How to take a screenshot on your Fire tablet

Whether you want to save a copy of your airline ticket or text a meme to a friend, taking a screenshot on your Fire tablet is an easy and convenient way to share information. We'll show you how. Here at Asurion, we're your one-stop shop for maximizing, troubleshooting, and fixing your tech. From how to make your phone charge faster to how to stop annoying spam text messages, our experts offer 24/7 help to millions. Here's their step-by-step guide for how to take a screenshot on your Fire tablet.

How to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire tablet using buttons

Follow these steps for Fire tablets from 2013 to the current version:

1. With your device turned on, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time for one second, then release.
2. If the screenshot attempt was successful, you'll hear a camera shutter sound (if the volume is turned up), see a flash, and see a small version of the image appear in the center of the screen.
3. Your screenshot automatically saves to your photo gallery. To see it, tap the Photos app.

How to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire tablet HD 10 model

To take a screenshot using an HD 10 model, you can use the method listed above or follow these steps:

1. With your device turned on, press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap Screenshot on the menu that pops up on the side of the screen.
3. You'll hear a beep, then the image will appear in the center of the screen.
4. Your screenshot automatically saves to your photo gallery. To see it, tap the Photos app.