# iOS 26 Screenshot Features: A Comprehensive Guide to the New Full-Screen Preview Functionality
The latest iOS 26 software update for iPhone has unveiled a refreshed full-screen preview functionality for taking screenshots. This upgrade incorporates improved visual lookup capabilities, which can be advantageous but may also be considered a hassle for users who favor a speedier, less intrusive method of capturing images.
## Transitioning from Thumbnail to Full-Screen
In earlier iterations of iOS, particularly iOS 18 and prior, capturing a screenshot would present a diminutive, unobtrusive thumbnail in the corner of the display. This feature enabled users to swiftly record what they required without disrupting their workflow. With iOS 26, Apple has transitioned to a full-screen preview mode to highlight its new image lookup and visual intelligence capabilities.
When a screenshot is captured by pressing the side button and volume button together, the iPhone now automatically recognizes any text present in the image. Users can long-press on the recognized text for easy selection and copying. Furthermore, for devices featuring Apple Intelligence, new quick actions permit users to inquire about the content using ChatGPT or conduct an image search through Google or other search platforms. If the screenshot includes location data or a timestamp, shortcuts may also be provided to add events to the calendar or navigate using Maps.
While these functionalities can boost productivity, they might not be essential for every screenshot. Luckily, users can return to the prior thumbnail display.
## Steps to Disable Full-Screen iPhone Screenshot Mode
To turn off the full-screen screenshot experience and revert to the condensed thumbnail view, adhere to these instructions:
1. Launch the **Settings** app on your iPhone.
2. Go to **General**.
3. Choose **Screen Capture**.
4. Turn off the toggle for **Full-Screen Previews**.
With this option disabled, taking a screenshot will revert to the behavior experienced in earlier iOS versions, where a small thumbnail appears in the screen corner and automatically disappears after a few seconds. Users can still engage the full-screen experience by tapping on the thumbnail if they prefer to utilize the visual search functionalities.
## Additional Screenshot Settings
Alongside the full-screen preview toggle, iOS 26 brings forth a couple of other beneficial screenshot settings:
– **CarPlay Screenshots**: Users can toggle the ability to capture screenshots from a connected vehicle’s display while using CarPlay. When this feature is disabled, only screenshots of the iPhone’s actual screen will be saved.
– **Image Format Options**: Users can select the format for taken screenshots. Choices include HDR and SDR. HDR captures a broader dynamic range of on-screen content but saves the screenshot as a HEIF file. For those favoring a more compatible format, selecting the ‘SDR (Most Compatible)’ option will save screenshots as PNG files.
By modifying these settings, users can personalize their screenshot experience to better align with their preferences, striking a balance between functionality and convenience.
