Screenshot X - Screen Capture

What it does

Screenshot X - Screen Capture is a Photography utility for taking screenshots without relying only on the phone’s hardware button combination. It provides a floating on-screen control that can be moved to a convenient spot, then used to capture what is displayed. It suits people who take screenshots often, find button combinations awkward, or want a capture control that is easy to reach on a large phone.

How it fits into a workflow

The app is focused on capture rather than image editing. Its floating control is intended to stay available while you use other apps, and captures can be shared through Android’s available sharing options. The app also keeps screenshots in a separate folder, which can help distinguish them from camera photos. A persistent control may cover parts of the screen, so its position matters when using apps with tightly packed controls.

Device considerations

A floating control requires the app to display an overlay on top of other apps, so expect to grant the relevant Android permission and complete any capture setup the app requests. As with other screenshot tools, what can be captured may depend on Android’s rules and on restrictions imposed by the app currently on screen. The provided listing details do not specify a storage footprint or battery impact, so those should not be assumed.

Audience and standing

For occasional screenshots, Android’s built-in button shortcut is usually the simpler option and needs no separate floating control. Screenshot X is more relevant when that shortcut is inconvenient or when a dedicated capture trigger is useful. It has a 4.39 rating from about 75,000 ratings and more than 1 million installs, indicating substantial use, though those figures do not establish how well it will suit a particular device. TarrySoft is the listed developer.