IOS – Creating screenshots of iOS devices from OSX without Xcode

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Is there a way to create screenshots of iOS devices from OSX without using Xcode? I am looking for a fast way to do that.

I know 2 methods:

  1. Using Xcode
  2. Taking a screenshot on the device and sharing it using message/mail whatever

but both these methods are cumbersome and slow. I want to be able to create those screenhots fast.

Any suggestions?

Best Answer

The quickest way that i've found is just using the iOS Simulator and then Command ⌘+S, which takes screenshots really quickly.

If you don't want to open Xcode to open the iOS Simulator, here's a useful answer telling you how to open the iOS Simulator directly or create a shortcut (or even from Terminal): https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10379622/how-to-run-iphone-emulator-without-starting-xcode