, where you can crop, draw, or add text. If you just swipe the preview away, the screenshot saves directly to your Photos app in the Screenshots album.
Use AssistiveTouch
If the button combination is tricky for you, or if a button isn't working properly, AssistiveTouch is a great software alternative. First, you need to enable it by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and turning the switch on. A small, movable button will appear on your screen.
Tap that floating button, then navigate to Device > More > Screenshot. Your iPad will capture everything on the screen except the AssistiveTouch menu itself. For even faster access, you can customize the button so a double-tap or a long press takes a screenshot directly.
Use the Apple Pencil
If you have an Apple Pencil, it offers the most intuitive screenshot method. Simply swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner of the screen with the Pencil tip. Your iPad will instantly capture the screen and open the markup editor, ready for you to annotate.
This works with both the 1st and 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Just remember, if you're using the 1st gen Pencil with your iPad 10, you'll need the USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter to pair and charge it.
Ask Siri
When your hands are busy, you can use your voice. Just say "Hey Siri, take a screenshot." Siri will capture whatever is currently displayed on your iPad screen and save it to your Photos library automatically. This works regardless of whether Siri is set to respond aloud or just show text on screen.
Capture a Full-Page Screenshot in Safari
When you're on a long webpage, email, or note that scrolls, you can capture the entire document. First, take a regular screenshot using any method. Then, tap the preview thumbnail that appears.
At the top of the editing screen, you'll see two options: Screen and Full Page. Tap Full Page to save the whole scrollable content. This saves as a PDF file, which you can then mark up, share, or store in the Files app.
Edit and Organize Your Screenshots
The instant preview is your gateway to quick edits. Tapping it opens a suite of tools where you can crop, use a pen or highlighter, add text, or even magnify a section. The share icon lets you send the image via AirDrop, Messages, or any other app right from there.
All your screenshots are collected in the Photos app under the Screenshots album. This makes it easy to find, delete, or batch share them later. I'd recommend clearing this album out every so often to save space, as screenshots can add up quickly.
Adjust a Few Key Settings
To silence the shutter sound, simply flip the mute switch on the top edge of your iPad. With the switch engaged, screenshots will be taken quietly. You can also turn off the floating preview thumbnail if you find it distracting.
To do that, go to Settings > General > Multitasking & Gestures and turn off the Show Screenshot Previews option. The screenshots will still save, but you won't see the temporary thumbnail after capturing.
