Taking a screenshot of your gameplay can be extremely helpful whenever you want to share your progress or achievements with your friends and peers. Screenshots also help you capture your best memories and save them to look back on in the future.
However, taking a screenshot can be tricky if you don’t know how to. This is especially true for gamers who have not used the Steam Deck for long. In this guide, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to take screenshots on your Steam Deck. So without further ado, let’s begin.
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Take a Screenshot on Steam Deck
Taking a screenshot on your Steam Deck is as easy as on your smartphone. Follow the steps below to take a screenshot on your Steam Deck:
- Locate the Steam button. It is a prominent oval button on the Steam Deck’s front.
- Find the R1 button on the right-hand shoulder of the device above the trigger button.
- Press and hold down the R1 and Steam buttons simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
- You will hear a sound and a notification at the bottom right-hand side of the screen indicating that a screenshot has been taken.
View Screenshots on Steam Deck
After taking the screenshot, you should be able to see it. If you don’t know how to view it, then what’s the use of taking the screenshot in the first place? Here’s how to view screenshots on your Steam Deck:
- Press the Steam button.
- From the menu that appears, select the Media option by scrolling down with the control stick and pressing the A button. This will take you to the Media Gallery, where you can view all of your screenshots.
- Use the L1 and R1 buttons to switch between public and private images.