What to know

  • iOS 26 introduces a setting to disable full-screen screenshot previews.
  • This feature helps users avoid interruptions when taking multiple screenshots.
  • The option is available in the Screenshots section of the Settings app.
  • Users can still access and edit screenshots from the Photos app after disabling previews.

With the release of iOS 26, Apple is giving iPhone users more control over how screenshots appear. If you’ve ever found the full-screen preview that pops up after taking a screenshot to be distracting, you’ll appreciate this new option. Now, you can turn off those previews entirely, making it easier to capture multiple screenshots in quick succession or simply keep your workflow uninterrupted.

Here’s how it works: after updating to iOS 26, head to the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on “Screenshots.” Inside, you’ll see a new toggle labeled “Show Full-Screen Previews.” By default, this is turned on, just like in previous versions of iOS. If you switch it off, the familiar preview that usually appears in the bottom-left corner of your screen after taking a screenshot will no longer show up.

This change is especially useful for anyone who regularly takes multiple screenshots in a row. Previously, the preview would linger on the screen, sometimes getting in the way of what you wanted to capture next. Now, with the preview disabled, you can keep snapping screenshots without any interruptions or overlays.

It’s important to note that disabling the preview doesn’t mean your screenshots disappear. They’re still saved automatically to your Photos app, just as before. You can open the Photos app at any time to view, edit, or share your screenshots. The only thing that changes is the absence of the immediate preview and editing tools that used to pop up right after you took the screenshot.

This small but thoughtful tweak is part of Apple’s ongoing effort to give users more customization and control over their devices. If you ever want the previews back, you can simply return to the Settings app and toggle the option back on.

iOS 26 is currently rolling out to supported iPhones, so if you haven’t seen the new option yet, make sure your device is up to date. For those who rely on screenshots for work, communication, or creativity, this new setting could make your daily routine just a little bit smoother.