How To Disable Screenshot Preview on iOS 26

Getting tired of that annoying screenshot preview pop-up showing up every time you snap a shot on your iPhone running iOS 26? Yeah, it’s kind of frustrating, especially if you’re used to capturing quick images without interruptions. Apparently, Apple added this feature—probably to make editing and sharing easier on the fly—but for some folks, it just gets in the way. This guide is supposed to help you disable that little preview so you can take screenshots more seamlessly, like before. Results should be straightforward: screenshots save straight to your Photos app without that pop-up blocking your view. Not sure why Apple had to make it so complicated, but hey, at least there’s a workaround.

How to Disable the Screenshot Preview in iOS 26

Open the Settings App

First things first, find and tap on Settings. Usually, it’s the gear icon on your Home Screen. This is where all the magic happens—you’ll find almost everything related to your device’s customization here. If your iPhone’s on iOS 26, the process is pretty much the same as recent versions.

Navigate to Accessibility Menu

Once inside Settings, scroll down and tap on Accessibility. Yeah, Apple moved some options around in recent updates, and oddly enough, this setting isn’t under General anymore—at least on the latest iOS. Inside Accessibility, look for a section called Touch. That’s where you find the option to tweak how screenshots behave.

Look for “AssistiveTouch” or “Touch Accommodations”

Now here’s where some weirdness kicks in. The screen preview toggle isn’t directly in a main menu. Instead, it’s tied into options like AssistiveTouch or Touch Accommodations. If you’re used to going straight to Screen Capture—which isn’t a standard setting anymore—you might need to look for a third-party app or a dedicated setting inside these menus. But wait, because on iOS 26, Apple has basically hidden this feature behind the development of “Quick Note” and “Live Text” settings. So, the trick is to disable the “Screenshot Preview” toggle inside the main menu of your screen recording or accessibility settings, if available. Honestly, on some setups it’s a matter of toggling a switch called Show Preview or similar. If it’s not there, then it’s a matter of waiting for the latest software update or using a workaround.

Note: You might also find this option under Settings > Photos or Capture & Edit options (if any).

Use a Third-Party App or Shortcut for More Control

Because of course, Apple doesn’t always make this straightforward. If nothing works, some users resort to third-party apps like Winhance or tweak their settings with a custom shortcut. There are even some jailbreak tweaks if you’re into that, but for most, it’s just about digging around in the Accessibility menu. Sometimes, toggling your device off and back on after making changes can help the system register the new setting—because Apple loves making things harder than they need to be.

Verify the Change

Finally, test it out. Press the usual buttons (Side Button + Volume Up) and see if the preview pops up. If you did everything right, your screenshot should just save quietly and instantly. If it still shows up, double-check that you saved your changes, and sometimes clearing background apps or rebooting might help. On some models, this process is a bit flaky the first time, then it works after a reboot or update.

Extra Tips & Common Issues

Make sure your device’s running the latest iOS 26 update, since some features are locked behind newer patches.
If the preview still shows after turning it off, try force quitting the Photos or Screen Recording Apps, then redo the setting change.
Remember, disabling the preview means you won’t get that handy quick edit window after each screenshot, so your only option is to grab it from the Photos app later.

Wrap-up

Disabling that annoying screenshot preview can make a huge difference in how smoothly you can capture and process images, especially if you’re taking a lot of screenshots. Apple’s not making it super obvious, and their menu paths keep shifting around, but poking around in Accessibility and display settings seems to do the trick. Sometimes a reboot or update helps finalize the changes too. If this gets one update moving, mission accomplished. Fingers crossed this helps someone save a little time and frustration.

Summary

Check the Settings menu for toggles related to Screenshots / Previews.
Explore Accessibility > Touch for possible options.
Use third-party apps or shortcuts if built-in options are missing.
Test after each change, and reboot if necessary.