FaceTime is a video calling app designed by Apple Inc. for its iOS, iPad, and macOS operating systems, allowing users to make voice and video calls to other app users through either Wi-Fi or cellular connections.

Taking a FaceTime call screenshot can be a great way to save a memorable moment or document the conversation. This guide will teach you how to capture a screenshot during a FaceTime video call on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. So, let's get started.

How to take a short or long FaceTime call screenshot on iPhone/iPad

Capturing a screenshot on your iPhone or iPad during a FaceTime call is effortless, thanks to the built-in screenshot feature provided by iOS. All you need to do is follow these easy steps:

Step 1. Unlock your iPhone or iPad and open a FaceTime video call.

Step 2. If you have an iPhone/iPad with Touch ID, press the "Home" and "Power" buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot of your short or long FaceTime call. If your iPhone/iPad has a Face ID, you can take a Facetime call screenshot by pressing the "Volume Up" and "Power" buttons at the same time.

iPhone touch id and face id

Step 3. Find the screenshot in the Photos app of your iPhone/iPad.

How to do a FaceTime call screenshot on Mac

Capturing a screenshot during a FaceTime call on a Mac can be done in several ways. If you require a fast method, utilize the keyboard shortcuts that activate the inbuilt screen capture functions. If you want to edit the screenshot, it is recommended to use a third-party tool such as Awesome Screenshot & Recorder.

Capture a FaceTime Screenshot on Mac with keyboard hotkeys (quick but limited)

Even though it may not have every editing tool, taking a FaceTime call screenshot can be done quickly with keyboard hotkeys. You have the option to capture the full screen, just the FaceTime window, or any specific section you choose. Please see the instructions below.

Step 1. Open a FaceTime video call on your Mac.

Step 2. Take a screenshot as you want.

To take a screenshot of your entire screen, including the FaceTime call: press the "Shift", "Command," and "3" keys simultaneously.
To capture a screenshot of your FaceTime window: press the "Shift", "Command," and "4" keys simultaneously, and then press the spacebar. This will allow you to click on the FaceTime window to capture it.
To capture a selected area of the screen: press the "Shift", "Command," and "4" keys at the same time, then use the cursor to select a specific area of the screen to capture. When you have chosen the area you want to capture, release the mouse or trackpad button to take the screenshot.

Step 3. The screenshot will be saved as a .png file on your desktop. You can find it by opening the "Finder" app and navigating to the "Desktop" folder.

Capture a FaceTime Screenshot on Mac with Awesome Screenshot & Recorder (Comprehensive solution)

If you require more functionality than just capturing screenshots, such as image editing and cloud storage, then you should consider using Awesome Screenshot & Recorder. This browser extension offers a range of features to enhance your screenshot and screen recording experience.

Awesome Screenshot & Recorder can be used on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and it allows users to capture and annotate screenshots, record and edit screen videos, and share files with others through cloud storage.

To capture a screenshot of a FaceTime call on Mac, you have the option of taking a full page screenshot, a selected region, or a specific window. Once captured, you can use the annotation tools to add text, arrows, shapes, or other graphics, and also blur out sensitive information or obscure details using the pixelation tool.

Awesome Screenshot & Recorder

One extension for all your screen recordings & screenshots

Record screen and capture screenshots easily
Edit videos/images quickly
Store videos/images to the cloud and share instantly

Here is how to take a FaceTime call screenshot on Mac with Awesome Screenshot & Recorder.

Step 1. Make sure you have the Awesome Screenshot & Recorder extension installed on your browser. Sign in to it or create an account.

Step 2. Open FaceTime on your Mac and start a call.

Step 3. Click on the Awesome Screenshot & Recorder icon in the browser toolbar to launch the extension. Click the "Capture" button and choose "Entire Screen & App Window". This will open a “Choose what to share” window.

awesome extension capture entire screen and app window

Step 4. In the “Choose what to share” window, click on the “Window” tab, select the FaceTime call window, then click “Share” to capture the FaceTime screenshot.

Step 5. Once the screenshot is captured, it will open in the Awesome Screenshot & Recorder editor. You can use the annotation tools to add text, arrows, shapes, and other graphics to your screenshot. When you are finished, click on the "Done" button.

awesome screenshot and recorder annotation tool

Step 6. You can choose to Download it to your Mac, Copy or Print it directly, or Upload it to the cloud storage for easy sharing.

scrolling screenshot awesome extension saving options

If you have uploaded your screenshots to Awesome Screenshot & Recorder’s cloud storage, you can check and manage the files in “My Items” anytime!

Bonus tip: How to take live photos of a FaceTime call

Do you know that the iPhone/iPad allows you to take live photos of your FaceTime call? Live photos are a feature on certain iOS and iPadOS devices that allow you to capture a short video clip along with a still image. When you take a live photo, your device captures a series of images before and after the photo is taken, creating a small video clip that lasts for about 1.5 seconds. You can then view the live photo as a still image, or by pressing and holding the image, you can see the short video clip.

Now, let’s see how to take a live photo of a FaceTime call.

Step 1. Allow FaceTime Live Photos features on your iPhone/iPad. To do this, you can go to the Settings app, choose FaceTime and then enable FaceTime Live Photos.

enable facetime live photos in iPhone Step 2. Start a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 3. A camera icon appears on the left of your FaceTime call window. You can tap on it to take a live photo of the FaceTime call.

Note: If you don't see the camera icon, you should ask the people you are calling to enable the FaceTime Live Photos to feature on his/her side.

FAQs

1. Can someone see if you screenshot on FaceTime?

A user can't know if someone else has taken a screenshot of their screen during a FaceTime call.

2. How to tell if someone screenshots FaceTime?

No, there is no built-in feature in FaceTime or any other iOS or macOS app that would allow you to see if someone has taken a screenshot of your screen.

While it is possible to take a screenshot of any screen on an iOS or macOS device, including a FaceTime call, the other person will not be notified or alerted in any way.

Suppose you are concerned about someone taking a screenshot of your screen during a FaceTime call. Consider using another messaging or communication app that offers end-to-end encryption or other privacy features.

3. Where do I find my FaceTime screenshots?

Any screenshots you take on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will be saved to the Photos app. To find your screenshots, open the Photos app and tap on the "Albums" tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down and tap on the "Screenshots" album to view the screenshots you have taken on your device.

On a Mac, screenshots are saved to the desktop by default. To find your screenshots, go to the desktop and look for any files with the name "Screenshot" followed by a number and the file extension ".png". You can also use the Spotlight search feature to find specific screenshots by pressing Command-Space to open the search field and typing in "screenshot".

It's important to note that if you take a screenshot of a FaceTime call, the screenshot will be saved to your device just like any other screenshot. The screenshot will not be saved within the FaceTime app or any other app.

How to Take a Facetime call Screenshot on iPhone/iPad/Mac

Miley Shen

Miley Shen