iOS 26 Improves Screenshots in Three Ways

iOS 26 introduces a new Screen Capture menu in the Settings app under General, featuring several useful options. One of the options is to capture HDR screenshots, which will display with full dynamic range on newer iPhone models and supported devices. HDR screenshots use the HEIF image format, while SDR screenshots are saved as PNG files. Another option is to opt-in for CarPlay screenshots, as they are no longer captured by default. When taking a screenshot on an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, users can identify content within the screenshot. The Visual Intelligence feature offers options such as asking ChatGPT about content, conducting an image search, and highlighting a specific object to search for. The screenshot interface has been redesigned, with Visual Intelligence options displayed at the bottom of the screen. Users can also choose to turn off full-screen previews and have screenshots appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen instead. iOS 26 is currently in beta, with the update expected in September. The new features are part of the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 roundups.