can't edit screenshot in 12 inch ipad pro M1 (not always happened)

Hi ,

I’m encountering an issue with the screenshot editing feature on my iPad. My usual process involves:

  1. Taking a screenshot.
  2. Cropping or editing the screenshot.
  3. Using the "Copy and Delete" option.
  4. Pasting the screenshot into another app from the clipboard.


However, this method doesn’t always work as expected. Sometimes, after doing screenshot , the screenshot disappears and goes directly to Photos instead of staying to be edited.

This issue has been persistent since iPadOS 16 and continues to occur even now on iPadOS 18.2. I’ve already tried performing a factory reset back in 2023, but it didn’t resolve the issue.

Has anyone else faced this problem? Are there any additional troubleshooting steps or fixes I can try? I’d appreciate your help in resolving this.

Thank you!

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 28, 2024 2:28 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2024 4:43 PM

Hello, you have a few seconds (about 5 seconds) to tap the thumbnail in the bottom left of the screen to start processing it, otherwise it will be automatically saved to Photos (where you could edit it if you card to).


Once you tap the thumbnail, you can take your time and edit it, mark it up and choose where to save it.

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Dec 28, 2024 4:43 PM in response to pujo

Hello, you have a few seconds (about 5 seconds) to tap the thumbnail in the bottom left of the screen to start processing it, otherwise it will be automatically saved to Photos (where you could edit it if you card to).


Once you tap the thumbnail, you can take your time and edit it, mark it up and choose where to save it.

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can't edit screenshot in 12 inch ipad pro M1 (not always happened)

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