How to screenshot on Xbox One
If you’ve been wondering how to take a screenshot on your Xbox One console while playing games, then this article is for you. In this blog post, we will explain how to screenshot on Xbox one. Keep reading to know more.
To take a screenshot on your Xbox one console, you need to press the Xbox button (located at the center of your game controller) and the MENU button on the controller at the same time. Your screenshot will be taken and saved automatically to your CAPTURE GALLERY.
How to take a screenshot on my Xbox one when I’m not playing games
If you are not playing a game but you still want to take a screenshot on your Xbox one, follow the steps below;
- Press the Xbox button (located at the center of your game controller) to open the guide.
- Open the SNAP AN APP section, then select SCREENSHOTS and click on the START option.
- Once you click the START option, the screenshot will be taken automatically and saved to your capture gallery.
How do I take a screenshot on my Xbox One controller?
Taking a screenshot on your Xbox one controller is similar to the methods listed previously. All you need to do is press-hold the Xbox button, and the screenshot will be taken and then saved to your capture gallery.
Where do screenshots go in my Xbox?
Once you’ve taken a screenshot, it goes to the CAPTURE GALLERY on your Xbox app.
Why can’t I capture the game bar on my Xbox?
There are some reasons why you won’t be able to capture the game bar on your Xbox one.
The game bar is not enabled: if the game bar on your Xbox is not enabled, when you take a screenshot, it will not capture it. So to enable it,
- Go to SETTINGS on your Xbox and select GAMING.
- Go to the GAME BAR section and ensure that the setting that allows you to record game clips, broadcast using the game bar, and screenshot is enabled.
Another reason why you can’t capture your game bar might be because the audio settings on your console are not configured correctly.
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How do I transfer pictures from my phone to your Xbox One?
You need to connect your phone to your Xbox One if you want to transfer pictures from your phone to Xbox one.
- Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your Xbox one.
- Once it’s connected, go to the Photos app on your Xbox one console.
- Select the picture you wish to transfer and hold the MENU button on your game controller.
- Click on COPY TO DEVICE and choose your Xbox one as the destination for the pictures.
How to save the picture on Xbox?
You have to take a picture first before you can save it. Go to the open guide by pressing the Xbox button and selecting CAPTURE. You can choose the part of the screen you want to capture by using your right joystick on the game controller.
- Select A to take the picture.
- Once you have taken the picture, it will save automatically.
- Go to your Xbox GALLERY to see the picture there.
Conclusion
Taking a screenshot on your Xbox one console is a straightforward process, as seen above. This article has answered your question on how to take a screenshot on your Xbox one console. If you have any questions regarding this topic, kindly leave them in the comment section below.
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