There are 5 easy ways to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 8 Pro phone as well as several cool tips tricks and best hidden features to get a screenshot in the fastest way:
Use GooglePlay apps
Use Capture+ icon at notification bar
Use buttons
Google Assistant
Gesture
We know you're smart. This is why there will be no instructions like select the screen you want to save or switch on your device. No nonsense. Just the necessary information how to make a screenshot on the Google Pixel 8 Pro phone.
Use buttons
Probably the easiest way to take a screenshot is to use the buttons. Press the Volume Down and Power buttons and hold them down until you capture a screenshot. You can also use this method to make a scroll screenshot.
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If the main way to take a screenshot not work and you can't find image let's go further.
Use Power button
Press the Power button for a few seconds, then touch the Screenshot icon at the bottom of the screen. The screenshot will be captured.
Click to zoom in
Google Assistant
The laziest option is to use Google Assistant. Just say OK Google and then Take a screenshot. The gadget will do all the work for you.
Use apps
You can can download and install additional screenshot apps which are a lot in Google Play: Private Screenshots, Screenshot touch, Screen Master, Screenshot Easy, Screenshot Pro and more... They all have instructions on how to use them to make a screenshot and save the picture.
How do I share my screenshots? Depending on the Android version and the built-in shell, sending screenshots may differ. In lastest versions of Android (9 or 10), the smart menu will appear after you take a screenshot instantly. There you need to select the appropriate icon for sharing. Or just open the gallery app on your gadget.
Where can I find screenshots I made? If you can't find the screenshots you took, don't despair. The phone can save screenshots to different places. Again, it all depends on custom shells. A pure Android throws pictures into the gallery (DCIM). Other shells can save screenshots to a separate folder for your comfort.
These methods work with phones of all operators.
AT&T
Sprint
TracFone
Metro
Verizon Wireless
Cricket Wireless
Simple Mobile
Virgin mobile
T-Mobile
Google Pixel 8 Pro has a screen resolution 1344 x 2992 points. So the screenshot will be the same size. The file will take up 0.4 megabytes of space in the memory of the phone or on the microSD card.
Some pictures or video from this post may not exactly match your phone model. However, they have typical details that will help you get the desired result.