In iOS 26 a way to save screen shot to Photos app?

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In iOS 26 a way to save screen shot to Photos app?

Recently installed iOS 26.2. Lotsa confusing stuff. Specifically at the moment, I just took a screenshot I wanted to upload to the web. I find no way to save it to photos. Unlike in pre-iOS 26 it is not offered in the screenshot itself. I copied it to the Files app thinking it would have an option to save it to photos there. Nope. I sent it to me in an email. Mail always offered the option to save images to the Photos app. Nope. It tried editing the actions menu, thinking I would be able to add Save to Photos there. Lotsa other actions I’d like to add that are not there. So, HELP!

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 14, 2026 1:28 PM

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Phil0124

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Jan 14, 2026 1:52 PM in response to EricWeir

When you take a screen shot, it should open in the Preview view, If you tap on the checkmark at the top right, the menu there has a "Save to Photos" option.

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Mac Jim ID

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Jan 14, 2026 2:06 PM in response to EricWeir

After it is saved to Photos when you take a screenshot, make sure you can view them by tapping the Filter button (3 lines) on the top your Library in Photos and choosing View Options. Here is a screenshot to make sure you have them included.

You can also view them in Photos by going to Collections and then viewing just the Screenshots there.

Take a screenshot on iPad - Apple Support

Did the Preview pane open automatically after you took the screenshot or did you tap small thumbnail that appeared in the lower left corner after taking the screenshot?

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