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How to Take a Partial Screenshot on iPad (iPadOS)

Capture only the area you need instead of the full screen.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

iOS doesn't offer a start-of-capture region selector the way desktop platforms do — instead, you capture first and crop after. After pressing the screenshot buttons, tapping the thumbnail preview before it disappears opens a crop editor with drag handles on every corner and side, along with auto-detected crop suggestions for common aspect ratios. The cropped version saves in place of the full screenshot by default, so if you need the original, tap Done > Save to Photos first before cropping.

Quick Steps

Follow in order for the fastest result.

  1. 1Take a full screenshot, tap the preview thumbnail before it disappears, then use the Crop handles to trim to the desired area.
  2. 2Release to capture. The image copies to clipboard and a preview appears for light editing.
  3. 3Click the notification to annotate or paste directly into email, docs, or messaging apps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I screenshot only part of the screen on iPad (iPadOS)?
Take a full screenshot, then immediately tap the thumbnail preview in the corner and use the crop handles to trim it to the section you need.
Can I capture a specific window on iPad (iPadOS)?
Partial and window capture is handled through the built-in screenshot editor after taking a full screenshot.
How do I screenshot a scrolling page on iPad (iPadOS)?
Built-in tools capture the visible screen area only. For a full-page web screenshot, use a browser extension or the browser developer tools.
Does iPad (iPadOS) automatically copy partial screenshots to clipboard?
Partial screenshots are copied to clipboard and can be pasted directly into documents, emails, or chat apps.

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