Taking a screenshot on the iPad Pro M5 is something you'll do more often than you might expect. Whether you're saving a whiteboard from a class, capturing a split-screen layout, or grabbing a high-res image for reference, there are multiple ways to pull it off.
The 11-inch and 13-inch models work exactly the same way. Here's every method that works on the iPad Pro M5 running iPadOS 18.
Use the Button Combo
The physical button method is the fastest way to capture the screen. Press the Top button and the Volume Up button at the same time, then release both immediately. The screen flashes white and you'll hear a shutter click if your iPad isn't muted.
A thumbnail preview appears in the bottom-left corner. Tap it to open the Markup tools where you can crop, draw, or highlight. If you leave it alone, the screenshot saves directly to the Photos app under the Screenshots album.
This works on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models. The Top button is on the right edge, and the Volume buttons are on the left edge when the iPad is held in portrait orientation.
Use AssistiveTouch
If the button combo feels awkward or you want to avoid wearing out the physical buttons, AssistiveTouch is a solid backup. Open Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and turn it on. A semi-transparent floating button appears on screen.
Tap the floating button, then select Device > More > Screenshot. The capture includes everything on screen except the AssistiveTouch menu itself. You can also set a single-tap, double-tap, or long press on the floating button to trigger a screenshot directly without navigating through menus.
Use Back Tap
The iPad Pro M5 supports Back Tap just like recent iPhones. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Choose either Double Tap or Triple Tap, then select Screenshot from the action list.
Now you can capture a screenshot by tapping the back of your iPad two or three times. It works through most cases and is especially handy when you're holding the iPad with both hands in landscape mode.
Ask Siri
When your hands are dirty or you're using the iPad on a stand, voice control is the easiest route. Just say "Hey Siri, take a screenshot" and the iPad captures whatever is on screen. The image saves to Photos automatically.
This works even if Siri is set to show results silently. You don't need to unlock the iPad or touch anything.
Capture a Full-Page Screenshot
The iPad Pro M5's large screen is perfect for reading long documents, webpages, or emails, but you can only see part of it at once. Take a regular screenshot using any method above, then tap the preview thumbnail that appears.
At the top of the editing screen, you'll see two tabs: Screen and Full Page. Tap Full Page to capture everything from the top to the bottom of the document. This saves as a PDF, not an image. You can share it via Files, Mail, or any other app that supports PDFs.
The full-page capture works in Safari, Notes, and any app that supports scrollable content. It's one of the best features on iPadOS.
Edit and Share Your Screenshots
The preview thumbnail sticks around for about five seconds. Tap it to jump into Markup mode where you can crop, draw shapes, add text, or use the ruler for straight lines. The Apple Pencil works great for annotations if you're using one.
Tap the Share icon in the top-right corner of the Markup screen to send the screenshot via AirDrop, Messages, or Mail. All your screenshots live in Photos > Albums > Screenshots for easy browsing later.
Adjust How Screenshots Behave
If the shutter sound is annoying, flip the silent switch on the side of the iPad. With the mute switch engaged, screenshots are completely silent. You can also turn down the ringer volume using the volume buttons.
Full-page PDFs save to the Files app by default, but you can change that in the share sheet by selecting a different destination. Some users prefer sending them straight to iCloud Drive or a specific folder for cleaner organization.
That covers every way to take a screenshot on the iPad Pro M5. The button combo is the fastest day-to-day method, but Back Tap is the one that surprises people the most once they try it.