If you’re using Venmo in your daily transactions and have a unique bookkeeping method that relies on screenshots, sometimes you just need to take a screenshot of the platform as proof that the payment went through.
Whatever the reason, the question remains the same – how to Screenshot Venmo.
To screenshot Venmo on an android phone, press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time to take a screenshot. If you use an iPhone, press the Side and Volume Up buttons at the same time. To take a Venmo screenshot on a computer, use the Snipping tool on Windows (Snip & Sketch), or Shift-Command-5 on a Mac.
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Screenshotting Venmo
Screenshotting Venmo or anything else depends on the device you will be using and not the app itself. There are some common ways to take a screenshot, but if none work for you, visit the device’s official website to find out how to take a screenshot.
How to Screenshot Venmo on an Android Phone
There are more than 1,300 brands of Android manufacturers with more than 24,000 different android devices. Depending on the Android phone you own, you can Screenshot a Venmo app by pressing the Power button and Volume Down at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, the alternative is pressing and holding down the Power button and selecting the Screenshot feature. Some Android devices let you take a screenshot by pulling down the menu from the top and pressing the Screenshot button (you might have to swipe right to find it). If none of these ways work, it would be best to visit the phone manufacturer’s website.
How to Screenshot Venmo on an iPhone
Open the Venmo app and get to the screen you want to screenshot. If you have newer iPhones with Face ID, press the Side button and the Volume Up button at the same time and quickly release them.
If you have an older iPhone model with Touch ID (Home button on the bottom of the screen), press the Side button together with the Home button and release them quickly. Lastly, if your iPhone has a Top button, press it together with the Home button and release it quickly to screenshot Venmo or any other app.
How to Screenshot Venmo on a Windows Computer
There are several ways to take a screenshot on a Windows computer:
- One of the simplest ways is to press the Win key and PrtScn on the upper right side of your keyboard. This will take a screenshot of an entire screen which you can then paste to apps and programs that support image pasting.
- Another way is to open a Snip & Sketch app (also known as The Snipping Tool). Press the Start button and begin typing the app name to open it, or launch it by pressing the Windows key + Shift + S. The menu will let you choose between taking a rectangular, free form, full-screen capture, or just a screenshot of the current window.
- Launch a Game Bar by pressing the Windows key + G. If nothing shows up, make sure you’ve enabled the Game Bar in the computer settings. To take a screenshot, press the camera button.
How to Screenshot Venmo on a Mac Computer
If you’re not sure how to take a Venmo screenshot on Mac, keyboard shortcuts are the fastest option. Do the following:
- Open Venmo on your Mac and press Shift + Command + 3. This will grab a screenshot of an entire screen.
- Shift + Command + 4 lets you highlight a part of the screen you wish to screenshot.
- Shift + Command + 5 opens up an entire screenshot menu where you can take and edit your screenshots.
- If your Mac has a touch bar, Shift + Command + 6 will take a shot of it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Venmo
You would be surprised by how many questions people have about Venmo, so here’s a list of the most frequent ones below.
Can Someone See if You Screenshotted Their Payment on Venmo?
You can rest easy – If you’re on the Venmo app and want to take a screenshot of somebody’s payment, the person will not see that you have screenshotted it. Your privacy will be protected when you’re taking screenshots on your device.
Does Venmo Send Notifications When You Screenshot a Payment?
Unlike LinkedIn, Venmo doesn’t send a notification to the person whose payment you’re screenshotting, so screenshot away. That’s a relief! However, that also means you won’t know who’s looking at your Venmo profile.
How to Make Venmo Transactions Private?
In case you didn’t know, your Venmo transactions can be public or public for your friends on the app.
That basically means that the world (or at least your friends) can see all the payments you’ve made so far. If this makes you uneasy and you want to keep this information private, go to Venmo’s settings and select who can see your future transactions under Privacy options.
You can also protect yourself and make all past transactions private.
How to Send a Screenshot to Venmo Customer Support?
If you have an open support ticket and Venmo customer service asks for additional information, you can send them the attachment in an email. Just email them at [email protected] with your ticket number in the email subject line.
How to Scan the Received Venmo QR Code From a Screenshot Image
So, you’ve received a Venmo QR code and want to view it on your phone. There’s an easier way than using a second device to scan it, or emailing it to yourself as an image and then scanning it. Just install a Google app on your phone and open it. There will be a colorful camera icon in the search bar that presents the Google Lens. From there, when selecting Google Lens, you can load the image from your phone’s gallery, and it will read the scan results.
That’s All There Is to Know About Screenshotting Venmo
That was everything you needed to know about taking screenshots on Venmo. If you want to limit who can see your transactions on the platform, make sure to change your privacy settings and keep all the screenshots in a safe location.
