How to Take a Screenshot on Nintendo Switch
Taking a screenshot is super easy with the Nintendo Switch, provided you know what button to press:
On the Joy-Con controller: The left Joy-Con has a dedicated screenshot button. It’s square and located near the bottom of the controller, underneath the directional buttons.On a Pro Controller: The screenshot button is located just left of the center of the controller, above the directional pad.
Once you’ve pressed the screenshot button on either controller, you’ll hear a camera shutter sound and a notification will pop up in the top left of your Switch’s screen stating “Capture Taken.”
How to View Your Screenshots on the Nintendo Switch
All of your screenshots can be found in the Nintendo Switch’s Album App. To view your screenshots, select the Album icon (looks like a box with a sideways heat) at the bottom of the Switch’s Home Screen. If you have many screenshots, you can filter them within the album so it’s easier to look through. Tap Filter or press the Y button, then select which filter you want to use. You can choose to look at:
Screenshots OnlyVideos OnlySystem Memory: Images stored on the Switch itselfMicroSD Card: Images stored on your Switch’s removable microSD cardSpecific Game Screenshots: So you can browse according to the game you played.
How to Edit a Screenshot on Your Nintendo Switch
It’s possible to add text to your screenshots before sharing them. Here’s how.
How to Share the Screenshot on Facebook or Twitter
Once you’ve selected the screenshot, you can share it easily with others using a couple of different methods. Here’s how to share it via social media networks like Facebook or Twitter.
How to Copy a Screenshot to a MicroSD Card
Sometimes, you might want to move your screenshots to a microSD card rather than leave it on your console. This is useful because you can remove the microSD card and place it into your PC or laptop, like you can with a digital camera’s memory card.
