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While the first few generations of the Kindle Fire did not support screen captures, it's possible to take screenshots on Amazon Fire Tablets made after 2012. Whether you have an Amazon Fire HD or Fire HDX tablet, you can capture, save, and share what you see on your screen. The original Kindle Fire is no longer in production, but the Amazon Fire Tablet is still called Kindle Fire. Fire HD and Fire HDX tablets are referred to as Kindle Fire in this tutorial since the process to take screenshots is the same. How to Take and Save a Kindle Fire ScreenshotTo take a Kindle Fire screenshot, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time for a second. You'll hear a chime and see a small image of the screenshot appear briefly in the center of the screen. The screenshot is automatically saved to your device's internal storage. Press both buttons simultaneously. If you press the Volume Down button before you press the Power button, the volume bar may appear in the screenshot. It's possible to take landscape or portrait Kindle Fire screenshots. However, Amazon tablets have a built-in feature that prevents you from taking screenshots of videos, so you can't capture stills from Netflix or Hulu. How to Find Screenshots Taken on Kindle FireTo access your screenshot:
How to Transfer Kindle Fire Screenshots to a PCTo transfer Kindle Fire screenshots to a Windows PC:
How to Transfer Kindle Fire Screenshots to a MacIf you have a Mac, download the free Android File Transfer app to transfer files from Kindle Fire to your computer. To transfer Kindle Fire screenshots to a Mac:
Alternatively, if you uploaded pictures to the cloud, download them from your Amazon Cloud drive. How to Share Screenshots Taken on a Kindle FireTo share your screenshots through email or social media:
When you email a photo from Kindle Fire, the photo is sent as an attachment. The recipient must download the file before they can view it. How to Share Kindle Fire Screenshots in a Text MessageIt's possible to send Kindle Fire screenshots in a text message using an app like Tablet Talk, TextMe, or Skype. These apps sync your tablet with a smartphone so that you can send and receive text messages from your Kindle Fire. Unless your device supports 4G, you'll need a Wi-Fi connection to text from your tablet. Keep in mind your phone provider's texting charges will apply. Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe |