How to Take a Screenshot on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Quick answer: Open the screen you want to capture, then press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time. The Pixel 10 Pro XL saves the screenshot and shows a preview in the lower-left corner.

Use the Pixel 10 Pro XL screenshot buttons

Open the app or screen you want to capture.
Press Power and Volume down simultaneously.
Release both buttons after the screen flashes or the capture completes.
Tap the preview at the lower left to view, edit, or share the image.

Press the buttons together rather than holding Power first. If the power menu appears, cancel it and try again with a quicker simultaneous press.

Take a long or scrolling screenshot

Scrolling capture works on Android 12 and later on screens that support scrolling.

Take a normal screenshot with Power + Volume down.
Tap Capture more at the bottom of the preview.
Drag the crop handles or guidelines to include more of the page.
Tap Save when the selected area contains everything you need.

Capture more may not appear in apps or views that do not expose a scrollable page. Try it in a long web page, document, or conversation; a fixed dialog or a game screen may only allow a regular screenshot.

Screenshot without pressing hardware buttons

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to open the recent-apps view.
Select the app you want to capture.
Tap Screenshot.

Tap Overview (the square or recent-apps button).
Select the open app.
Tap Screenshot.

This method is useful when a case makes the side buttons hard to press or when you want an on-screen control.

Take a screenshot with your voice

Say “Hey Google, take a screenshot” while the screen you want is open. Google Assistant captures the current screen. Voice control can be useful when your hands are occupied, but it depends on Assistant being available and able to hear the command.

Immediately after capture, tap the lower-left preview. From there you can inspect the image, crop it, mark it up, or share it with another app. For a scrolling screenshot, review the entire selected area before saving so that the start and end points are correct.

Where screenshots are saved

Open Google Photos, then go to Collections → On this device → Screenshots. New captures are stored in that Screenshots folder, where you can open, edit, back up, or share them.

Which method should you use?

Method	Speed	Hands or settings needed	Scrolling support
Power + Volume down	Fastest	Both buttons	Yes, tap Capture more when offered
Gesture navigation	Fast	Gesture navigation enabled	Yes, when the app supports it
Three-button navigation	Fast	Three-button navigation enabled	Yes, when the app supports it
“Hey Google”	Convenient	Voice Assistant available	Normally starts with a regular screenshot

Troubleshooting Pixel 10 Pro XL screenshots

The screenshot does not happen

Press Power and Volume down at exactly the same time. A slow or uneven press can open the power menu or change the volume instead. If needed, use the Overview screen’s Screenshot button instead.

You held Power before pressing Volume down. Dismiss the menu, return to the target screen, and make one quick simultaneous press.

Capture more is missing

The feature requires Android 12 or later and a screen that supports scrolling. Some apps intentionally expose only a fixed view. Take a regular screenshot or use the app’s own export feature.

The preview disappeared

Open Google Photos and browse to Collections → On this device → Screenshots. The preview is temporary; the saved image remains in that folder.

The voice command is not recognized

Make sure Google Assistant is available, speak the phrase while the desired screen is visible, and try the button or navigation method if the phone cannot hear or process the request.

A protected screen is blank or blocked

Some apps restrict screen capture for security. In that case, use an approved export, download, or share function provided by the app.

Tips for cleaner, more reliable captures

Close transient menus and notifications before capturing.
For a long page, scroll to the top first, then use Capture more so the result starts at the intended position.
Review the preview before sharing to check that private notifications or account details are not visible.
Use the hardware shortcut for speed; use navigation controls when buttons are difficult to press.
Scrolling screenshots can be larger than regular screenshots, so allow extra storage when capturing long documents.

Or skip the browser setup

If what you need is a screenshot of a web page rather than the physical Pixel display, ScreenshotNeo returns a clean image or PDF from one request. It handles the browser work for you.

See the full parameter list in the ScreenshotNeo documentation.

cURL

curl -G "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot" -d access_key=YOUR_API_KEY --data-urlencode url=https://stripe.com -o shot.webp

Python

import requests

r = requests.get(
    "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot",
    params={"access_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "url": "https://stripe.com"},
    timeout=90,
)
r.raise_for_status()
open("shot.webp", "wb").write(r.content)

Node.js

const q = new URLSearchParams({
  access_key: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  url: 'https://stripe.com'
});
const res = await fetch(`https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot?${q}`);
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`Screenshot failed: ${res.status}`);
const data = Buffer.from(await res.arrayBuffer());
require('fs').writeFileSync('shot.webp', data);

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FAQ

What are the Pixel 10 Pro XL screenshot buttons?

Press Power and Volume down together.

Can I screenshot without buttons?

Yes. Use Screenshot from the recent-apps screen with gesture or three-button navigation, or say “Hey Google, take a screenshot.”

How do I screenshot an entire page?

Take a normal screenshot, tap Capture more, adjust the crop guides, and save. The option requires Android 12 or later and a scrollable screen.

Where do I find screenshots later?

In Google Photos, open Collections → On this device → Screenshots.

Does every app support scrolling screenshots?

No. The app or screen must expose scrollable content for Capture more to appear.