How do I stop screenshots from autosaving?

When I take a screenshot and share it with someone, the photo automatically saves to my camera roll and does not give me the option to delete it. I would like to turn this off so I do not have to then go in to my photos app and delete it.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 7:32 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2025 8:01 AM

When I take a screenshot it first appears in the corner of the Photos screen:

(A photo of my iPad-- I can't get a screenshot of a screenshot on my phone!)


And when I tap on the screenshot within a few seconds, I'm given the chance to share or trash or markup the picture.


I also get a "Done" button. That Button has

Choices, including "Delete"


On the other hand, if I don't tap on that little screenshot image in the lower corner right after I make the image, then it is saved so I can deal with it later.


How is this different for you?



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Oct 9, 2025 8:01 AM in response to kylaholland

When I take a screenshot it first appears in the corner of the Photos screen:

(A photo of my iPad-- I can't get a screenshot of a screenshot on my phone!)


And when I tap on the screenshot within a few seconds, I'm given the chance to share or trash or markup the picture.


I also get a "Done" button. That Button has

Choices, including "Delete"


On the other hand, if I don't tap on that little screenshot image in the lower corner right after I make the image, then it is saved so I can deal with it later.


How is this different for you?



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