Draw on a Screenshot (Android)

Draw on a Screenshot (Android)

On an Android smartphone, make a screenshot even clearer or more fun by drawing on the photo.


A screenshot is, as it were, a photograph of what is on the screen. It is also called a screenshot called. People use screenshots for different purposes. For example, it is useful to send a question to a helpdesk. But you can also take a screenshot of a recipe on the internet. It is also possible to draw on the screenshot. Useful to clarify something.

Take a screenshot like this and draw on it:

  • Make sure what you want to take a screenshot of is visible on the screen.
  • Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time for 1 to 2 seconds.
  • The screenshot is taken and is displayed.
  • Tap at the bottom op pencil icon. Note that this button is only briefly displayed.
  • The first time, Android requests access to photos, media, and files on the device. Tap on To allow.
  • Move your finger over the screenshot to draw.
  • Prefer a different medium, size or color? The menu appears if you do not touch the screen for a few seconds. Tap the pencil icon at the bottom.
  • The top middle row shows various drawing tools. Tap the desired tool.
  • Tap the desired thickness in the top row.
  • Select the desired color in the bottom.
  • Then tap the cross and start drawing.
  • Delete something? Tap the eraser icon, then tap the part of the drawing that needs to be removed.
  • Is the screenshot to your liking? Tap the down arrow at the bottom to save the image.

The screenshot is saved.

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